WELCOME TO THE FELLOWS WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Email announcements are sent to Fellows every Tuesday afternoon and feature program news and information, professional opportunities, and alerts of upcoming events to help you get the most out of your participation in the LCLD Fellows Program. These announcements will be archived on the website.
Questions? Please email Stephanie Uzel.
Please note: Leadership Lunches and Learning Experiences will be publicized via the Fellows Weekly Announcements. 2014 Fellows will be given priority to attend lunches, with any open spaces available for 2011, 2012 and 2013 Fellows. Capacity is limited, so be sure to read your Fellows announcements each week! If you have any questions, contact Stephanie (right).
ANNOUNCEMENTS
2014 Fellow Michael Watson was recently selected for the GE African American Forum's "Future Leaders Program" and nominated for the GE African American Forum's ICON Award for Legal & Compliance.
2013 Fellow Christophe Mosby was recently elected to the Board of Directors for StreetLaw, Inc., a nonprofit organization that creates classroom and community programs that teach people about law, democracy, and human rights worldwide.
ALTRIA GROUP LEARNING EXPERIENCE - October 15th & 16th
There are a few spots available for the upcoming Fellows Learning Experience at Altria Group in Richmond, VA on Wednesday, October 15th and Thursday, October 16th. Registration is based on a first-come, first-serve RSVP response with priority for the 2014 Fellows. If you're interested in attending, please e-mail Stephanie Uzel as soon as possible. Information including the agenda, hotel information, welcome dinner details, and transportation will be sent out under separate email for those Fellows attending the event.
STAY CONNECTED . . .
with all Fellows by adding the Fellows Directory to your phone. It works like an app to allow you to find Fellows whenever you need them and wherever you go. Please click here for iPhone instructions and here for Android instructions.
THE FEW, THE PROUD, THE FELLOWS ALUMNI REGIONAL COMMITTEE
The Fellows Alumni Regional Committee is seeking fun-loving, social Fellows Alumni to help spread the love, keep the faith and plan events so that Fellows all over the country can stay connected throughout the year. The Committee welcomes new members, especially Fellows Alumni in California, New York, Texas and the Northeast. If you like to eat and drink and are interested in keeping the Fellows network strong, please contact Paula Aguila at paguila@riveromestre.com for more information about the Regional Committee.
FELLOWS EVENTS
The Minnesota Fellows will be meeting for happy hour on Tuesday, October 7th beginning at 4:30 p.m. at Pracna in St. Anthony Main in Minneapolis. Please RSVP to 2013 Fellow Caryn Boisen at cboisen@larsonking.com if you are able to make it.
DIVERSITY EVENTS OF INTEREST
Please contact 2011 Fellow John Park at john.park@wallerlaw.com if you plan to attend the NAPABA convention in Scottsdale, Arizona on November 6th-9th. He can give you information about a Fellows reception.
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Fisher & Phillips LLP, one of the largest labor and employment law firms in the country, has several open positions. To view available opportunities and apply online, please visit http://www.laborlawyers.com/Open-Positions.
Frost Brown Todd LLC, one of the largest regional law firms in the Midwest and one of the 150 largest law firms in the United States, seeks a staff attorney to support its CMBS Lending and Servicing Practice Group in its Louisville, Kentucky office. Experience in commercial real estate finance is a plus, but is not required. Applicants must be licensed to practice law in Kentucky and have a strong academic record and excellent written and oral communication skills. Applicants must be currently legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis, and the firm will not sponsor applicants for the following work visas: H-1B, TN, or green card. Please visit the web page and use the “self-apply” feature at http://www.frostbrowntodd.com/careers-openings-attorneys.html to submit your application. Frost Brown Todd LLC is an equal opportunity employer.
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. is currently seeking to fill a position for a Real Estate Assistant/Associate General Counsel. Please click here for details.
Littler Mendelson P.C. is looking for the best and brightest to join its ever-growing and thriving team. For more information about specific associate openings, please visit the Careers section of its website: http://www.littler.com/careers.
Exelon is currently seeking an Energy Regulatory attorney to support its competitive businesses in Baltimore. Please click here for details.
Exelon is also seeking to fill an Assistant General Counsel - Litigation position in Chicago, Illinois. Please click here for more information.
Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP is seeking to fill the following positions. Interested candidates should send cover letter, resume and a copy of law school transcripts to: Nicole Morden, Attorney Recruiting Manager, Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP, 525 W. Monroe Street, Chicago, IL 60661. Her fax number is (312) 577-4572 and her e-mail address is nicole.morden@kattenlaw.com.
(1) A Corporate Associate with three to four years of relevant law firm experience to join its Corporate Department and work in the Chicago office. Excellent academic credentials, work references and a Illinois bar license are required. Candidates must have well-rounded corporate experience, including M&A and Private Equity experience. Some securities experience is a plus.
(2) A Financial Services Associate with two years of relevant law firm experience to join its Financial Services Department and work in the Chicago office. Excellent academic credentials, work references and a Illinois bar license are required. Candidates must also have experience in one or more of the following areas: broker dealer, commodities, futures, hedge funds and/or private equity funds.
(3) A Health Care Associate with three to five years of experience to join its Health Care Practice and work in the Chicago office. Health care transactional experience and knowledge of Stark Act, Anti-Kickback Statute and similar regulatory parameters is essential.
