Professional Development

UPCOMING: 1L First Chance Employer Reception – Prep, Plan, Attend

PREP

If you missed the Pregame for the First Chance Reception hosted by the Career Center Peer Career Advisors yesterday, no worries! We are going to run it back on Friday, October 27 | 1:15-2:15PM in ABH 202.

PLAN

There are several opportunities to meet attorneys ahead of the First Chance Reception, as well as after. You can view events via Symplicity events – don’t forget to RSVP early. Some events will overlap and employers are aware that you may pop in and out to be able to make quick connections and introduce yourself. Start mapping out your attendance plan and add events to your calendar now!

Additional event invitation will be sent directly.

ATTEND

*NEW* PCA Brag Corner!

Meet Kelly Miller!

Year: 2L, class of 2025

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

1L Job

City of Chicago Law Department Affirmative Litigation Division

Helped Enforce the City’s Consumer Protection Ordinance

Helped Enforce the City’s Consumer Protection Ordinance

Assisted in suits against companies engaged in deceptive trade practices and tried to compensate the aggrieved parties

(If this interests you, sign up for an information session here: https://www.chicago.gov/content/dam/city/depts/dol/general/CityofChicago2024SummerLawClerkProgram.pdf It’s paid!).

2L Job

Special Litigation Division of the D.C. Public Defender

(If this interests you, read more here: https://www.pdsdc.org/careers/law-clerkships)

Three Adjectives that Kelly’s friends would use to describe her

Dependable, Kind, Funny

Kelly’s Go-to Karaoke Song

Since U Been Gone by Kelly Clarkson (Kelly identity politics)

Kelly’s Favorite Ice Cream

Moose tracks

Hobbies

Running and light reading

A message for 1Ls

“Be confident in yourself and your skills/abilities. You don’t realize how much you learn as a 1L that will serve you very well in your job.”

NEXT WEEK: Join A Conversation for 3 Judges & A Sr. Manager @ Boeing [Career Path in Ethics Compliance]

TUESDAY | OCTOBER 24TH

IN-PERSON CAREER CONVERSATION | Alumnus Mary Elliot, Senior Manager at Boeing – Join us for a career conversation about ethics compliance as a career path for law students. Mary is a senior manager at Boeing. 12PM in ABH 202.

JUDICIAL CONVERSATION: Judge Sarah Morrison, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio. 12PM | Virtual – Need a quiet space to view? Drop in ABH 311.

THURSDAY | OCTOBER 26TH

JUDICIAL CONVERSATION | Judge Jay B. McCallum, Supreme Court of Louisiana. 12PM | Virtual – Need a quiet space to view? Drop in ABH 312.

FRIDAY | OCTOBER 27TH

IN-PERSON JUDICIAL CONVERSATION: Judge Robert R. Rigsby, District of Columbia Superior Court. 1pm |ABH 310

RSVP FOR THESE EVENTS AND MORE IN SYMPLICITY.

Additional virtual events coming up next week hosted by employers:
10.23 | Haynes & Boone LLP – General Transactions Panel (Business Transactions/Financial Transactions) 
10.24 | Latham & Watkins LLP – Perspectives from Big Law: A Conversation with Latham’s Native American & Indigenous Lawyers Group
10.24 | Haynes & Boone LLP – Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Panel
10.25 | Haynes & Boone LLP – Intellectual Property Panel
10.25 |Entertainment Law Initiative – Writing Contest Info Session
10.25 | Gibson Dunn – How to cultivate Pro Bono Practice in Big Law
10.26 | Latham & Watkins LLP – Perspectives from Big Law: A Conversation with Latham’s First Generation Professional Lawyers Group

Reed Smith Hosts: Law Student Mental Health Summit – Live and On-Demand | 10.12.23

Reed Smith is pleased to announce its virtual Law Student Mental Health Summit, an event designed to proactively address the mental health of aspiring lawyers.

