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12/1/2010-
12:00 PM
to 2:00 PM |
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CREATING
BEST PRACTICEs: Recognizing Diversity Issues
In Evaluations
This lunchtime forum is designed to be interactive
with plenty of time for questions, discussions, and
sharing best practices regarding evaluations of attorneys of color. You will
leave with insight on new and innovative practices
to share with your organizations.
WHO:
Hiring Partners, Hiring & Diversity Committee
Members, Legal Recruiters, Professional Development
and Diversity Staff
WHERE:
Brown Rudnick LLP, One Financial Center, Boston MA |
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11/30/2010-
6:00 PM
to 8:00 PM |
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Meet the Partners of Color Reception
Networking reception where attorneys of color have a
unique opportunity to meet and network with partners
of color in an informal atmosphere.
WHO:
Attorneys of Color
WHERE:
Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge LLP, 111
Huntington Ave., Boston, MA |
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10/27/2010-
12:00 PM
to 2:00 PM |
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BLG 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: Wilmer Hale, 60 State Street, Boston, MA |
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10/13/2010-
5:30
PM
to 7:30 PM |
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STANDARDS OF Courtroom Decorum
Judges discuss appropriate and inappropriate courtroom behavior and answer questions, followed by informal cocktail reception.
WHO: 3L Students of Color, Junior Associates of Color
WHERE: Nixon Peabody LLP, 100 Summer Street, Boston, MA |
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10/5/2010-
5:30
PM
to 7:30 PM |
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WELCOME DINNER
Affinity Leaders from Greater Boston area law
schools are invited to join the BLG for a welcome
dinner and information session about BLG's upcoming
programs and events for law students of color.
Leaders are encouraged to attend the event to share
ideas on how the BLG can improve and to receive
information that they can forward to their
respective members.
WHO:
Affinity Group Leaders
WHERE:
McDermott, Will & Emery LLP, 28 State Street,
Boston, MA |
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9/22/2010-
6:00
PM
to 8:00 PM |
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FALLFEST
A social and professional networking reception. A
great opportunity to mix and mingle with a
cross-section of attorneys of color in Boston, build
personal and professional relationships and solidify
solidarity among attorneys of color.
WHO:
Attorneys of Color from BLG Member and Non-Member
organizations
WHERE:
Robinson & Cole LLP, 1 Boston Place – 25th
Floor, Boston, MA |
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BLG
SUMMER
ASSOCIATES
PROGRAM
Networking/social
programs
designed
to
supplement
the
summer
experience
for
summer
associates
of
color
at
BLG
member
organizations.
WHO:
2010
Summer
Associates
of
Color
Employed
by
BLG
Member
Organizations
WHERE:
Participating
BLG
Member
Organizations |
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8/26/2010-
9:00 AM
to 5:00 PM |
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washington,
d.c. job fair
Candidates interview with employers at scheduled
times.
WHO:
Law Students of Color selected to interview at the
2010 BLG Job Fair
WHERE:
Renaissance Mayflower Hotel, 1127 Connecticut
Avenue, NW Washington, D.C. |
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8/25/2010-
5:30
PM
to 7:30 PM |
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washington,
d.c. pre-job fair reception
Network with job fair participants in a casual
setting prior to interview day.
WHO:
Law Students of Color selected to interview at the
2010 BLG Job Fair, Attorneys, Legal Recruiters, Law
School Deans and Career Services Administrators
WHERE:
Foley Hoag LLP, 1875 K Street, N.W., Washington, DC |
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8/19/2010-
9:00 AM
to 5:00 PM |
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boston job
fair
Candidates interview with employers at scheduled
times.
WHO:
Law Students of Color selected to interview at the
2010 BLG Job Fair
WHERE:
The Intercontinental Hotel, 510 Atlantic Avenue,
Boston, MA |
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8/18/2010-
5:30
PM
to 7:30 PM |
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Boston
pre-job fair reception
Network with job fair participants in a casual
setting prior to interview day.
