The Albany Law School Latin American Law Students Association (LALSA) will be hosting its annual Heritage Dinner on Wednesday, November 18, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. The primary component of this event is a panel discussion on a legal issue currently facing the legal community which also impacts the general public. The theme for this year is “Diversity: The Road to the Bench.”

A panel of judges will lead a discussion to engage law students, legal professionals, and the community at large in an exchange about the importance of diversifying the legal profession from a judicial perspective. We aim to explore the experiences and obstacles faced by judges coming from diverse backgrounds, as well as the potential impact diversity may have on the justice system.

Panelists confirmed to date:

Hon. William Carter
Albany City Court (Albany, N.Y.)

Hon. Helena Heath
Albany City Court (Albany, N.Y.)

Hon. Karen Peters
Supreme Court Appellate Division, Third Judicial Department (Albany, N.Y.)

Hon. Richard Rivera
Albany County Family Court (Albany, N.Y.)

Betty Lugo, Moderator
Pacheco & Lugo, PLLC (Brooklyn, N.Y.)

Event details:

Panel: "Diversity: The Road to the Bench"

Date: Wednesday, November 18, 2015

Time: 6:00 p.m. — panel discussion, 8:00 p.m. — buffet dinner

Location: Albany Law School, DeMatteo Gymnasium

No charge to attend.

Advance registration is appreciated. Please fill out this short form. If you have any questions regarding this event, please contact Mishka Woodley at mwoodley@albanylaw.edu.