Panel to Address Diversity Pipeline in the Legal Profession

 

Date: 04/04/2008

Albany Law School's Diversity Office is sponsoring a roundtable discussion on Monday, April 7, at 6 p.m. on recruitment, hiring and retention strategies.

Panelists will include:

  • Hon. LESLIE STEIN, ('81) Supreme Court Justice, Appellate Division
    PAULA EDGAR, Esq.,Practicing Attorneys for Law Students
    EUGENE SARFOH, Esq.,O'Connor, O'Connor, Bresee & First, PC

MODERATOR: RICJA RICE ('05), Staff Attorney, Legal Aid Society of NENY

DISCUSSION TOPICS:

  • ECONOMIC BENEFITS of a Diverse Workforce; Local, State, and National Diversity Initiatives
  • STRATEGIES TO EXPANDING THE "PIPELINE"
  • KEYS TO SUCCESS: Mentoring, Networking, Bar Leadership Opportunities 

Location: West Wing Classroom

Reception at 5:30pm in the West Foyer 

If interested in attending, contact Pershia Wilkins, Director of Diversity at pwilk@albanylaw.edu, or 518-445-3284.