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Charting Your Legal Future Part 2

  • Nutter McClennen & Fish LLP 155 Seaport Boulevard Boston, MA, 02210 United States (map)

Join the BLG for part two of its Charting Your Legal Future Series, focused on demystifying different private practice settings. Through a conversation moderated by BLG Executive Director Tracey West, and panelists from BLG member firms, the program will provide participating law students of color with critical information about private practice settings to better prepare them to determine what kind of workplace setting may be one in which they succeed and thrive.

The event will illuminate the different opportunities for those looking to work at a firm whose largest or primary office is in Boston, as well as at a mid-sized firms. The panel will be followed by a networking hour with a reception. Future programs in the series will cover working in-house and in the public sector.

Students should be prepared to ask questions, network, and hear advice on different career paths.

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Topics discussed

  • What questions to ask to help you determine if an office is a good fit for you.

  • Opportunities and resources for professional development in offices of different sizes.

  • How different firms distribute work assignments.

  • Practical advice and strategies for applicants to consider when applying for jobs.

Additional panelists will be added as they are confirmed. This panel is taking place in-person only at Nutter and will not be recorded.

Speakers:

Cassandra Prince - Nutter

Thuy-Dien Bui - Goulston & Storrs

Jameel Moore - Anderson & Krieger

Keval Kapadia - Todd & Weld

Yana Zheng - Rich May

Selin Altintas - Riemer & Braunstein

Stephanie Klinkenberg-Ramirez - Choate, Hall & Stewart

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