Fellows Weekly 8/25/15 | 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?
There's just one week left to register as a Mentor for LCLD's Success in Law School Mentoring Program.

2015 Fellow Matthew Wetzel is now Vice President & Assistant General Counsel at Advanced Medical Technology Association (AdvaMed).

2014 Fellow Damien Daley is now Partner at Wilson Daley, PLLC.

2014 Fellow Divesh Gupta is now Manager, Energy Solutions for Constellation, a retail affiliate of Exelon Corp.

2014 Fellow Jason Hazlewood was named a "2015 Lawyer on the Fast Track" by The Legal Intelligencer. Read more here.

2014 Fellow Albert Lin received the Business Leader Award from the Ohio Asian Awards.

2014 Fellow Jamila Mensah was selected for The Best Lawyers in America 2016 in Employment Law - Management.

2014 Fellow Ajit Narang is now Senior Legal Director of Medtronic plc.

2013 Fellow Valeria Chapa-Garza was named a 2015 Woman Worth Watching by Diversity Journal. Read more here.

2013 Fellow Sharad Desai is now Litigation Counsel for Honeywell Aerospace.

2012 Fellow Jaimala Pai is now Senior Counsel at Coloplast.

2011 Fellow Jocelyn Bramble is now Counsel at Relman, Dane & Colfax.

Keep up with other news in the LCLD community through the LCLD Weekly News Digest.

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.

REGISTRATION OPEN FOR 2015 FELLOWS SECOND MEETING

Registration for the LCLD 2015 Fellows Second Meeting at The Ritz-Carlton Chicago is now open. The meeting will begin on Monday, September 28, at 1:30 p.m. and conclude on Wednesday, September 30, at 1 p.m. A formal agenda will be available in the coming weeks.

Please click here to register to attend the meeting. Registration will remain open until the meeting begins, but in order to take advantage of the LCLD conference rate of $325 per night for Monday and Tuesday nights at The Ritz-Carlton Chicago, please call (844) 236-8181 and book your room by Tuesday, September 8 (we are sorry, but online hotel registration is not available). Remember to mention that you are attending the LCLD Fellows Second Meeting. If you would like to stay at the Ritz Sunday and/or Wednesday night, you must make reservations with Ashley Glass by calling her at (312) 573-5193. The special hotel rate listed above will be available until LCLD's room block fills up or until the deadline of September 8 -- whichever comes first.

If you have any questions, please contact Stephanie Uzel at suzel@lcldnet.com.

FELLOWS EVENTS

2015 FELLOWS MONTHLY CALL & ACCOUNTABILITY PARTNER QUESTION: August 27, 2015 at 4 p.m.

On August 27 at 4 p.m. EST, Fellows will have the opportunity to connect with Chris De Santis. The teleconference number is 1-877-294-8214, and the access code is 7717602.

In March, Chris explained how emotional intelligence impacts leadership. Click here to access his presentation materials. Pick one theme from his session and discuss with your accountability partner how that learning has impacted your leadership style.

FELLOWS ALUMNI MONTHLY CALL: September 2, 2015 at 2 p.m. EST

2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014 Fellows, please join the Fellows Alumni Monthly call, which is scheduled for Wednesday, September 2, 2015, at 2 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. The call-in number is 1.866.285.2458 and the passcode is 213.430.7828.

SOUTH FLORIDA LCLD FELLOWS GRADUATION HAPPY HOUR - Fort Lauderdale, FL: Aug. 29, 2015

Celebrate the success of the graduating 2014 South Florida Fellows on August 29 at 6 p.m. at S3 Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale. All Members, Fellows, and Alumni are welcome, along with their spouses. Click here for details. Please RSVP to Amanda Piguillem at apiguillem@riveromestre.com by August 15.

