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11/17/2008-
5:30
PM
to 7:30 PM |
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Meet the
Partners of Color-
Informal cocktail reception where associates of
color have the unique opportunity of to meet and
network with partners of color.
WHO:
All
Attorneys of Color
WHERE:
Ropes & Gray
LLP |
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11/6/2008-
5:30
PM
to 7:30 PM |
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WELCOME RECEPTION FOR NEW FALL ASSOCIATES OF COLOR-
Join us for loads of fun and entertainment.
Jonathan Goldberg, a partner at Seyfarth Shaw LLP,
Co-Founder and Director of, and a performer with
Cherub Improv, will delight you with his hilarious
improv. Jonathan's performance begins promptly
at 6:15 PM!
WHO:
New Fall Associates of Color
WHERE:
Seyfarth Shaw LLP |
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11/5/2008-
12:00 PM
to 2:00 PM |
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Creating Best Practices V - How to Take Control of
Your Career-
Panel discussion to assist associates of color with
career development.
WHO:
Associates of Color, Professional Development &
Diversity Staff
WHERE:
Brown Rudnick LLP, One Financial Center, 18th Floor,
Boston, MA |
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10/28/2008-
5:00
PM
to 7:00 PM |
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WELCOME DINNER FOR LAW SCHOOL AFFINITY GROUP LEADERS-
Dinner and BLG information session for group
leaders. Goal to forward
information regarding BLG events to members.
WHO:
Affinity Group Leaders
WHERE:
McDermott Will & Emery LLP |
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10/15/2008-
5:30
PM
to 7:30 PM |
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COURTROOM DECORUM PROGRAM-
An interactive discussion with members of the bench,
followed by an informal cocktail reception.
WHO:
3rd Year Law Students & Associates of Color
WHERE:
Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge LLP, Boston, MA |
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9/23/2008-
12:00 PM
to 2:00 PM |
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panel discussion on PRO BONo work-
Panel discussion on the value of Pro Bono work and
Best Practices
WHO:
Associates of Color, Legal Recruiters, Professional
Development Staff & Partners
WHERE:
Goulston & Storrs, P.C. 400 Atlantic Avenue, Boston MA |
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9/22/2008-
12:00 PM to 2:00 PM |
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ANNUAL MEETING-
A luncheon
celebration and BLG’s annual year-in-review report.
WHO:
All BLG Member Firms,
Friends and Supporters of the BLG
WHERE:
WilmerHale, 60
State Street, Boston, MA
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9/9/2008-
**THIS EVENT WAS CANCELLED** |
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Panel Discussion - Evaluating your career
Options
Panel discussion on factors students should evaluate
when considering
various job opportunities.
WHO:
Law Students of Color |
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BLG College
Summer Internship Program-
A ten-week
internship program for talented college students
from diverse backgrounds who are interested in
pursuing a career in law.
WHO:
2008 BLG College Summer Interns
WHERE:
Participating BLG Member Organizations |
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BLG College
Summer associates Program-
Networking/social programs designed to supplement
the summer experience for summer associates of color
at BLG member organizations.
WHO:
2008 Summer
Associates of Color Employed by BLG Member
Organizations
WHERE:
Participating BLG Member Organizations |
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8/21/2008-
9:00 AM
to 5:00 PM |
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WASHINGTON, D.C.
job fair-
Participating BLG Member Organizations interview
students at scheduled times.
WHO:
Law Students of Color pre-selected to interview at
the 2008 BLG Job Fair for positions in Boston
WHERE:
Renaissance
Mayflower Hotel, 1127 Connecticut Avenue, NW,
Washington, D.C. |
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8/20/2008-
5:30
PM
to 7:30 PM |
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washington, d.c.
Pre-job fair reception-
Informal networking event for job fair participants.
WHO:
Law Students of
Color selected to interview at the 2008 BLG Job
Fair, Attorneys, Legal Recruiters, Law School Deans
and Administrators
WHERE:
Goulston & Storrs, 2001 K Street NW, 11th Floor
Washington, DC 20006-1020 |
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8/15/2008-
9:00 AM
to 5:00 PM |
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boston job fair-
Participating BLG Member Organizations interview
students
at scheduled times.
WHO:
Law Students of Color pre-selected to interview at the
2008 BLG Job Fair
WHERE:
The
Intercontinental Hotel, 510 Atlantic Avenue, Boston
MA |
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8/14/2008-
5:30
PM
to 7:30 PM |
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boston Pre-job fair reception-
Informal networking event for job fair participants.
WHO:
Law Students of
Color pre-selected to interview at the 2008 BLG Job
Fair, Attorneys, Legal Recruiters, Law School Deans
and Administrators
WHERE:
Sullivan & Worcester LLP, One Post Office Square,
Boston, MA |
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7/24/2008-
6:00
PM
to Until... |
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Annual summer soiree-
Network, relax and have a good time!
WHO:
Attorneys of Color and Summer Associates of Color
WHERE:
District Restaurant & Lounge, 174 Lincoln Street,
Boston |
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7/17/2008-
6:00
PM to 8:00 PM |
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summer associates wine tasting-
Learn the fine art of wine tasting from the women of
Divas Uncorked, Inc.! Taste a variety of different
wines while enjoying cuisine prepared by Sullivan &
Worcester’s Executive Chef!
