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 now share links to your LinkedIn and Twitter profiles by clicking "Update this Profile" on your Fellows Directory page.
2015 Fellow Kevin Gooch was named to the 2015 class of "On the Rise" lawyers by The Daily Report. Read more about his honor here.
2014 Fellow Fentrice Driskell was named a 2015 Leader in Law at the Florida Bar's annual convention. She was also elected President of the George Edgecomb Bar Association for the 2015-16 bar year.
2011 Fellow Julie Simone Sneed is now a U.S. Magistrate Judge for the Middle District Court of Florida. Read more 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.
FELLOWS ALUMNI SURVEY: LAST CHANCE TO WIN!
Feedback from all Fellows Alumni is crucial to improving the Fellows Program and providing further services for Alumni. Those Fellows who complete the survey before tomorrow, July 15, will be eligible for the following prizes:
- One $100 Amazon gift card
- Three free registrations to the Fifth Annual LCLD Fellows Alumni Conference (2016)
- One seat at a 2016 Learning Experience of your choice
All Fellows Alumni should have received two emails about completing this year's survey. If you have not received the survey email, contact Caitlin Puffenberger at cpuffenberger@lcldnet.com. Click here to see the results of last year's survey.
FELLOWS EVENTS
2015 FELLOWS MONTHLY CALL & ACCOUNTABILITY PARTNER QUESTION: July 23, 2015 at 4 p.m.
On July 23 at 4 p.m. EST, Fellows will have the opportunity to speak with Ritu Bhasin. The teleconference number is 1-877-294-8214, and the access code is 7717602.
In March, Ritu presented a list of lenses through which we may see the world and through which others may see us. Click here to access her presentation materials.
Connect with your accountability partner to discuss the lens you use most often and how it impacts the way you interact with others. Also discuss the lens through which you think people see you and how you think it impacts your relationships with others.
DALLAS FELLOWS GRADUATION HAPPY HOUR - Dallas, TX: July 16, 2015
Dallas-area Fellows are invited to a happy hour on July 16 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Tate's, located at 2723 McKinney Avenue.
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.
2015 FELLOWS GRADUATION HAPPY HOUR: Philadelphia, PA: July 28, 2015
Join Philadelphia-area Fellows for a graduation happy hour at City Tap House at Logan Square on July 28, 2015, from 5:30-7 p.m. If you plan to attend, please RSVP by July 23 to Theresa Kozlecki at kozleckt@pepperlaw.com.
NEW YORK FELLOWS COCKTAIL RECEPTION: New York, NY: July 30, 2015
Join New York-area Fellows and Fellows Alumni for a cocktail reception at China Grill, 60 West 53rd St. at 6th Avenue, on July 30 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Weather permitting, the reception will be held outside. If you plan to attend, please RSVP by July 17 to Rena Andoh at randoh@sheppardmullin.com and Kersti Hanson at kersti.hanson@bankofamerica.com. Last minute attendees will still be welcome! Thank you to Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP for sponsoring this reception!
EVENTS OF INTEREST
DIVERSE CAREER OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUR LAW DEGREE - New York, New York: July 21, 2015
Volunteer to participate in or assist at the Thurgood Marshall Summer Law Internship Program "Diverse Career Opportunities" panel. The panel will be hosted at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP on July 21 at 6 p.m. Click here to RSVP before July 13.
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.
TEXAS MINORITY COUNSEL PROGRAM SAVE-THE-DATE RECEPTIONS - Multiple Texas locations: July 22-October 16, 2015
The Texas Minority Counsel Program (TMCP) invites all LCLD Fellows to this year’s conference and Save-the-Date Receptions in various cities across Texas. TMCP is a client development, networking, and CLE event for diverse attorneys in Texas and across the country. TMCP Save-the-Date Receptions are networking receptions held in major cities throughout Texas during the months leading up to the annual conference. These receptions provide an excellent opportunity to network with local legal professionals while learning more about the TMCP. Click here for the list of upcoming receptions or contact 2015 Fellow Travis Torrence at travis.torrence@shell.com with questions.
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Consumer Finance Litigation & Compliance Associate; Intellectual Property Associate; Real Estate Associate; Trust & Estates Associate: Akerman LLP - Multiple locations
Click here for the full job descriptions.
Trust and Estates Associate: Lane Powell PC - Seattle, WA
Click here for the full job description. Direct applications and/or questions to Len Roden at rodenl@lanepowell.com.
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.
Business Unit Counsel: Boston Scientific Corporation - Marlborough, MA
Click here for the full job description.
Patent Counsel: Boston Scientific Corporation - Marlborough, MA
Click here for the full job description.
Employment Attorney: Gray Plant Mooty - Minneapolis, MN
Click here for the full job description. Questions about the position can be directed to Angie Rell at angie.roell@gpmlaw.com.
Labor and Employment Litigation Associate: Lane Powell PC - Portland, OR
Click here for the full job description. Questions about the position may be directed to June Clark, Recruiting Coordinator, at clarkj@lanepowell.com.
Litigation Associate: Greensfelder, Hemker, & Gale, P.C. - St. Louis, MO
Click here for the full job description. Contact Jessie Fenton at hr@greensfelder.com with questions or to submit your resume.
Litigation Staff Attorney: Frost Brown Todd LLC - Indianapolis, IN
Click here for the full job description. Please use the "self-apply" feature on the website to submit your application.
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.
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.