WHO:
Law Students of Color selected to interview at the
2010 BLG Job Fair, Attorneys, Legal Recruiters, Law
School Deans and Career Services Administrators
WHERE:
Sullivan & Worcester LLP, One Post Office Square,
Boston, MA |
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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:
2010 BLG College Summer Interns – Rising College
Sophomores and juniors and Seniors who have
previously participated
WHERE:
Participating
BLG
Member
Organizations |
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7/29/2010- 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM |
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END
OF
THE
SUMMER
CELEBRATION
Honoring
the
BLG
2010
Summer
Interns.
WHO:
Participating
Member
Firms,
BLG
Summer
Interns'
Parents,
Mentors,
and
Supervisors.
WHERE:
John
Adams
Court
House,
One
Pemberton
Square,
2nd
Floor
Conference
Suite,
Boston,
MA |
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7/21/2010- 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM |
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WINE
TASTING
EVENT
Network,
enjoy
wine
and
food
pairings
while
participating
in
the
Diva’s
Inc.
Wine
Tasting
Event.
WHO:
2010
Summer
Associates
of
Color
WHERE:
Sullivan
&
Worcester
LLP,
One
Post
Office
Square,
Boston,
MA |
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7/15/2010- 6:0 PM to 8:00 PM |
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annual
summer
soiree
Network,
relax
and
have
a
good
time!
WHO:
Associates
of
Color
and
2010
Summer
Associates
of
Color
WHERE:
Umbria,
295
Franklin
Street-
3rd
Floor,
Boston,
MA |
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6/11/2010-
**THIS EVENT WAS CANCELLED** |
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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:
2010
Summer
Associates
of
Color
Employed
by
BLG
Member
Organizations
WHERE:
Riemer
&
Braunstein
LLP,
Three
Center
Plaza,
6th
Floor,
Boston,
MA |
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6/8/2010-
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:
2010
Summer
Associates
of
Color
Employed
by
BLG
Member
Organizations
WHERE:
Bingham
McCutchen
LLP,
One
Federal
Street,
Boston,
MA |
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6/2/2010- 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
Workshop
and
tours
of
downtown
area
law
schools.
WHO:
2010
BLG
College
Summer
Interns,
Mentors
and
Internship
Coordinators
WHERE:
TBD |
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6/1/2010- 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
to
the
BLG
internship
program
and
a
session
on
basic
office
skills
and
business
etiquette.
Afternoon
social
for
Interns
to
meet
Mentors
and
Coordinators.
WHO:
2010
BLG
College
Summer
Interns,
Mentors
and
Internship
Coordinators
WHERE:
Robinson
&
Cole,
One
Boston
Place
(201
Washington
Street),
Boston,
MA |
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5/21/2010-
12:00 PM to 2:00 PM |
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CREATING
BEST PRACTICES SERIES: GROUP DISCUSSIONS AND
NETWORKING EVENT- EXPLORE AND SHARE BEST PRACTICES
AROUND DIVERSITY INITIATIVES, RECRUITING AND
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, ETC
Participants will engage in interactive group
discussions to share their best practices and
policies in the areas of recruitment, retention,
professional development among others. Your
questions are encouraged.
WHO:
BLG Members
WHERE:
Brown Rudnick LLP,
18th Floor, One Financial
Center, Boston, MA |
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4/13/2010- 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM |
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mock interview program
Each student undergoes two 20-minute practice employment interviews, conducted by practicing attorneys. Attorneys also provide direct feedback regarding the student’s resume, interview skills and professional demeanor.
WHO: Law Students of Color
WHERE: Bingham McCutchen LLP, One Federal Street, Boston, MA |
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4/6/2010- 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM |
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LEGAL
WRITING
AND
RESEARCH
WORKSHOP/networking
reception
Mintz
Levin
attorneys
will
conduct
a
legal
writing
workshop
for
law
students
of
color,
followed
by a
networking
reception.
