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October 2015

New York City BarEvents

Women PartnersWorkshop Series:Building Your Brand ­A Workshop on Howto DifferentiateYourself from YourCompetition

Careers in Compliance

In­House CounselNetworking Reception

Narrowing theCommercialLitigation Gender Gap

Yesterday, Today andTomorrow: TheMarriage EqualityDebate in America

Program andReception forInternational LL.M.Candidates

An Evening with JudgeRonald Ellis

An Evening withZachary Carter

What EmployersWant: Inside Secretsto the Hiring Process

Rainmakers: Born orBred

Preparing for aCareer in LegalAcademia

Diversity Events inNYC

Welcome to the Office for Diversity and Inclusion e­newsletter. Below you will findinformation on programs, events and other diversity related opportunities at the City Bar andin the legal community.

2014 Diversity Benchmarking Report

The City Bar is pleased to release its 2014 Diversity Benchmarking Report, which notes gainsand losses for signatory firms. The report found that, despite growing support, New York Citylaw firms continue to experience high rates of attrition among minority and women attorneys.

To date, 118 New York City firms have signed the City Bar’s Statement of Diversity Principles,committing to working toward several goals focused on enhancing the diversity of the legalprofession from the pipeline to firm leadership. The data collected from signatory firms enablesthe legal community to track its progress in upholding the benchmarks set forth in theStatement of Principles, and also helps the City Bar identify key issues to address in theirprograms and reports.

A summary of the Report's findings is available here: http://bit.ly/1hf1jaO

The 2014 Benchmarking Report is available at: http://bit.ly/1Jq9s2u.

New York City Bar Pipeline Program for Sports, Entertainment & Health Careers

The City Bar is currently seeking volunteer mentors for the CLICKS pipeline program. CLEOLegally Inspired College Kohorts of Students (CLICKS) is a pipeline partnership with theCouncil on Legal Education Opportunity which seeks to empower under­served high schoolstudents with an interest in sports, health, and entertainment through structured mentorship,pre­employment workshops, and co­curricular programming.

This multi­state program provides support for success in high school, matriculating to college,and building future careers for twenty­five (25) underserved New York City high school

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United Men of Color(U­MOC) & PLGConsulting: Suit Upfor Success ClothingDrive

Korean AmericanLawyers Associationof Greater New York(KALAGNY):LitigationCommittee's Two­Part DepositionWorkshop (Part Two)

New York Women'sBar Association(NYWBA): HealthyLawyers Workshop

LGBT Bar of GreaterNew York (LeGal):What You Don’t KnowCan Hurt You–TheRoles of the AttorneyGeneral and PublicAdministrator CLE

Joint Latino BarAssociation HispanicHeritage MonthCelebration

Practicing Attorneysfor Law Students(PALS): Fall 2015Kick­Off Reception

Dominican BarAssociation (DBA):Derechos de Inquilinosy Arrendadores

The MetropolitanBlack Bar Association(MBBA): New YorkTrusts and EstatesCLE

Fordham Law AlumniAssociation: How toBuild and LeverageRelationships to Be aHappy Lawyer

Puerto Rican BarAssociation (PRBA):Sixth Annual SupremeCourt Review

New York State BarAssociation (NYSBA)International Section2nd AnnualProfessionalNetworking CocktailReception

Amistad Long IslandBlack Bar Association:Annual Gala

LGBT Bar of GreaterNew York (LeGal):Oktoberfest

Dive/In: Orrick's 7thAnnual Diversity &Inclusion Celebration

Metropolitan BlackBar Association(MBBA): Attorneys atthe Top Reception

The Metropolitan

students, particularly men of color. To do so, the program will connect participants with lawyersand other professionals in the sports, health, and entertainment fields through a variety ofdifferent forums, including live Q&A sessions, tours of facilities and career building programs.

Participants will be matched with a mentor, and organized into three groups ­­ Sports, Health,and Entertainment ­­ and meet to read about, explore, debate, and present on legal careeropportunities in those fields. Experienced representatives from each field will facilitateworkshops and respond to students inquiries about their careers. All students will be requiredto complete a series of pre­professional workshops which include goal setting, resume writing,and interview skills. Additionally, students will attend monthly field trips tosports/entertainment venues, cultural institutions, and local universities to enhance their co­curricular understanding of diverse career opportunities in the legal profession.

If you would like to provide volunteer support for this initiative, please fill out the form at thefollowing link: http://bit.ly/1UJxE6x. For more information on how to participate, pleasecontact Monica Parks at mparks@nycbar.org.

