4/14/15 Fellows Weekly | News | Leadership Council on Legal Diversity

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.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Did You Know?
You can browse the LCLD Video Library for information and inspiration.

2015 Fellow Clyde Tinnen is now a partner at Withers Bergman LLP.

2013 Fellow Eboneé Lewis was a panelist for a discussion titled, “Knowing Our Worth: Ways to Frame and Reclaim the Promise of Equality.” The discussion was part of the programmatic work of the Supreme Court of New Jersey Committee on Women in the Courts, and held at Seton Hall Law School on March 23, 2015.

A pair of Prada glasses was left at the Fellows Meeting in New Orleans. If they belong to you, please let us know!

COMMUNITY SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS

We would love to hear more from you about your volunteer activities in your community. Please send a summary of your efforts to 2012 Fellow Jin Liu at jliu@cfjblaw.com and Stephanie Uzel at suzel@lcldnet.com.

FELLOWS EVENTS

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE LEARNING EXPERIENCE - Washington, D.C.: April 26-27, 2015

On April 27, 2015, LCLD Fellows have the unique opportunity to go behind the scenes at the Department of Justice in Washington, D.C. As the world’s largest office, employing more than 10,000 attorneys, the DOJ has strong leaders at all levels of the organization, and Fellows will have the chance to hear personal stories of setback and success. Fellows will eat lunch with representatives from the Department’s Law Enforcement, Litigation, and Administration of Justice practices and engage in interactive sessions modeled after several of the Department’s distinctive diversity and inclusion programs. If you are interested in attending, please contact Stephanie Uzel at suzel@lcldnet.com as soon as possible.

LEADERSHIP LUNCH - Columbus, OH: May 15, 2015

Registration is now open for the May 15 Columbus Leadership Lunch hosted by Patricia Hatler, Executive Vice President and Chief Legal and Governance Officer, Nationwide Mutual Insurance, and Kurtis Tunnell, Managing Partner of Bricker & Eckler LLP. Please email Stephanie Uzel at suzel@lcldnet.com to register.

LEADERSHIP LUNCH - Jacksonville, FL: April 29, 2015

Registration is now open for the April 29 Leadership Lunch in Jacksonville, FL, hosted by Charles Joseph, General Counsel of Florida Blue, and Karen Walker, member of Holland & Knight's Management Committee and Executive Partner of the Tallahassee office. To register for this event, please email Stephanie Uzel.

REGISTER FOR THE FOURTH ANNUAL FELLOWS ALUMNI CONFERENCE

The Fourth Annual LCLD Fellows Alumni Conference will be held Thursday, June 11, through Sunday, June 14, 2015, at the Hotel Monteleone in New Orleans, Louisiana. Click here to register and click here to view the full agenda!

Registration Fees - Law Firm Fellows:

$200 Regular Registration: Feb. 1 - April 30, 2015

$250 Late Registration: May 1 - June 1, 2015

Registration Fee - Corporate Fellows:

$150 Regular Registration: Open through June 1, 2015

Registration fees have been implemented to help cover increased conference expenses including speaker fees, one group dinner, and the growing number of Fellows Alumni.

You may reserve your hotel room at the Hotel Monteleone through a link in the registration website or by clicking here. Please reserve your room by Thursday, May 14, 2015, to get LCLD's discounted group rate of $229 plus taxes per night.

If you have questions, please contact Courtney Nolde.

2015 FELLOWS MONTHLY CALL & ACCOUNTABILITY PARTNER QUESTION: April 22, 2015, at 4 p.m.

On April 22 at 4 p.m. EST, Fellows will have the opportunity to speak with John Mitchell. The teleconference numbers is 1-877-294-8214, and the access code is 7717602. John shared coaching techniques that allow us to work with others to help them discover and develop their own interests and areas of improvement. Click here to access his presentation materials.

Please plan to connect with your accountability partner to revisit the following question from your first accountability partner exercise in New Orleans: What are your goals for the Fellowship year? Using coaching techniques, help your accountability partner set concrete milestones for reaching those goals.

2015 ROUNDTABLE SERIES

It’s your turn to participate in one of the Regional Roundtables listed below. Participation will be limited to about eight Fellows to ensure an intimate discussion.

Washington, D.C.: Date TBD. Roundtable with Brian Brooks, Executive VP, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary of Fannie Mae and Andy Sandler, Chairman and Executive Partner of Buckley Sandler. The topic is, "Diversity in the Financial Services Industry." Contact Anna Tilton at anna_e_tilton@fanniemae.com for more information.

Be on the lookout for future announcements about roundtables in the following cities:

Los Angeles
San Francisco
Houston
Philadelphia
Atlanta
Indianapolis

If you are interested in organizing a roundtable in your city, please contact Paula Aguila at paguila@riveromestre.com.

