Demystifying the Law School Transition to Legal Practice

Please join us for an important discussion co-hosted by the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity, KPMG, and Blank Rome. Our hybrid event will occur in Blank Rome’s New York City and Washington D.C. offices, and be moderated by Dominique Casimir, a partner in Blank Rome’s Government Contracts group, and Samir Ahuja, a partner in Blank Rome’s Finance, Restructuring, and Bankruptcy group, as well as our 2023 LCLD Fellow, this panel will discuss their respective paths taken through law school and transition to practicing Big Law or in-house for corporate legal departments and the skills needed to advance in their careers. Hear our panelists offer their unique perspectives–as law firm attorneys and in-house attorneys–on why it is so critical for attorneys to create strong personal and professional networks, how to create meaningful connections, and maintain those relationships throughout their careers.

Reception with light appetizers and drinks to follow.

Wednesday, January 25, 2023

5:00-7:00 p.m. EST

In-Person Locations:
New York location: 1271 6th Ave, New York, NY 10020
Washington D.C. Location: 1825 | St NW, Washington, DC 20006

Virtual Option
Stay tuned for more details with Zoom link in an invitation to follow.

Please RSVP to Evan Richard

Panel Participants (New York Location)

Samir Ahuja, Partner, Blank Rome LLP

Diana Eng, Partner, Blank Rome LLP

David Moreno, Partner, Blank Rome LLP

James Austin, Assistant General Counsel, KPMG

Stephanie Parker, Assistant General Counsel, KPMG

Panel Participants (Washington D.C. Location)

Dominique Casimir, Partner, Blank Rome LLP

Saminaz Akhter, Partner, Blank Rome LLP 

Brett Snyder, Partner, Blank Rome LLP

Fiona Philip, Principal & Associate General Counsel, KPMG 

Cory Myers, Assistant General Counsel, KPMG