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?
We are now highlighting special events in the lives of our Fellows and their families. Scroll down to see more!
2015 Fellow Larry Chattoo was selected as Co-Chair of Bank of America's Pro Bono Committee. He will also serve as the Mid-Atlantic Regional Chair.
2015 Fellow Mark Kressel was named a 2015 Southern California Rising Star by Super Lawyers magazine.
2013 Fellow Ebonee Lewis is now Senior Counsel - Employment in the Law Group at Becton, Dickinson and Company.
2011 Fellow Meshach Rhoades was selected to receive the University of Colorado's 2015 Kalpana Chawla Oustanding Recent Graduate Award. Read more about her honor here.
Thanks to all the Fellows who made it to New Orleans for the Fourth Annual Alumni Conference. Visit our Facebook photo gallery to see a few photos Fellows shared.
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.
FOURTH ANNUAL FELLOWS ALUMNI CONFERENCE SPONSORS
After a very successful Fourth Annual LCLD Fellows Alumni Conference this past weekend, we would again like to thank the sponsors who made the event possible.
Platinum
- Kaye Scholer
Gold
- Dentons
Silver
- Bowman & Brooke LLP
- Hanson & Bridgett LLP
- Hunton & Williams LLP
- McGlinchey Stafford LLP
- O'Melveny & Myers LLP
- Special Counsel
Bronze
- Linklaters
- Sidley Austin LLP
- Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP
- Sullivan & Worcester LLP
- Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young LLP
Supporting
- Baker, Sterchi, Cowden & Rice LLC
- Carlton Fields Jorden Burt LLP
- Lane Powell PC
- Littler Mendelson P.C.
FELLOWS EVENTS
BAY AREA FELLOWS HAPPY HOUR - San Francisco, CA: June 18, 2015
2015 Fellows in the Bay Area have planned a happy hour on June 18 at 5:30 p.m. at Water Bar at 399 Embarcadero, SF. All Fellows are welcome. Please contact Monica Patel at patelmo@us.ibm.com with questions.
2015 FELLOWS MONTHLY CALL & ACCOUNTABILITY PARTNER QUESTION: June 25, 2015, at 4 p.m.
On June 25th at 4 p.m. EST, Fellows will have the opportunity to speak with Kathleen Brady. The teleconference numbers is 1-877-294-8214, and the access code is 7717602.
In March, Kathleen walked the Fellows through the Highlands Ability Battery test, which is a useful tool for identifying both strengths and weaknesses. Click here to access her presentation materials.
Connect with your accountability partner to discuss the most surprising finding from your report and what it means for your career and leadership aspirations.
LOS ANGELES AREA FELLOWS HAPPY HOUR - Los Angeles, CA: June 30, 2015
Join the Los Angeles Fellows in Los Angeles for a pool side happy hour on June 30 at 5:00 p.m. at Hotel Figueroa at 939 South Figueroa Street. All Fellows and Fellows Alumni are welcome. Please RSVP to Gabriel Olivia at goliva@jenner.com.
MINNEAPOLIS FELLOWS GRADUATION HAPPY HOUR: Minneapolis, MN: July 23, 2015
Join Minnesota Fellows for a graduation happy hour on July 23 at Cowboy Jack's at 126 5th Street North, Minneapolis, MN. Contact 2013 Fellow Christopher Fowlkes at Christopher.Fowlkes@bowmanandbrooke.com with questions.
REGISTER NOW TO BE A MENTOR 2015-2016
The LCLD Success in Law School Mentoring Program is kicking off for the 2015-2016 school year, and it's time to register to mentor a 1L student this fall. Please share this information with any interested colleagues as well. Click here to register.
COMPASS CONVERSATIONS
LCLD is looking for Fellows to participate in Compass Conversations for the LCLD Pathfinder Pilot Program. These small group gatherings will focus on Fellows' personal experiences and professional development advice, and provide a meaningful opportunity for Pathfinders to network with emerging leaders in the profession. Please contact Lori Lorenzo at llorenzo@lcldnet.com if you are interested in participating.
Law firm Fellows are needed in the following cities:
- Chicago, IL
- New York, NY
- Oakland / San Francisco, CA
- Las Vegas, NV
- Boston, MA
- New Orleans, LA
In-house Fellows are needed in Cincinnati, Ohio.
EVENTS OF INTEREST
BUNKERS IN BAGHDAD 6TH ANNUAL BENEFIT - Chicago, IL: June 18, 2015
The 6th Annual Benefit for Bunkers in Baghdad will be Thursday, June 18, from 5:30-8 p.m. at Tavern at the Park, 130 E. Randolph St., Chicago, IL. Click here for more information and to RSVP.
Any Fellows who are attending the Chart Your Own Course Family Gathering in July, please contact Yvette Gatling at YGatling@littler.com if you would like to meet while in Martha’s Vineyard.