1L SCHOLARS SUMMIT: ATTORNEY OPPORTUNITY

LCLD is looking for attorneys to help conduct mock interviews at the 2015 1L Scholars Summit in Dallas on May 28. Click here for more information, and contact Louise Bald if you would like to participate.

EVENTS OF INTEREST

LAW AFTER LAW SCHOOL: HOW TO TRANSLATE YOUR LAW DEGREE INTO PROFESSIONAL SUCCESS - Houston, TX: April 22, 2015, 5:30 p.m.

A group of LCLD-affiliated lawyers will hold a panel on life after law school for participants in the Success in Law School Mentoring Program at Vinson & Elkins' Houston Office on April 22, 2015, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Click here for more information. Please RSVP by April 20 to Jing Jin at jjin@velaw.com or 713-758-2934.

20TH ANNIVERSARY NATIONAL EMPLOYMENT LAW COUNCIL CONFERENCE - Chicago, IL: April 22-24, 2015

The NELC is hosting its annual conference and celebrating its 20th Anniversary at the Ritz-Carton hotel in Chicago, IL, April 22-24, 2015. The deadline to register is April 8, 2015. For more information on how to register, click here. Contact 2015 Fellow Tope Yusuf at temitope.yusuf@arentfox.com if you are planning to attend.

VETERANS' LEGAL CAREER FAIR - Washington, DC: May 1-2, 2015

On May 1-2, 2015, the nation's first-ever Veterans' Legal Career Fair will take place at the Marriott Metro Center in Washington, D.C. This unique two-day event will match employers seeking to hire experienced lawyers with lawyers who have served in the U.S. military or are transitioning out of military service. Click here for details or if your firm would to participate in or sponsor the career fair.

2015 GLOBAL LABOR & EMPLOYMENT LAW SYMPOSIUM – Chicago, IL: May 7-8, 2015

Join FordHarrison and Ius Laboris labor and employment law firms from around the world for a comprehensive program on the impacts of global HR law on your business. Representatives from more than 40 countries will be on hand to discuss global developments in key areas, including: foreign corrupt practices, data privacy, global mobility, non-competition, and the airline industry and RLA. For more information, please visit: www.fordharrison.com/2015globalsymposium.

SHE'S GOT GAME: A DISCUSSION WITH FOUR INFLUENTIAL LEADERS IN THE SPORTS INDUSTRY - Washington, D.C.: May 11, 2015

Arent Fox LLP will host a lunchtime panel discussion that features four of the most powerful women in professional and Olympic sports on May 11 from 12-2 p.m. Michele A. Roberts, executive director of the National Basketball Players Association, Cynthia Hogan, senior vice president of public policy and government affairs for the National Football League, Lucy J. Calautti, senior advisor at Baker & Hostetler and counsel to Major League Baseball, and Maidie E. Oliveau, counsel at Arent Fox LLP, will talk about how they have found success in a male dominated industry. To RSVP, contact Eran Swartz at Eran.Swartz@arentfox.com.

NEW YORK CITY BAR ASSOCIATION DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION CELEBRATION AND CLE - New York, NY: June 8 & 11, 2015

The New York City Bar Association is hosting its first Diversity and Inclusion CLE on Monday, June 8, featuring the Managing Partners Forum & General Counsels Forum, workshops on retention and sponsorship presentations by Verna Myers, Ritu Bhasin, and Kenji Yoshino, and more. On June 11, they are also hosting a Diversity and Inclusion Celebration Dinner. Click here for more information.

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Corporate Associate: Frost Brown Todd LLC - Louisville, KY

Click here for the full job description. Please use the "self-apply" feature on the website to submit your application.

Insurance Regulatory Staff Attorney: Frost Brown Todd LLC - Lexington, KY

Click here for the full job description. Please use the "self-apply" feature on the website to submit your application.

Tax Associate: Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC - Washington, D.C.

Click here for the full job description. To apply for the position, use this LawCruit listing. Contact Donna J. Nolan, Manager of Legal Recruiting, at donna.nolan@bipc.com with any questions.

Executive Director: Community Legal Services of Philadelphia - Philadelphia, PA

Click here for the full job description. To apply for the position, click here. Direct questions to Lauren Dow at 215-981-3744 or ldow@clsphila.org.

Vice President, Corporate Counsel: Prudential - Newwark, NJ

Click here for the full job description. Direct any questions to Bridget Asplund, Senior Staff Specialist, at bridget.asplund@prudential.com or (973) 367-2059.

Bankruptcy Attorney: Frost Brown Todd LLC - Multiple offices

Click here for the full job description. Please use the "self-apply" feature on the website to submit your application.

Lending Associate: Frost Brown Todd LLC - Louisville, KY

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Real Estate Associate: Frost Brown Todd LLC - Louisville, KY

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Attorney, Fixed Income – Repo and Securities Lending: Bank of America - New York, NY