WHO:
Summer
Associates of Color Employed by BLG Member
Organizations
WHERE:
Sullivan &
Worcester LLP, One Post Office Square, Boston, MA |
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6/20/2008-
12:00
PM to 2:00 PM |
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BUSINESS ETIQUETTE LUNCHEON-
Luncheon
featuring a fun interactive program highlighting the
proper way to dine, network, mingle and much more.
WHO:
Summer
Associates of Color Employed by BLG Member
Organizations
WHERE:
Day Pitney LLP, One International Place, Boston, MA |
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6/17/2008-
12:00
PM to 2:00 PM |
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Creating best practices series iv- tools for
recruiting-
A panel of experts from BLG member firms will
discuss issues and answer questions around best
tools and practices for recruiting.
WHO:
Hiring
Partners, Hiring Committee Members, Legal
Recruiters, Professional Development Staff and
Diversity Committee Members
WHERE:
Brown Rudnick LLP, One Financial
Center, Boston, MA |
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6/9/2008-
8:00
AM to 10:00 AM |
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WELCOME BREAKFAST FOR SUMMER ASSOCIATES-
Welcome
breakfast for new summer associates of color,
featuring an introduction to the BLG and an overview
of upcoming summer activities.
WHO:
Summer
Associates of Color Employed by BLG Member
Organizations
WHERE:
Bingham
McCutchen LLP, One Federal Street, Boston, MA |
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6/3/2008-
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
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BLG College
Summer Internship Program orientation Part II-
Interactive
program featuring a Mock Trial Preparation at
Suffolk University Law School and tours of downtown
area law schools.
WHO:
2008 BLG
College Summer Interns
WHERE:
Suffolk
University Law School and Area Law Schools |
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6/2/2008-
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
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BLG College
Summer Internship Program orientation Part I-
Welcome day for
all interns, featuring an introduction of internship
program and a session on basic office skills.
WHO:
2008 BLG
College Summer Interns, Mentors and Internship
Coordinators
WHERE:
Sullivan &
Worcester LLP, One Post Office Square, Boston, MA |
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Honoring
Justices of Color-
A chance to
meet Boston area Justices of Color and learn about
their experiences and path to the bench, followed by
an informal cocktail reception.
WHO:
Attorneys of Color
WHERE:
Sullivan &
Worcester LLP, One Post Office Square, Boston, MA |
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legal
Writing and research workshop-
Attorneys from
BLG member firms conduct a legal writing and
research workshop for law students of color.
WHO:
1L & 2L Law Students of Color
WHERE:
Fish & Richardson P.C., 225 Franklin Street, Boston,
MA |
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Mock Interview
Program-
Each student
undergoes two 20-minute practice employment
interviews, conducted by a practicing attorney.
Each interview is followed by direct feedback
regarding the student’s resume, interview and
presentation skills, and professional demeanor.
WHO:
1L & 2L Law Students of Color
WHERE:
Bingham
McCutchen LLP, 150 Federal Street, Boston, MA |
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Mentor Program
Kick-off Dinner-
The Mentor Program provides an opportunity for
students to develop a one-on-one relationship with
an attorney from one of the BLG member
organizations, and expand their networking contacts
in the Boston legal community. Students are
introduced to their mentor at the Kick-off Dinner.
WHO:
IL & 2L Law Students of Color
WHERE:
Goodwin Procter
LLP, Exchange Place, 53 State Street, Boston, MA |
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Creating best practices series iii- developing and
promoting leadership opportunities FOR ASSOCIATES OF
COLOR-
A panel of experts from BLG member firms will
discuss issues and answer questions around best
tools and practices for developing and promoting
leadership opportunities.
WHO:
Hiring
Partners, Hiring Committee Members, Legal
Recruiters, Professional Development Staff and
Diversity Committee Members
WHERE:
Brown Rudnick Berlack Israels LLP, One Financial
Center, Boston, MA |
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2/13/2008 |
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CHARTING YOUR LEGAL FUTURE (Washington, d.c.)-
Information and networking session highlighting the
value of a legal career in Boston. Students meet
attorneys from BLG member organizations and partake
in discussions around building a successful legal
career in Boston.
WHO:
IL Law Students of Color
WHERE:
Sullivan & Worcester LLP, 1666 K Street, Washington,
D.C. |
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CHARTING YOUR LEGAL FUTURE (New York)-
Information and networking session highlighting the
value of a legal career in Boston. Students meet
attorneys from BLG member organizations and partake
in discussions around building a successful legal
career in Boston.
WHO:
IL Law Students of Color
WHERE:
Bingham
McCutchen LLP, 399 Park Avenue, New York, NY |
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1/22/2008 |
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CHARTING YOUR LEGAL FUTURE (BOSTON)-
Information and networking session highlighting the
value of a legal
career in Boston. Students meet attorneys from BLG
member organizations and partake in discussions
around building a successful legal career in Boston.
WHO:
1L Law Students of Color
WHERE:
Brown Rudnick Berlack Israels LLP, One Financial
Center, Boston, MA |
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2008 blg
summer internship program information session-
Information session regarding the 2008 Summer
Internship Program.
Hear from former participants, learn about the
application process and enjoy pizza!
WHO:
Rising College
Sophomores, Juniors and Former Participants
WHERE:
Brown Rudnick Berlack Israels LLP, One Financial
Center, Boston, MA |
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