Office for Diversity and Inclusion Contact and LinkedIn Group

Any questions about these events or the Office for Diversity and Inclusion can be directed to:

Gabrielle Lyse Brown, Director of Diversity and Inclusion, at (212) 382­6713 orgbrown@nycbar.org

Monica Parks, Assistant to the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, at (212) 382­6772 ormparks@nycbar.org

We encourage you to join our LinkedIn group, where we will be posting upcoming events anddiscussions related to our Diversity efforts. You can join at the following link:http://linkd.in/1jdut6y.

Women Partners Workshop Series: Building Your Brand ­A Workshop on How to Differentiate Yourself from Your CompetitionThursday, October 8; Registration/Networking: 8:00am–8:15am; Workshop: 8:15am­9:45amProgram Fee: $25 Members | $35 Non­Members

In an increasingly competitive market place, women partners must develop their own personalbrand as the essential first step in the process of developing their own book of business. In thishighly interactive workshop, you will learn the tools to enable you stand out as an individualwith a unique set of talents and marketable skills.

Facilitator: Ellen Ostrow, PhD, Lawyers Life Coach LLC

Sponsor: Women in the Profession, Lori Pines, Chair

For more information, please click here: http://bit.ly/1KPrnnn

Careers in ComplianceThursday, October 8; 6:30pm ­ 8:30pmProgram Fee: $5 Student Members | $10 Members| $25 Non­Members

Are you thinking about a career in compliance? Over the past several years, the area ofcompliance has evolved into an integral part of a business. This panel of minority and womencompliance professionals will provide you with information on how to leverage your law degree

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Black Bar Association(MBBA): SmartMoney Moves in Your20’s and 30’s

Hispanic National BarAssociation Region II:Joint Latino BarAssociation HispanicHeritage MonthCelebration

Practicing Attorneysfor Law Students(PALS): Exclusive 1LIntensive ExamTaking Workshop ForLaw Students of Color

Association of BlackWomen Attorneys(ABWA): New YorkCity Walks with Us

Asian­American BarAssociation of NewYork (AABANY):Networking Event toCelebrate the NewYork Asian Women’sCenter

Metropolitan BlackBar Association(MBBA) and TheCatalyst NetworkFoundation: AMeeting of the Minds:MinorityAthlete|MinorityProfessional

Association of BlackWomen Attorneys(ABWA): BreastCancer AwarenessDiscussion

New York Women'sBar Association(NYWBA): MuseumTour

The MetropolitanBlack BarAssociation’s 2015Officers and Board ofDirectors InstallationCeremony

Practicing Attorneysfor Law Students(PALS): 8th AnnualRetreat for NewAssociates of Color

Asian­American BarAssociation of NewYork (AABANY):LGBT APA Reception

LGBT Bar of GreaterNew York (LeGal):Diversity Mixer

Council of UrbanProfessionals (CUPs):6th Annual Lawyers'Forum

Metropolitan BlackBar Association(MBBA) and TheCatalyst NetworkFoundation: CareerExploration Fair

and experience into a successful career in compliance in the financial services, life science, andinsurance industries. The panelists will share tips on entering the compliance field, a glimpseinto their day­to­day activities, and more.

Moderator: Rakhi Bahadkar­Rajpaul, Director, Legal and Compliance, Morgan Stanley

Panelists: Ingrid A. Pelzer, Senior Manager of Regulatory and Compliance Services, PorzioLife Sciences, LLC; Emily Jordan, Senior Counsel, Legal and Compliance, Affinity HealthPlan; Michael McMaster, Managing Director, BNY Mellon Capital Markets; Rose­AnneRichter, Managing Director, Morgan Stanley

For more information, please click here: http://bit.ly/1RiKYP7

In­House Counsel Networking ReceptionTuesday, October 13; 6:00pm­7:30pm

This program is for In­House Counsel Only. There is no charge for this program. Special registration required.

Please join us at a special reception for In­House Counsel hosted by the New York City BarAssociation. Meet other In­House Counsel and members of the City Bar's Executive Committeewho will share their insight on the benefits of becoming involved with the City Bar and answerany questions you may have. Enjoy drinks and hors d'oeuvres while networking in our landmarkbuilding located in midtown Manhattan.

