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Careers in Compliance for Law Students and LL.M. Candidates

Careers in Compliance for Law Students and LL.M. Candidates from Historically Underrepresented Groups 
Tuesday, September 8, 2026 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Format: Webinar 

Program Fee: 
This program is free, but registration is required. Please register by clicking the Registration Button. If you need assistance registering please call Customer Relations at 212-382-6663.

Please Note: A final confirmation containing the Zoom Link and Access Code to join the event will be sent out to ALL registrants 2 hours prior to the event. 

Description:
Are you looking for advice on how to overcome the challenges facing law students and LL.M. candidates from HUGs as they transition from the classroom into compliance or legal careers? Please join the New York City Bar Association for a frank virtual discussion with compliance lawyers of exceptionally diverse backgrounds on what it means to be a compliance professional and the opportunities for law students and LL.M. candidates who may face societal, psychological and/or financial hurdles to have fulfilling careers in the compliance space.

Participants will have the opportunity, in smaller, rotating virtual group sessions, to engage with experienced and diverse lawyers on their personal career paths in compliance. They will discuss how they overcame structural barriers and biases as law students and lawyers, and practical steps that attendees can take to overcome these hurdles and break into the compliance field.

Speakers: 
Damon K Griffin, Senior Counsel, Global Ethics & Compliance, International Paper Company
William J. Hochul, Jr., Counsel, Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP
Stephanie Mercedes Tennant, Associate General Counsel, Compliance, Meta
Frank La Fontaine, Vice President & Assistant General Counsel, Ethics & Compliance, Starbucks

Sponsoring Committees:
Compliance, Rory Cohen and Devi Shanmugham, Co-Chairs 
Inter-American Affairs, Alexis Colon & Jose Enrique Arvelo, Co-Chairs
In-House Counsel, Jessenia Vazcones-Yagual & Carlos M. Pelayo, Co-Chairs

Co-Sponsoring Committees:
Career Advancement & Management, Chaula Shukla & Michael Tenenhaus, Co-Chairs
Law Student Perspectives, Caroline Gentile, Chair

Co-Sponsoring Organization:
New York City Bar Office for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, Tanya Martinez-Gallinucci, Executive Director
 


Where
Online Event

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