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Nontraditional JD Career Paths: Exploring Business Services

Webcast
Nontraditional JD Career Paths:  Exploring Business Services Roles Within Law Firms
Wednesday, April 7, 2021 | 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Program Fee:
Free for Members | $25 Non-Members

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

Description:  
Many opportunities exist for JDs at law firms beyond the traditional practice of law. Lawyers can use their legal skills and knowledge to work in areas such as diversity & inclusion, pro bono, professional development,  business development, and legal recruiting, to name just a few. This panel will provide an overview of the types of positions and career paths some attorneys have taken to find rewarding business services roles at law firms. Additionally, the panelists will provide tips and suggestions on how to approach a job search.

Moderator:
Caroline Menes, Director of Legal Recruiting,  Shearman & Sterling LLP 

Speakers:
Samara Abrams, Business Development Director of Clients & Industries, Shearman & Sterling LLP
Laura Bicks, Attorney Development Manager for First-year Associates, Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP
Erin Meyer,  Pro Bono Counsel,  Proskauer Rose LLP
Danyale Price, Chief Inclusion Officer, Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP 
Sponsoring Committee:
Career Advancement and Management, Laura Bicks, Chair


Where
Online Event

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