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Announcements are sent to LCLD Fellows, Pathfinders, and Alumni every Tuesday and feature program news and information, professional opportunities, personal announcements, and
alerts of upcoming events to help you get the most out of the LCLD network.
Have questions? Send them to Jamie Dumas at jdumas@lcldnet.com.

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May 10, 2022

LCLD Alumni

Upcoming Alumni Events & Opportunities

 

Are You All In!? Donate by June 30 | All Alumni
The LCLD Alumni annual fundraising campaign "All In!" needs your help to make it a success! Your campaign donations support the annual Alumni Symposium, as well as other LCLD Alumni programming and initiatives. The Match Challenge closes May 20, so read up on the 2022 rules and donate today!

May 13, 2022 | All Alumni
This week is your last chance to apply for a 2022-2023 LCLD Alumni leadership role! Click here to see which positions are open and click here to learn more about each role. Submit your application here by Friday, May 13, 2022.

June 22-23, 2022 | 2020 & 2021 Fellows and Pathfinder Alumni
2020 and 2021 Fellows and Pathfinders are invited to special Pre-Symposium Meetings at the Hyatt Regency Chicago before the 11th Annual LCLD Alumni Leadership Symposium kicks off. View the Fellows agenda here, the Pathfinder agenda here, and register here.

June 23-25, 2022 | All Alumni
Register here for the 11th Annual LCLD Alumni Leadership Symposium and join us in Chicago in June! 

 
 

More Events & Opportunities

 

Tomorrow at 1pm ET | 2022 Fellows, 2022 Pathfinders, & All Alumni
Language of Leadership Series. Join this discussion between Robert Grey, LCLD President, and Sandra Leung, Executive Vice President and General Counsel at Bristol Myers Squibb Company on May 11, 2022. Register here.

May 12, 2022 at 11:30am ET | 2022 Fellows & All Alumni
LCLD Fellows In-Person Leadership Lunch - Atlanta, GA. Learn from James (Jim) Kerr II, Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Chief Compliance Officer of Southern Company, and Ernest Greer, Co-President of Greenberg Traurig LLP. Register here.

May 12, 2022 at 2pm ET | 2022 In-House Fellows
Unwritten Rules for Success In-House. Join Michelle Banks to explore skills and strategies for being an outstanding in-house lawyer. Register here.

May 19, 2022 at 6pm ET | Northeast Alumni
Virtual Mind-Reading Interactive Event. Join your fellow Northeast Alumni for some virtual mind-reading magic. Register here. For more information, please contact Shivani Poddar or Ashley Brooks.

May 23, 2022 at 1pm ET | All Alumni
Storytelling and Business Development. Holly Amaya and Ann marie Houghtailing of Story Imprinting will examine how to build a relationship from the ground up during this session, which will transform how you think and feel about business development. Register here.

May 24, 2022 at 3:30pm ET | 2022 Pathfinders
Owning Your Value. Join Neha Sampat from BelongLab to explore the meaning of Imposter Syndrome, why lawyers should care about it, and how and why it uniquely manifests for those in the legal profession. Register here. 

June 9 & 16, 2022 | 2022 Fellows, 2022 Pathfinders, & All Alumni
Volunteer to Conduct Virtual Mock Interviews at the 2022 1L LCLD Scholars Virtual Summit. A training session will be provided in May for those who volunteer to conduct 90-minute resume review and mock interviews with 1L Scholars. Please find more information here, and register here by May 16, 2022. Please contact Nancy Richardson with questions.

June 14, June 28, July 14, & July 19 | 2022 Fellows
2022 Fellows On-The-Road Spring/Summer sessions. Led by Chris De Santis, the sessions will focus on how to navigate generational friction at work. Space is limited, so register for your preferred region or the virtual session today.

September 18-20, 2022 | 2022 Pathfinders
2022 Pathfinder Second Meeting. Registration is open for our in-person class meeting in Washington, DC. Register here.

 
 

Individual Announcements

 
  • 2016 Fellow Guillermo Christensen joined the Board of the Tortora Brayda Institute. 