Students
will
meet
Mintz
Levin's
Hiring
Partners,
Hiring
and
Diversity
Committee
Members
and
Entry
Level
Associate
Recruiting
Manager.
WHO:
Law
Students
of
Color
WHERE:
Mintz,
Levin,
Cohn,
Ferris,
Glovsky
&
Popeo
P.C.,
One
Financial
Center,
Boston,
MA |
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3/31/2010- 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM |
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Cocktails
&
Conversations…Strategies
for
Winning
The
Diversity
Game
Roundtable
discussion
with
Brent
Henry,
Vice
President
&
General
Counsel,
Partners
Healthcare
and
Mark
Roellig,
General
Counsel,
MassMutual
Financial
Group.
WHO:
Managing
Partners,
Management
Committee
Members,
Partner
Level
Diversity
Committee
Chairs/Co-Chairs
&
Hiring
Partners
WHERE:
InterContinental,
510
Atlantic
Ave.,
Boston,
MA |
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3/23/2010- 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM |
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mentor
program
kick-off
reception
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
Boston’s
legal
community.
Students
are
introduced
to
their
mentor
at
the
Kick-off
Reception.
WHO:
Law
Students
of
Color
and
Attorney
Mentors
WHERE:
Goodwin
Procter
LLP,
Exchange
Place,
53
State
Street,
Boston,
MA |
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3/16/2010- 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM |
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charting your legal
future (new York)
Career Conference -
Students meet
attorneys from BLG
member organizations
and partake in
discussions around
building a
successful legal
career in
Boston.
WHO:
Law Students of
Color
WHERE:
Bingham McCutchen
LLP, 399 Park
Avenue, New York, NY |
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2/3/2010- 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM |
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CREATING BEST
PRACTICE SERIES:
PANEL DISCUSSION-
STRATEGIES FOR
ADVANCING DIVERSITY
IN A DIFFICULT
ECONOMY
Panelists will
engage in an
interactive
discussion regarding
the business case
for diversity and
inclusion. Panelists
will share their
expertise and
experience and
provide tips on
leveraging your
diversity
initiatives.
WHO:
Hiring Partners,
Hiring & Diversity
Committee Members,
Legal Recruiters,
Professional
Development and
Diversity Staff
WHERE:
Brown Rudnick LLP,
One Financial
Center, Boston, MA |
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2/2/2010- 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM |
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LIFE AS A JUNIOR
ASSOCIATE
Your first year of
law practice will
most likely be one
of the most
stressful in your
career…new
environment,
experiences, and
requirements. “Life
as a Junior
Associate” is an
educational program
where seasoned
attorneys from
Seyfarth Shaw LLP
will provide you
with invaluable
insight on the
practice of law.
They will share with
you the inner
workings of a law
firm, advise you on
how to manage your
time effectively,
how to best navigate
through challenging
situations, and
provide you with an
outline of your role
and
responsibilities.
WHO:
Law Students of
Color
WHERE:
Seyfarth Shaw LLP, 2
Seaport Lane,
Boston, MA |
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1/12/2010 – 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM |
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charting your legal future (boston)
Career development conference and
networking event. First and second
year law school students of color
engage in discussions with BLG
member attorneys regarding building
a successful legal career in
Boston. Topics include Mentoring,
Job Search Strategies and Life as a
Lawyer.
WHO:
First and Second Year Law Students
of Color
WHERE:
Sullivan & Worcester LLP, One Post
Office Square, 21st Floor, Boston,
MA |
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1/6/2010 – 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM |
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2010 BLG Summer Internship Program
Information Session
Information session regarding the
2010 Summer Internship Program. Hear
from former participants, learn
about the application process and
enjoy pizza!
WHO:
Rising College Sophomores, Juniors
and Former Participants
WHERE:
Sullivan & Worcester LLP, One Post
Office Square, 21st Floor, Boston,
MA |
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