ATLANTA FELLOWS HAPPY HOUR - Atlanta, GA: Sept. 15, 2015

Join LCLD Fellows in the Atlanta area for happy hour on September 15 from 6:30-8:30 p.m at Ormsby's, 1170 Howell Mill Road. Please RSVP to 2015 Fellow Komal Patel at Komal_Patel@homedepot.com.

KNOW A LAW STUDENT IN DC?

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is looking for a smart, committed and dedicated law student in the DC area to be a legal/policy intern in Commissioner Marietta Robinson's office at the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This office works on issues affecting public health and safety related to consumer products every day. Click here for Marietta Robinson's bio.

If you know of a law student who might be interested for the fall semester or the full academic year, please send him/her to Heather Bramble at hbramble@cpsc.gov (and make sure he/she lets Heather know that he /she learned of the opportunity through LCLD). Heather will be reviewing candidates over the next few weeks and hopes to have someone begin end of August.

EVENTS OF INTEREST

2015 PHILADELPHIA DIVERSITY AND LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE -Philadelphia, PA: Sept. 1, 2015

The National Diversity Council's 2015 Philadelphia Diversity and Leadership Conference will be held Tuesday, September 1, from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Christopher Lewis, Chief Officer for Diversity Inclusion at Blank Rome LLP and an LCLD Diversity Contact, will speak on a panel entitled "Race, Racism & Privilege." Click here to learn more and to register.

MINORITY IN-HOUSE COUNSEL ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE - Chicago, IL: Sept. 9-11, 2015

The Minority In-house Counsel Association (MIHCA) is hosting a conference entitled “Re-defining Your In-house Role: Becoming an Asset to your Business” in Chicago from September 9-11. Among other highlights, MLA is offering career coaching on a first come basis (there are about 50 slots) CLE credits are being offered. Depending on the practice groups being registered, MIHCA is planning a dine-around the first evening. Click here for additional details and registration instructions. Contact 2012 Fellow Roger Goode if you are planning to attend.

CORPORATE COUNSEL WOMEN OF COLOR 11TH ANNUAL CAREER STRATEGIES CONFERENCE - Atlanta, GA: Sept. 23-15, 2015

The Corporate Counsel Women of Color and K&L Gates LLP are hosting the 11th Annual Career Strategies Conference in Atlanta, GA, from September 23-25. Click here for more information. If you plan to attend, please contact 2014 Fellow Anny Huang at ahuang@sidley.com.

CHAMBERS & PARTNERS - THE ROLE OF WOMEN AND DIVERSITY IN THE CORPORATE WORLDCHAMBERS & PARTNERS - Miami, FL: Sept. 25, 2015

Chambers & Partners will host a discussion on "The Role of Women and Diversity in the Corporate World" at Greenberg Traurig's Miami office on Friday, September 25, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Speakers include 2013 Fellow Valeria Chapa-Garza and Dee Sekar, Global Diversity Editor of Chambers and Partners. The event is free to attend. Click here to register.

2015 IPO ANNUAL MEETING - Chicago, IL: Sept. 27-29, 2015

The annual meeting of the Intellectual Property Owners Association will be held September 27-29 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel at 151 East Wacker Dr., Chicago, IL. Click here for more information about the event. If you plan to attend, contact 2014 Fellow Amy Ahn-Roll at ahnroll.ai@pg.com.

TEXAS MINORITY COUNSEL PROGRAM SAVE-THE-DATE RECEPTIONS - Multiple Texas locations: July 22-Oct. 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

Senior Counsel: Constellation Brands, Inc., Beer Division - Chicago, IL

Click here for the full job description. Questions about the position can be directed to Craig Gordon at craiggordon@talentwise.com.

Real Estate Associate: Dentons US LLP - Atlanta, GA

Click here for the full job description, and click here to apply. Questions about the position can be directed to Casey Iglehart, Legal Recruitment Manager, at Casey.Iglehart@dentons.com.

Government Contracts Associate: Dentons US LLP - Washington, DC

Click here for the full job description, and use the "self-apply" feature on the website to submit an application. Questions can be directed to Lori Candee, Senior Legal Recruitment Manager, at lori.candee@dentons.com.