Remarks: Debra L. Raskin, President, New York City Bar Association; Nancy Louden,Senior Vice President and Deputy General Counsel, The Estee Lauder Companies; BretParker, Executive Director, New York City Bar Association

Register here: http://bit.ly/1KXPiOA

Narrowing the Commercial Litigation Gender GapThursday, October 15; 8:00am­9:30amProgram Fee: $25 Members | $35 Non­Members

This program will be an intimate breakfast discussion with federal and state court judges atevery table to discuss how we can close the gender gap that is so often seen in commerciallitigation. This will be an opportunity for heads of litigation departments, litigation partners,and in­house counsel to come together to discuss what their respective firms or corporations arecurrently doing to close the gap, as well as what still needs to be done.

Sponsored by: Women Litigators Subcommittee of the Committee on Women in theLegal Profession, Lori Pines, Chair

Panelists: Hon. Loretta A. Preska, Chief Judge, US District Court, SDNY; Hon. RosalynH. Richter, Appellate Division, First Judicial Department, Supreme Court of the State of NewYork; Hon. Angela Mazzarelli, Appellate Division, First Judicial Department, SupremeCourt of the State of New York; Hon. Saliann Scarpulla, Commercial Division, SupremeCourt of the State of New York; Hon. Paul A. Crotty, US District Court, SDNY; Hon. P.Kevin Castel, US District Court, SDNY

For more information, please click here: http://bit.ly/1O8lZQn

Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow: The Marriage Equality Debate in AmericaThursday, October 15; 12:00pm­2:00pmAdmitted Attorneys and Members of the Public: $30 | Law Students: $15

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Law & Reorder: BestLaw Firms forWomen

Practicing Attorneysfor Law Students(PALS): Become aMentor

Empire Mock TrialWorld Championship:Judges Needed

Asian American BarAssociation of NY(AABANY): Don H.Liu Scholarship

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Speakers: William N. Eskridge, Jr., Yale Law School; Christopher R. Riano, ColumbiaUniversity

For more information, please click here: http://bit.ly/1iLSXbu

Program and Reception For International LL.M. CandidatesThursday, October 15; 6:30pm­8:30pm

Join a panel of experts as they speak about how they came to be involved in internationalpractice. They will offer advice on effective contact­making and networking, including howjoining the New York City Bar and participating in its activities can be an effective route to do so.Meet, mingle and network with panelists and other City Bar leaders.

Welcome remarks: Debra L. Raskin, President, New York City Bar Association

Moderator: Mark Shulman, Chair, New York City Bar Association Asian Affairs Committee

Speakers: Adriana Ospina, Director of Pro Bono Partnerships, Cyrus R. Vance Center forInternational Justice; Nicola Christine Port, Senior Vice President and Associate GeneralCounsel, ACE Group; Hon. Delissa A. Ridgway, Judge, U.S. Court of International Trade &Member, City Bar Council on International Affairs

For more information, please click here: http://bit.ly/1iPfg02

An Evening with Judge Ronald EllisThursday, October 15; Program 6:00pm­7:00pm; Reception 7:00pm­7:30pmProgram Fee: $15 Members | $30 Non Members

Join us for an Evening with Federal Magistrate Judge Ronald L. Ellis as he shares reflections onhis career path from a patent lawyer to civil rights litigator to Federal Magistrate Judge. He willalso give advice on how to make your way through the legal profession, and the responsibilitiesand benefits of being an active member of the profession. The Evening is part of the SpeakerSeries of the New Lawyer Institute, which is designed to prepare new lawyers to be successful inthe legal profession.

Speaker: Hon. Ronald L. Ellis, Federal Magistrate Judge, SDNY

For more information, please click here: http://bit.ly/1hbh5TR

An Evening with Zachary CarterThursday, October 22; Program 6:30pm­7:30pm, Reception 7:30pm­8:00pmProgram Fee: $15 Members | $30 Non Members

Join us for an Evening with New York City Corporation Counsel Zachary Carter as he sharesreflections on his career path, which includes both private practice and public service, includingas a judge and United States Attorney. He will also give advice on how to make your way throughthe legal profession, and the responsibilities and benefits of being an active member of theprofession. The Evening is part of the Speaker Series of the New Lawyer Institute, which isdesigned to prepare new lawyers to be successful in the legal profession.

Speaker: Hon. Zachary Carter, New York City Corporation Counsel

For more information, please click here: http://bit.ly/1j18N2M

What Employers Want: Inside Secrets to the Hiring ProcessWednesday, October 28; 6:30pm­8:30pm

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Program Fee: $5 Law Student Members | $10 Members | $25 Non­Members

Aside from academic credentials and legal research and writing skills, do you really know whatcompetencies employers evaluate during the hiring process? The expert panelists will sharetheir inside knowledge of the intangible competencies employers consider when making a hiringdecision. The panelists will also discuss how you can demonstrate these distinguishingcompetencies in your application materials and during an interview and will share tips on how todevelop these intangible skills. Please join us to learn how you can differentiate yourself in apool of qualified applicants.