THE STATE OF DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION IN THE LEGAL PROFESSION - Charlotte, NC, Houston, TX, and Dallas, TX - June 22, 24, and 25, 2015
The Institute on Inclusion in the Legal Profession is hosting three upcoming events on diversity in the legal profession. The North Carolina event will cover topics like the decline of African-American partners and career considerations for LGBT lawyers. The Texas events will cover topics like "invisible" associates and lawyers in a non-native language. For the Charlotte event, click here; for the Houston event, click here; for the Dallas event, click here.
LAVENDER LAW CALL FOR SPEAKERS - Chicago, IL: August 7, 2015
Are you planning to attend the 2015 Lavender Law Conference and Career Fair? Would you like to speak to students to provide tips for success? The National LGBT Bar Association currently needs three additional speakers for a panel entitled "Career Services and Job Strategies for Law Students," which will take place on Friday, Aug. 7, 2015, from 9-10:30 a.m. at the Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile. Panelists will also be required to participate in one planning call in advance of the session. Please email Lori Lorenzo at llorenzeo@lcldnet.com with questions or to express your interest.
FELLOWS FAMILIES
Best wishes to 2011 Fellow John Cu, who recently got married in Napa Valley. John is pictured here with 2011 Fellow Kamran Khan and their wives.
Double congratulations go out to 2015 Fellow Timothy Kincaid, whose wife gave birth to twins Marlowe Jane and Roman Jones on June 6.
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Local Staff Attorney: American Bar Association Rule of Law Initiative - Gaziantep, Turkey
Click here for the full job description. Questions about the position can be directed to abaroli.gaziantep@gmail.com.
Litigation Associate: Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC - New York, NY
Click here for the full job description, and click here to apply. Questions about the position can be directed to:
Donna J. Nolan
Manager of Attorney Recruiting
Two Liberty Place
50 S. 16th Street, Suite 3200
Philadelphia, PA 19102-2555
donna.nolan@bipc.com
Deputy Compliance Officer: Cigna Corporation - Hartford, CT
Click here for the full job description. Interested candidates should contact Ron Ciardiello at rciardiello@mlaglobal.com.
Litigation Associate: Frost Brown Todd LLC - Charleston, WV
Click here for a full job description. Please use the "self-apply" feature on the website to submit your application.
Corporate Patent Counsel: Harley-Davidson Product Development Center - Wauwatosa, WI
Click here for a full job description. Contact Derek Haugen at derek.haugen@harley-davidson.com with questions about the position.
IP Patent Attorney, Litigation Attorney, Business Attorney: Ice Miller LLP - Multiple offices
Click here for job descriptions and to apply online. Questions about the position can be directed to:
Camille Wiggins
Director of Legal Personnel and Diversity
One American Square, Suite 2900
Indianapolis, IN 46282
(317) 221-2815
Camille.Wiggins@icemiller.com
Labor and Employment Litigation Associate: Lane Powell PC - Portland, OR
Click here for the full job description. Questions about the position can be directed to June Clark, Recruiting Coordinator, at clarkj@lanepowell.com.
Corporate/M&A Partner: Lane Powell PC - Portland, OR
Click here for the full job description. Questions about the position can be directed to June Clark, Recruiting Coordinator, at clarkj@lanepowell.com.
Patent Associate/Agent - Mechanical: Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC - Alexandria, VA
Click here for the full job description. Questions about the position can be directed to:
Donna J. Nolan
Manager of Attorney Recruiting
Two Liberty Place
50 S. 16th Street, Suite 3200
Philadelphia, PA 19102-2555
donna.nolan@bipc.com
Staff Counsel: United Neighborhood Organization of Chicago - Chicago, IL
Click here for the full job description. Questions about the position can be sent to Solskin Gomez-Krogh at sgomezkrogh@uno-online.org and Kira Tchang at ktchang@uno-online.org.
IP Staff Attorney: Hunton & Williams LLP - Richmond, VA or Atlanta, GA
Click here for the full job description. Please visit https://www.huntoncareers.com/ to apply. Questions about the position can be directed to Carolyn Holman, Senior Administrator of Lawyer Recruiting and Development, at cholman@hunton.com.
Labor and Employment Attorney: 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.
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
Click here for the full job description. Please use the "self-apply" feature on the website to submit your application.
Real Estate 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.
POSTING OF JOB OPPORTUNITIES IN THE FELLOWS WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS
To post a job opportunity, please send the following information to Caitlin Puffenberger at cpuffenberger@lcldnet.com and Stephanie Uzel at suzel@lcldnet.com:
1. Title and location of the position
2. Contact information of individual to contact with additional questions about the position
3. PDF of the job description
Job Opportunities will remain in the Fellows Weekly Announcements for four consecutive weeks and then be removed (unless otherwise requested). There is no cost for posting. Opportunities received in accordance with the policy prior to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday will be posted in the Fellows Weekly Announcements released on the following Tuesday.