Commercial Finance Associate: Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP - Los Angeles, CA

Click here for the full job description. Questions about the position can be directed to Sabrina Eisenbrei at sabrina.eisenbrei@kattenlaw.com.

Healthcare Associate: Husch Blackwell LLP - Austin, TX

Click here for the full job description. Questions about the position can be directed to Karen Fischer, Director of Legal Recruiting, at Karen.Fischer@HuschBlackwell.com.

Counsel - Securities/Governance/Corporate: McDonald's Corporation - Oak Brook, IL

Click here for the full job description. Questions about the position can be directed to Chris Weber at chris.weber@us.mcd.com.

Senior Traditional Labor Attorney: Fisher & Phillips LLP - Dallas, TX

Click here to read the full job description, and click here to apply. Questions about the position can be directed to Meredith Bell, Associate Recruiting & Professional Development Coordinator, at mbell@laborlawyers.com.

Appellate Court Attorney, Division Seven: State of California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District - Los Angeles, CA

Click here for the full job description, and click here to apply. Questions about the position can be directed to Lisa Freeman at 819-903-4561.

Labor & Employment Associates: Littler Mendelson P.C. - Multiple officers

Click here to read the full job descriptions, and click here to apply.

Real Estate Staff 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.

Multiple positions, including Deputy, Chief Legal Officer, and VP, Corporate Counsel: Prudential - Multiple offices

Click here for the full job descriptions. Direct questions about the position to LCLD.Job.Info@prudential.com.

Consumer Finance Litigation & Compliance Associates; Labor & Employment Associate; Intellectual Property Associates; Real Estate Associates: Akerman LLP - Multiple offices

Click here for the full job descriptions. Questions can be directed to Danielle Shannon, Director of Legal Recruiting, at danielle.shannon@akerman.com.

Associate General Counsel: Astellas US LLC - Nortbrook, IL

Click here for the full job description, and click here to apply. Questions about the position can be directed to Lynn Cope, Client Relationship Manager, at Lynn.Cope@adp.com or 678-266-6626.

Senior Corporate Attorney, R&D/Corporate: Astellas US LLC - Nortbrook, IL

Click here for the full job description, and click here to apply. Questions about the position can be directed to Lynn Cope, Client Relationship Manager, at Lynn.Cope@adp.com or 678-266-6626.

Employee Benefits Associate: Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP - Chicago, IL

Click here for the full job description. Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, copy of law school transcript, and writing sample to:

Pamela G. Masters, Lateral Recruiting Manager
Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP
525 W. Monroe St.
Chicago, IL 60661-3693
(312) 577-8516
pamela.masters@kattenlaw.com

Financial Services Associate: Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP - Chicago, IL

Commercial Finance Associate: Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP - Chicago, IL

Corporate Associate: Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP - Chicago, IL

Contract Attorney: Littler Mendelson P.C. - Atlanta, GA

Click here for the full job description, and click here to apply.

Traditional Labor Associates: Littler Mendelson P.C. - Dallas, TX and Milwaukee, WI

Click here for the full job description, and click here to apply.

Labor & Employment Associates: Littler Mendelson P.C. - Multiple locations

Click here for the full job description, and click here to apply.

Vice President, Associate Counsel (Advisory): LPL Financial - Charlotte, NC, or San Diego, CA

Click here for the full job description. Questions 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. Questions about the position can be directed to Ryan Kelley, Executive Recruiter, at ryan.d.kelley@lpl.com or (858) 909-7294.

Real Estate Finance Associate: Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP - Century City, CA

Click here for the full job description. Questions about the position can be directed to Sabrina Eisenbrei at (310) 788-4523.

Trial Attorney: International Unit of the Asset Forfeiture and Money Laundering Section, Department of Justice - Washington, D.C.

Click here for the full job description and details on how to apply.

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.