Speakers: Stuart Smith, Director of Legal Recruitment, New York City LawDepartment;Nancy Block, Partner and Hiring Committee Member, Martin Clearwater & BellLLP; Adam Heintz, Director of Pro Bono Services, Legal Services NYC; Nancy Parker,Director of Attorney Recruitment, Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP

Sponsored by: Career Advancement and Management, Aisha Joseph, Chair.

For more information, please click: http://bit.ly/1JHsIZz

Rainmakers: Born or BredWednesday, October 28; 6:00pm­8:30pmProgram Fee: $10 Student Member | $20 Member | $35 Non­Members

What makes some people excel in business development, bringing in new clients and furtheringpre­existing relationships? Do rainmakers have different personal characteristics from otherlawyers and if so, what are they and how can they be measured? Can lawyers learn thosecharacteristics? Is there a difference between male and female rainmakers? These and otherquestions will be addressed by Patricia Gillette, in her discussion of the Rainmaking Study thataddressed these issues and more. Her discussion of the study will be followed by a panel of in­house lawyers and rainmakers who will offer practical tips about business development.

Sponsored Committee(s): Women in the Legal Profession, Lori Pines, Chair; Business &Leadership Subcommittee, Bernadette Beekman, Chair

Moderator: Patricia Gillette, Orrick LLP

Panelists: Michele Coleman Mayes, General Counsel, New York Public Library; AlexandraPoe, Reed Smith LLP; Scott Lindvall, Kaye Scholer LLP; Steven Greenspan, VicePresident, Chief Litigation Counsel, United Technologies Corporation

For more information, please click: http://bit.ly/1hgrzkQ

Preparing for a Career in Legal AcademiaThursday, October 29; 6:00pm­7:30pmProgram Fee: $5 Law Student Members | $10 Member | $25 Non Members

This program consists of a panel discussion and workshop with the purpose of introducingattendees to the legal academic job market. The panelists will discuss best practices fortraditional and alternative paths to legal academia. The workshop will include a self­assessmentduring which the participants will evaluate their preparation and readiness for the market. Bothlawyers and law students are encouraged to attend.

Moderator: Taja­Nia Y. Henderson, Visiting Professor of Law, Brooklyn Law School

Panelists: Farrin Anello, Visiting Assistant Clinical Professor, Seton Hall University School ofLaw; Julian Arato, Assistant Professor, Brooklyn Law School; Ji Li, Associate Professor,Rutgers School of Law

Sponsored by: Minorities in the Profession Committee, Rakhi Bahadkar­Rajpaul, Chair

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Co­sponsored by: Women in the Legal Profession, Lori L. Pines, Chair; DiversityPipeline Committee, Deesha M. Hill, Chair; Practicing Attorneys for Law Students(PALS), Inc.

For more information, please click: http://bit.ly/1QNFOd

United Men of Color (U­MOC) & PLG Consulting: Suit Up for Success ClothingDriveMonday, October 5­Friday, October 16The Compass in the Atrium Room, Stella & Charles Guttman Community College; 50 West 40thStreet, New York, NY

Donate lightly worn professional clothing such as suits, dress shirts, ties, or shoes. Yourcontribution ensures that each U­MOC Scholar has access to professional dresswear.

For more information, please email: u­moc@guttman.cuny.edu

Korean American Lawyers Association of Greater New York (KALAGNY):Litigation Committee's Two­Part Deposition Workshop (Part Two)Tuesday, October 6; 7:00pm­9:00pmWilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati LLP; 1301 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY

KALAGNY's Litigation Committee will be holding a two­part deposition workshop on August 25,2015 and October 6, 2015. Both events will be held from 7:00pm ­ 9:00pm at the New Yorkoffice of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati LLP. Members of the Committee (with guests fromthe IP Committee) will role play as examiners, witnesses, and defense counsel to conduct livedepositions complete with a mock fact pattern. The depositions will be transcribed by a realcourt reporter.