The summit will offer an opportunity for law school students, faculty and administrators to hear from leading mental health experts, legal industry professionals and peers about the unique stressors that can endanger law students’ mental health – and protective steps we can take.

Law students are at increased risk of depression, alcohol abuse and thoughts of suicide. But prioritizing mental health and self-care at law school is doable, and it has a direct correlation to long-term success (not to mention contributing to a happy life outside of work).

Join us to gain valuable insights and practical tools, and engage with a supportive network. Now’s the time to be proactive about your well-being.

Important note: The summit will be held virtually. Law students and other attendees are welcome to attend all six live sessions or drop-in/drop-out of any session(s) that are of interest to them. The sessions will be recorded and will be available shortly after the summit for on-demand viewing.

Thursday, October 12, 2023

2:15 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. BST
9:15 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. EDT
6:15 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. PDT
Register for full summit or individual sessions

View the agenda online

Be Seen + Connect: Join Employer Virtual Program with Latham & Watkins and Haynes & Boone Next Week

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 10TH | 11:00pm CT

Latham & Watkins Presents – Perspectives from Big Law: A Conversation with Latham’s Asian & Middle Eastern Lawyers Group

Hosted by Latham’s Asian & Middle Eastern Lawyers Group (AMELG), please join our esteemed panel of firm leaders and senior lawyers for a discussion on building a strong foundation for your career, the importance of mentorship and sponsorship, and insights into working in Big Law. Hear from…

  • Belinda Lee Litigation & Trial Partner, Bay Area
  • Jiyeon Lee-Lim Tax Partner, New York
  • Jonathan Su Litigation & Trial Partner, Washington, D.C., Associates Committee, Member
  • Lisa Martin Corporate Partner, Boston, Opinions & Confirmations — Corporate Committee, Member, Women Enriching Business (WEB), Member
  • Ghaith Mahmood Corporate Partner, Los Angeles/Century City
  • Brian Yoon Corporate Partner, New York

To RSVP please complete this registration form by Monday, October 9, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. Pacific. We look forward to seeing you there!

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 11TH |1:00pm CT

Haynes & Boone Presents – Welcome to Big Law

Please join Haynes Boone for a virtual panel where members of firm leadership will give an overview of Big Law, including information on the business of law and best practices during the 1L recruiting process. 

Register Here

Get Big Law Perspectives from Latham & Watkins | Virtual Panel Series – RSVP Today

Latham & Watkins Upcoming Webinars:

Tuesday, October 3, 2023 12:00 – 1:00 pm ETPerspectives from Big Law: A Conversation with Latham’s Hispanic/Latin American Lawyers Group Learn more and RSVP
Thursday, October 5, 2023 12:00 – 1:00 pm ETPerspectives from Big Law: A Conversation with Latham’s Black Lawyers Group Learn more and RSVP
Tuesday, October 10, 2023 12:00 – 1:00 pm ETPerspectives from Big Law: A Conversation with Latham’s Asian & Middle Eastern Lawyers Group Learn more and RSVP  
Tuesday, October 17, 2023 1:00 – 2:00 pm ET  Business of Law EventLearn more and RSVP
Tuesday, October 24, 2023 12:00 – 1:00 pm ETPerspectives from Big Law: A Conversation with Latham’s Native American & Indigenous Lawyers Group Learn more and RSVP
Thursday, October 26, 2023 12:00 – 1:00 pm ETPerspectives from Big Law: A Conversation with Latham’s First Generation Professional Lawyers Group   Learn more and RSVP
Tuesday, October 31, 2023 12:00 – 1:00 pm ETPerspectives from Big Law: A Conversation with Latham’s LGBTQ+ Lawyers Group Learn more and RSVP
Tuesday, November 7, 2023 12:00 – 1:00 pm ETPerspectives from Big Law: A Conversation with Latham’s US Military and Veterans Network Learn more and RSVP
Tuesday, November 14, 2023 12:00 – 1:00 pm ETPerspectives from Big Law: A Conversation with Latham’s Disability and Neurodiversity Network  Learn more and RSVP