  • 2021 Pathfinder Shannon Prince provided commentary on PBS Twin Cities on the report of the Minnesota Department of Human Rights on the pattern and practice of racism in the Minneapolis police department.

  • 2015 Fellow Travis Torrence was elected by residents of Houston as the 2022 Male-Identifying Grand Marshal of Pride Houston's annual celebration. Being named a Grand Marshal of the Houston Pride LGBT+ Celebration is among the highest honors bestowed in Houston's LGBT+ community. Travis will perform ceremonial duties, lead the Houston Pride LGBT+ Celebration in June, and serve as an ambassador for Pride Houston throughout the year.

Click Here to Submit Your Announcement
 
 

Resources

 

LCLD is, as always, committed to sharing resources that strengthen our community and our mission. Whether it's navigating the new normal or learning to become an ally to other communities, we want to give you the tools you need. Subscribe to LCLD's Diversity News Digest and check out our LinkedIn and Twitter feeds for more.

Asian Americans Seek More Respect, Authority in the Workplace  |  SHRM

Returning from Parental Leave: In-House Edition  |  Above the Law

How Women Can Identify Male Allies in the Workplace  |  Harvard Business Review

If you have resources you'd like to share or topics you'd like to see covered, please reach out to Kat Corfman, LCLD Communications Specialist. ​

 
 
 

Job Opportunities

 

Job opportunities are shared by members of the LCLD network. Click here to view LCLD's job posting policy or submit an opportunity.

  • Assistant General Counsel – Equity Capital Markets & Investment Banking: Raymond James Financial - St. Petersburg, FL
  • Assistant General Counsel - Regulatory Affairs: Raymond James Financial - St. Petersburg, FL
  • Associate General Counsel - Global Equities Investment Banking: Raymond James Financial - St. Petersburg, FL
  • Director, Legal - Product Regulatory Counsel: The Clorox Company - Oakland, CA
  • Senior Attorney - Institutional Asset Management: Fidelity Investments - Jersey City, NJ & Boston, MA
  • Senior Counsel Global Benefits: HP Inc. - Houston TX
  • Senior Legal Counsel - Asset Management: Fidelity Investments - Boston, MA
  • Experienced Labor and Employment Attorney: McGlinchey Stafford, PLLC - Multiple locations 
  • Experienced Labor and Employment Attorney: McGlinchey Stafford, PLLC - Florida
  • Vice President – Employment Counsel: BNP Paribas - Jersey City, NJ
  • Associate Senior Legal Counsel: Adobe Inc. - Remote
  • Counsel, Intellectual Property: NBCUniversal Media, LLC - Universal City, CA
  • Counsel, Intellectual Property: Paramount - New York, NY or Los Angeles, LA
  • Managing Counsel, Creative Cloud: Adobe Inc. - Remote
  • Mortgage Servicing Compliance Partner: McGlinchey Stafford, PLLC - Remote
  • Trial Counsel Attorney: Allstate Corporation - Sacramento, CA
  • Associate Counsel: IZEA Worldwide, Inc. - Remote
  • Counsel - Restaurant Development: McDonald's Corporation - Chicago, IL
  • Creditors Rights and Bankruptcy Partner: McGlinchey Stafford - National
  • FinTech Regulatory Compliance Attorney: McGlinchey Stafford - National
  • Senior Legal Counsel - Investment Advisory: Fidelity Investments - Boston, MA
  • Senior Vice President, Music Strategy & Relations, Business & Legal Affairs: Paramount - New York, NY
  • Vice President, Business Affairs - Universal Studio Group: NBCUniversal Media, LLC - University City, California
 
 
 

Nichole Velasquez 
LCLD Fellows
Program Director
nvelasquez@lcldnet.com

 

Alyssa Yuen
LCLD Alumni
Program Manager
ayuen@lcldnet.com

 

Sarah Alexander
LCLD Pathfinder 
Program Manager
salexander@lcldnet.com

 
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