For more information, please click here: http://bit.ly/1YVsyJs

New York Women's Bar Association (NYWBA): Better Lawyering ThroughMindfulness Tuesday, October 6; 5:30pm­8:30pmREBNY Boardroom; 570 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Is stress or anxiety keeping you from doing your best work? Do you experience high levels ofstress or anxiety? The practice of mindfulness is gaining traction amongst modernprofessionals, and with good reason. In a world where distractions abound but productivitymust remain at an all­time high, it’s imperative that lawyers stay focused, calm, and controlled.Mindfulness and meditation are training tools for the brain. Just as you can exercise for peakphysical performance, you can train the mind for optimal performance.

Speaker: Jeena Cho, author, The Anxious Lawyer

Register here: http://bit.ly/1OGS7dP

LGBT Bar of Greater New York (LeGal): What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You–The Roles of the Attorney General and Public Administrator CLEWednesday, October 7; 8:30am­10:00amThe SAGE Center; 305 Seventh Ave, 15th Floor, New York, NY

Join the LGBT Bar of Greater New York to earn 1.5 Professional Practice CLE credits whilelearning about the role of the Attorney General and Public Administrator in Surrogate's Court

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Proceedings.

Moderator: Thomas Sciacca, Law Offices of Thomas Sciacca, PLLC

Speakers: Staci Graber, Counsel to the New York County Public Administrator, Schram,Graber & Opell, P.C.; Lisa Barbieri, Assistant Attorney General, Charities Bureau, New YorkState Attorney General's Office

For more information, please click here: http://bit.ly/1GkwYxT

HNBA Hispanic Heritage Month CelebrationWednesday, October 7; 6:30pm Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP; One Liberty Plaza, 39th Floor, New York, NY

In celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month, Cleary Gottlieb, in partnership with theHispanic National Bar Association (HNBA), cordially invites you to a conversation with JoséSantaella, celebrated chef, cookbook author and restaurant owner.

Speaker: José Santaella, author, Cocina Tropical

For more information, please click here: http://bit.ly/1VnG5ub

Practicing Attorneys for Law Students (PALS): Fall 2015 Kick­Off Reception Wednesday, October 7; 6:00pm­8:30pmSullivan & Cromwell; 125 Broad Street, New York, NY

The Fall Kick­Off Reception is designed to assist all law students and junior attorneys of colorwith developing a network of attorneys committed to diversity and inclusion.

Register here: http://bit.ly/1RgrLhd

Dominican Bar Association (DBA): Derechos de Inquilinos y ArrendadoresWednesday, October 7; 6:00pm El Centro Cívico Cultural Dominicano; 619 West 145 Street, New York, NY

For more information, please click here: http://bit.ly/1P5ULZP

The Metropolitan Black Bar Association (MBBA): New York Trusts and EstatesCLEWednesday, October 7; 6:00pm­7:30pmMoses & Singer; 405 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY

This “how­to” series offers an overview of estate planning basics, including drafting, executing,and implementing a basic estate plan. Whether you are new to estate planning or simply want arefresher course, this program contains practical information you need to know.

Speakers: Lori Anne Douglas; Veronica Escobar, HNBA Region II Deputy President

Co­sponsors: Asian American Bar Association of New York; Association of Black WomenAttorneys; Korean American Lawyers Association of Greater New York; Caribbean AttorneysNetwork; Dominican Bar Association; Puerto Rican Bar Association; Hispanic National BarAssociation, Region II (NY)

Register here: http://bit.ly/1LkBUdH

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Fordham Law Alumni Association: How to Build and Leverage Relationships toBe a Happy LawyerWednesday, October 7; 6:30pm­8:30pmFordham Law School, Bateman Room; 150 West 62nd Street

Moderator: Suzie Scanlon Rabinowitz, Co­Founder & Managing Director, Bliss Lawyers

Speakers: Neysa Alsina, New York City Bar Association; Sandra Gonzalez, Goya Foods;Marla Spersky, CEO & President, WOMN LLC

Sponsor: Women's Networking Affinity Group

Register here: http://bit.ly/1KW7Yy9

CUNY Center on Latino & Latina Rights and Equality/Puerto Rican BarAssociation/Hispanic National Bar Association Sixth Annual Supreme CourtReviewThursday, October 8; 5:30pm­8:30pmOrrick Herrington & Sutcliffe, LLP; 51 West 52nd Street, New York, NY

Join CLORE, PRBA, and HNBA in a review of key cases of the 2014­2015 term. Please RSVP byWednesday, October 7.

