4.11.12NAACP President to Speak on Racial Profiling
02.23.11Alumni Diversity PanelLocation: 1928 Building - Room 200
03.12.09P.A.L.S. Employment Law Panel for Law Students of ColorLocation: Proskauer Rose, 1585 Broadway, New York, N.Y.
03.25.09P.A.L.S. Intellectual Property Law Panel for Law Students of Color Location: Fried Frank LLP, One New York Plaza, New York, N.Y. 10004
03.27.09The DC Sniper: The Domestic Violence Story Behind the Killings - Presented by the Capital District Coalition for Crime Victims' Rights, Inc. Location: Beltrone Living Center, 6 Winners Circle, Albany, N.Y.
03.31.09Diversty in the Judiciary: Expanding the PipelineLocation: NYS Bar Association, One Elk Street, AlbanyDetails: Come hear panelists discuss their paths to the judiciary; how gender and racial diversity on the bench impacts and improves our justice system; and ways to expand the pipeline in the legal profession and judiciary. Reception to follow.
04.17.09Second Annual Relay for Life - Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Science with Albany Law SchoolLocation: UHA TrackContact: relayforlife@acphs.edu
04.21.09 P.A.L.S. Public Interest Law Panel for Law Students of Color Sponsored By: Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLPLocation: Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP, 666 Fifth Avenue, New York, N.Y.
04.23.09P.A.L.S. Practicing Attorneys for Law Students Program, Inc. Networking Reception for Legal Professionals and Law StudentsLocation: 199 Bowery Street (at Spring Street) New York, N.Y. 10002Co- Sponsored By: The Law Offices of Gerald Karikari, PC & The Committee on Law Student Perspectives, and the New York City Bar Association
07.19.09 - 07.25.0926th Annual National Black Prosecutors Association Conference & Job FairLocation: Memphis, Tenn.Register at: http://www.blackprosecutors.org/ Details
07.30.09Jewels for JusticeLocation: The Legal Project, Stuyvesant Plaza, AlbanyBring your old jewelry and silverware to The Legal Project where the items will be weighed and professionally appraised by Sondra's Fine Jewelers. 100 percent of the value of the items will be donated to The Legal Project to support our civil legal services program for domestic violence victims. All donors will receive a letter regarding their tax deductible donation for the IRS. And all donations will go toward our $25,000 matching grant, making your help go even further. Free wine, cheese, fruit and dessert is provided to donors, who will also be entered into a drawing that night for a beautiful sterling silver and diamond necklace.R.S.V.P.: Lisa A. Frisch, Executive Director, lfrisch@legalproject.org or call 518-435-1770
08.01.09African American Family DayLocation: Empire State Plaza, Albany, N.Y.Celebrate Black Arts and Crafts at the annual African-American Family Day. A showcase of traditional and contemporary art forms, entertainment and community interest since 1977. Entertainment featuring The Chi-Lites with Shaun H. Mykals
08.07.09Harter Secrest & Emery's Early Interview Day *Submit Application (for summer 2010 & after-graduation jobs) by June 29, 2009 on Albany Law's Career Services Manager (CSM)Location: Rochester, N.Y.
08.29.09Albany LatinFest 2009Location: Washington Park Parade Grounds, Albany, N.Y.
09.01.09The Iraqi Refugee Crisis: An International PerspectiveLocation: 1928 Building - Rochester Moot Courtroom (Room 209)Details: Guest Speaker: Kristele Younes, Senior Advocate, Refugees International. Sponsored by Amnesty International-Albany Law Chapter, International Law Society and Muslim Law Students Association
09.16.09More Than Just Cocktails & Finger Foods: A Networking Workshop for Law Students of ColorHost: Weil Gotshal & Manges LLP, 767 Fifth Avenue, New York, N.Y.Working the room can be intimidating for anyone, but even more so when you're trying to make career connections. Learn tips on how to market yourself successfully, and how to follow up to create lasting connections. This program is an interactive, practical, how-to Networking Workshop for law students only.
09.19.09Hispanic Veteran Ceremony Location: Empire State Plaza, Albany Yolanda Vega from the NYS Lottery will be present as Mater of Ceremonies. Local media to be present. Short program journal will be printed and distributedContact: Monica M. Arias Miranda, Schenectady County Hispanic Heritage Committee, at 518-895-5453
09.24.09 - 09.27.092009 National Latino/a Law Student Association Conference Location: DePaul University College of Law, Chicago
09.26.09 Schenectady Hispanic Heritage FestivalLocation: Central Park, Schenectady, N.Y.Sponsored by: Schenectady County Hispanic Heritage CommitteeDJ & MC Willie Colon, La Nueva Mega 90.9 FM, Alex Torres, Jesus Pagan y su orquestra, domino contest, Latin food, raffles, Brothers of the Drums, and more. Latin dance contest is open to all ages. First, second and third place prizes will be awarded.Contact: Monica M. Arias Miranda, Schenectady County Hispanic Heritage Committee, at 518-895-5453
09.26.09 7th Annual Black and Latino Achievers Program Kick Off and Youth OrientationLocation: North Albany YMCA, 616 North Pearl Street, AlbanyDetails: Free. Adults welcome to visit and volunteer.Contact: Mark Bobb-Semple, Black and Latino Achievers Director, Capital District YMCA at 518-869-3500 ext. 9906
10.23.09The MetLife® Legal Affairs Diversity Committee Career ForumDetails: Come and discover the many areas of practice at MetLife. You will meet and hear from lawyers representing different areas of the company in an informal setting. You will learn about the varied practices within MetLife Legal Affairs. Our lawyers will share with you their perspectives on working in a corporate setting. You also may submit resumes for summer and semester law clerk positions in New York, Boston and Warwick. Business casual attire. Breakfast will be served.
10.24.09Race Away Stigma 5k Race and Fun Walk
11.05.09Wise Latina Woman composed by Arturo O'Farrill - Special Concert Benefiting The Bronx Museum of the Arts, Honoring Supreme Court Justice Sonia SotomayorTime: 6 p.m. - Dinner at the home of Laura and Lewis Kruger; 8 p.m. - Concert; Wine and dessert reception to followLocation: Peter Norton Symphony Space, Peter Jay Sharp Theater, 2537 Broadway at 95th Street, New York, N.Y. Details: To purchase tickets click here or call 718-681-6000, ext. 174
11.07.09Cultural Competence TrainingTime: 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.Location: Albany Law School - East WingDetails: This free, interactive training is designed to encourage an open dialogue related to culture, race, ethnicity, religious beliefs and practices and the implications for working effectively in cross-cultural situations. Cultural and linguistic competence are relevant to providing and having access to healthcare and mental health services.
03.31.10Why Diversity in the Judiciary and Legal Profession Matters: Charting New PathwaysDetails: Panelists will discuss their career paths, how a diverse bar and bench improves our justice system and how to increase diversity in the judiciary and the legal profession