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 want to hear about your community service! Send us a note if you'd like to share your volunteer work.
2015 Fellow Sergio F. Oehninger recently published three articles on Law360 concerning insurance coverage from the corporate policyholder’s perspective. The articles concern (1) insurance for FIFA-related bribery and kickback investigations (see link), (2) insurers’ duty to defend in Florida (see link), and (3) a recent Pennsylvania Supreme Court opinion confirming that employer liability exclusions do not bar coverage for additional insured (see link).
2014 Fellow Joseph Hanna was named 2015 Lawyer of the Year by the Bar Association of Erie County. Read more about his honor here.
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.
LEADERSHIP LUNCHES
LEADERSHIP LUNCH - Washington, DC: July 28, 2015
Registration is now open for Fellows to attend the Washington, D.C., Leadership Lunch on July 28, 2015. The lunch will be hosted by Ian Graham, Senior Vice President and General Counsel of BAE Systems, Inc., and Les Bookoff, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Bookoff McAndrews PLLC. Please email Stephanie Uzel at suzel@lcldnet.com to register. Fellows will be registered on a first-come, first-served basis (with 2015 Fellows having priority).
FELLOWS EVENTS
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.
OHIO FELLOWS GRADUATION HAPPY HOUR - Cincinnati, OH: July 22, 2015
Join Ohio Fellows in Cincinnati for a graduation happy hour at 5 p.m. on July 22 at Igby's. Please RSVP to 2014 Fellow Amy Ahn Roll at ahnroll.ai@pg.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.
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
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.
CREATING PATHWAYS TO DIVERSITY CONFERENCE - Washington, DC: June 29, 2015
The Minority Corporate Counsel Association's Pathways Conference offers practical development tools and resources for individual lawyers and organizations. If you are attending and would like to meet up with other Fellows, contact 2013 Fellow Jason DeJonker at JDeJonker@seyfarth.com or 2013 Fellow Christophe Mosby at christophe.mosby@hp.com.
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.
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Franchise Litigation Associate: Gray Plant Mooty - Minneapolis, MN
Click here for the full job description. Questions and applications can be sent to:
Angie Roell, Legal Recruiting & Professional Development Coordinator
angie.roell@gpmlaw.com
Gray Plant Mooty
500 IDS Center
80 South Eighth Street
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Patent Associate/Agent-Chemical/Materials Technologies: 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
Vice President, Associate Counsel (Advisory): LPL Financial - Charlotte, NC or San Diego, CA
Click here for the full job description. Inquiries about the position can be directed to Ryan Kelley, Executive Recruiter, at ryan.d.kelley@lpl.com or (858) 909-7294.
Vice President, Associate Counsel (Brokerage): LPL Financial - Charlotte, NC or San Diego, CA
Click here for the full job description. Inquiries about the position can be directed to Ryan Kelley, Executive Recruiter, at ryan.d.kelley@lpl.com or (858) 909-7294.
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.
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.
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.
Employee Benefits 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.
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
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 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday will be posted in the Fellows Weekly Announcements released on the following Tuesday.