Moderator: Natalie Gomez Velez, Director, Center on Latino and Latina Rights and Equality

Panelists: Christopher Cariello, Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe, LLP; Myrna Perez,Brennan Center for Democracy Program; Carmen A. Pacheco, Pacheco & Lugo PLLC; FabioArcila, Jr., Touro Law Center; Janet Calvo, CUNY School of Law

RSVP by October 7 here: http://bit.ly/1jbcFyh

New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) International Section 2nd AnnualProfessional Networking Cocktail ReceptionThursday, October 8; 7:00pm­9:00pmBaker & McKenzie LLP; 452 5th Avenue, New York, NY

Interested in Meeting Attorneys Practicing International Law? Then come join us for cocktails,hors d’oeuvres, and an important discussion about how the Section benefits its InternationalLawyers. All New York State attorneys and law students are invited to attend andparticipate.Space is limited; please RSVP at your earliest convenience.

RSVP here: http://bit.ly/1LmTcHj

Amistad Long Island Black Bar Association: Annual GalaSaturday, October 10; 7:00pm­11:30pmLong Island Marriott; 101 James Doolittle Boulevard, Uniondale, NY

The Amistad Long Island Black Bar Association will host its Annual Gala on October 10 at theLong Island Marriott in Uniondale, NY. This year's theme is "A Call to Consciousness."

Speaker: Maggie Anderson, author, Our Black Year

Honorees: Hon. Darlene Harris, Nassau County District Judge; Vincent DeMarco,Suffolk County Sheriff

Register here: http://bit.ly/1WyRBjl

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LGBT Bar of Greater New York (LeGal): OktoberfestTuesday, October 13; 6:30pm­9:30pmThe Invisible Dog, 51 Bergen Street, Brooklyn, NY

Join us for craft beers and wine at a free, spirited kick­off of LeGaL's new Public Interest LawCommittee (PILC). The PILC aims to promote public interest lawyering on behalf of the LGBTcommunity through networking, advocacy, and placement of pro bono cases.

Register here: http://conta.cc/1OJgvLT

Dive/In: Orrick's 7th Annual Diversity & Inclusion CelebrationWednesday, October 14; 6:00pm­8:00pmOrrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP; CBS Building, 51 West 52nd Street, 23rd Floor, New York,NY

A discussion and reception with Seneca Women founders, Ambassador Melanne Verveer andKim Azzarelli, who are also the authors of Fast Forward: How Women Can Achieve Power andPurpose. Companies, countries and organizations the world over are waking up to today's newreality. Women control the lion's share of purchasing power and are increasingly essential tocompetitiveness. The age of women's transformative economic influence has finally arrived, andwomen are using their power for purpose, redefining what power and success mean in theprocess. Guests will learn how some of the world's most inspiring women are using theirgrowing economic power to create success and meaning in their lives while building a betterworld.

Speakers: Melanne Verveer and Kim Azzarelli, Founders, Seneca Women

Register here: http://bit.ly/1OMQjzT

Metropolitan Black Bar Association (MBBA): Attorneys at the Top ReceptionWednesday, October 14; 6:00pm­8:00pmBeautique, 8 West 58th Street, New York, NY

Please join the MBBA and The Network Journal at this private networking event to meet othertop professionals in the legal industry. RSVP required no later than Tuesday, October 13th.

For more information, please visit www.mbbanyc.org/calendar.

The Metropolitan Black Bar Association(MBBA): Smart Money Moves in Your20’s and 30’s Thursday, October 15; 6:30pm­8:30pmMetLife; 1095 Avenue of the Americas, 23rd Floor Auditorium, New York, NY

This workshop is for employees who are just out of school or those who are ten or more yearsinto their career. This workshop offers ten relevant tips from creating a budget to establishingan emergency fund to making the most of retirement savings.

Register here: http://bit.ly/1KSxCnk

Joint Latino Bar Association Hispanic Heritage Month CelebrationThursday, October 15; 6:00pm­8:00pmPaul Hastings; Conference Room 701, 75 East 55th St, New York, NY

Come celebrate the rich Hispanic culture with a keynote from the Honorable Jenny Rivera,Associate Judge of the New York Court of Appeals. HNBA National President RobertMaldonado will present opening remarks and the event will conclude with networking, cocktails,

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and hors d’oeuvres.

Speakers: Hon. Jenny Rivera, New York Court of Appeals; Robert Maldonado, HNBANational President

RSVP here: http://bit.ly/1OKfEKS

Practicing Attorneys for Law Students (PALS): Exclusive 1L Intensive ExamTaking Workshop For Law Students of ColorFriday, October 16; 3:30pm­8:00pmWeil, Gotshal & Manges LLP; 767 5th Avenue, New York, NY

Practicing Attorneys for Law Students (PALS) and BARBRI Law Preview present a workshop onhow to conquer essays and multiple­choice questions.

Speaker: Professor Frederic Neustadt, Fordham University School of Law

Sponsors: BARBRI Law Preview

Register here: http://bit.ly/1MH0SBk

Association of Black Women Attorneys (ABWA): New York City Walks with UsSaturday, October 17; 8:00am Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum; Pier 86, West 46th Street and 12th Avenue, New York, NY

The ABWA Community Service Committee is very excited to invite you to participate in the 12thAnnual Walk With Us To Cure Lupus 5K walkathon hosted by the Alliance for Lupus Research("ALR") on Saturday, October 17, 2015 at the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum. The walk isintended to raise awareness and critical funds for lupus research. As we heard at the ABWAInstallation Ceremony, two out of three individuals diagnosed with lupus are Black women.Please join ABWA as we do our part to help find a cure for lupus! And if you are unable to walk,please donate!

Register here: http://bit.ly/1POd18e

Asian­American Bar Association of New York (AABANY): Networking Event toCelebrate the New York Asian Women’s CenterWednesday, October 21; 7:00pm­9:00pmLee Anav Chung White & Kim LLP; 156 Fifth Avenue, Suite 303, New York, NY

This is a networking event to benefit the Domestic Violence survivors of the New York AsianWomen’s Center, which provides a safe haven for women and their children. The 33 year oldorganization provides multi­lingual support programs for families from all cultural backgroundsoffering shelter services, job training, and counseling.

Speakers: Hon. Doris Ling­Cohan, NYS Supreme Court, Appellate Term, First Department;Founding Member, NYAWC; Sarah Flatto, Director, Programs & Outreach, NYC FamilyJustice Center, Manhattan

RSVP here: http://bit.ly/1KUnmfg

Metropolitan Black Bar Association (MBBA) and The Catalyst NetworkFoundation: A Meeting of the Minds: Minority Athlete|Minority ProfessionalWednesday, October 21; 6:00pm­8:30pmKatra Lounge; 217 Bowery, New York, NY

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This panel will address pressures faced by Black & Latino athletes in mainstream Americansports culture. How do we foster business relationships between the Black & Latino athletes andprofessionals?

Panelists: Fatimah Gilliam, Founder & CEO, The Azara Group; Mia Hall, communitymanager, Brooklyn Nets

Register here: http://bit.ly/1WyOdoP

Association of Black Women Attorneys (ABWA): Breast Cancer AwarenessDiscussion Tuesday, October 20; 6:30pm­8:00pmAkerman LLP; 666 5th Ave, New York, NY

You're invited to join us at Akerman LLP on Tuesday, 10/20 from 6:30­8 p.m. for a discussionon breast cancer awareness.

Speakers: Dr. Kathie­Ann Joseph, MD, MPH, Chief of Bellevue Hospital's Breast SurgeryService; Erika Stallings, Akerman LLP.

For more information, please visit ABWA's website: http://abwanewyork.org/

New York Women's Bar Association (NYWBA): Museum Tour Wednesday, October 21; 6:00pm Museum of the City of New York; 1220 Fifth Ave, New York, NY Program fee: $30

Join the NYWBA for a Private Tour of the Museum of the City of New York. A docent willconduct a tour for our group of the second and third floor galleries, including the Gilded NewYork, Folk City and Activist New York exhibits. Following the tour, the group will reconvene forcocktails at The Lexington Social, located just a few blocks away from the Museum on LexingtonAvenue and 103rd Street.

Register here: http://bit.ly/1jztsej

The Metropolitan Black Bar Association’s 2015 Officers and Board of DirectorsInstallation CeremonyThursday, October 22; 6:00pm­8:30pmMayer Brown LLP, 1221 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY

Please join the Metropolitan Black Bar Association 2015 Officers and Board of DirectorsInstallation Ceremony at Mayer Brown LLP.

Register here: http://bit.ly/1LPTyoq

Hispanic National Bar Association (HNBA) Region II: Speed MentoringThursday, October 22; 6:00pm­8:30pmMetLife; 277 Park Avenue, New York, NY

The Hispanic National Bar Association (HNBA) Region II, HNBA Law Student Division, andMetLife invite you to participate in an evening of speed networking.

For more information, please click here: http://bit.ly/1LfUOjW

Practicing Attorneys for Law Students (PALS): 8th Annual Retreat for New

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Associates of Color Friday, October 23; 9:00am­5:00pm

Practicing Attorneys for Law Students (PALS) presents a full­day intensive legal professionaldevelopment workshop to assist new attorneys of color thrive in their first and second years ofpractice. Participants will hear from experienced attorneys about thriving in the professionallegal environment.

Registration for this event will open on October 5th, please visit www.palsprogram.org at thattime.

Asian­American Bar Association of New York (AABANY): LGBT APA ReceptionMonday, October 26; 6:00pm­8:00pm Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom; 4 Times Square, New York, NY

Please join AABANY for a reception at Skadden Arps.

RSVP here: http://bit.ly/1N5VoTO

LGBT Bar of Greater New York (LeGal): Diversity Mixer Thursday, October 29; 8:00pm­10:00pmBoxers HK, 742 Ninth Avenue, New York, NY

LeGal invites you to its first Diversity Mixer.

Sponsors: Foley & Lardner LLP; Boies, Schiller & Flexner LLP

Register here: http://conta.cc/1N4BWqg

Council of Urban Professionals (CUPs): 6th Annual Lawyers' Forum Thursday, October 29; 6:00pm­9:00pmEspace, 635 West 42nd Street, New York, NY

Keynote speaker: Kimberley D. Harris, Executive Vice President & General Counsel,NBCUniversal

Moderator: Craig Robinson, Executive Vice President & Chief Diversity Officer,NBCUniversal

Sponsored by: JPMorgan, Paul Weiss Rifkind & Garrison LLP, Morgan Stanley,Perkins Coie, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, Viacom, Cleary Gottlieb Steen &Hamilton LLP, Ropes & Gray LLP, Weil Gotshal & Manges LLP

Purchase tickets here: http://bit.ly/1O6GevW

Metropolitan Black Bar Association (MBBA) and The Catalyst NetworkFoundation: Career Exploration FairSaturday, October 31; 2:00pm­3:30pmCity Poly Tech High School; 105 Tech Place, Brooklyn, NY

The purpose of this program is to expose high school and undergraduate students and parentsto career fields and tips on how one can position themselves to transition/become successfulinto a profession/sector.

The professional counsel portion of the program is to provide operations, marketing, legal,branding, finance and accounting advice.

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To RSVP or volunteer, please visit: http://bit.ly/1MGXJS1

Law & Reorder: Best Law Firms for WomenMonday, November 2; 12:15pm­2:00pmDLA Piper; 1251 Avenue of the Americas, 27th Floor, New York, NY

During this event, Working Mother and Flex­Time Lawyers will release the data and trendsidentified in conducting the 2015 national survey of work/life balance and women issues at lawfirms. These findings will be highlighted in light of prior years' statistics to track thebenchmarking changes in the profession since the Best Law Firms for Women initiative began in2007.

Speaker: Deborah Epstein Henry, Law & Reorder, Flex­Time Lawyers LLC

RSVP here: http://bit.ly/1hlmszU

Volunteer Opportunities

Practicing Attorneys for Law Students (PALS): Become a Mentor

The PALS Mentoring Program matches law students of color with practicing attorneys, whoserve as professional development resources, and has done so for 30 years.

Apply to be a mentor here: http://bit.ly/1KSu1Wv

Empire Mock Trial World Championship: Judges NeededSaturday, October 24 ­ Monday, October 26

The nonprofit Empire Mock Trial is pleased to invite you to participate as a judge in its "WorldChampionship" mock trial program on October 24­26 at the federal court in Brooklyn. Over 550 talented high school students from across the globe are traveling to the Big Apple andthey need you to serve as their mock judges and jurors but real life educators! By volunteeringjust a few hours of your time, you can make a meaningful impact in these young people's liveswhile earning CLE credit in the process.

Register to be a judge here: http://bit.ly/1FKyhv9

Scholarship Opportunities

Asian American Bar Association of NY (AABANY): Don H. Liu Scholarship Deadline: November 16

In 2016 the Selection Committee will select three (3) Don H. Liu Scholars who have successfullycompleted one semester of law school and possess the qualities to succeed at a top law firm or aFortune 500 corporation. Each scholar will receive a scholarship in the amount of $15,000. The program will assist each Scholar’s development as a future private­sector leader of the legalprofession. Applications will be available after September 1, 2015 and interested applicantsmust submit a completed application form along with all supporting documents to DonHLiuScholars@gmail.com no later than November 16, 2015.

For more information about the scholarship, please click here: http://bit.ly/1O0HMrJ

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