Albany Law School: Diversity and Inclusion Newsletter, Issue 1

Published by members of the Law School’s Faculty Diversity Committee.
Website: http://www.albanylaw.edu/diversity 

PAID ($6,000 stipend) 1L & 2L NYC Summer Legal internship with Host Employer: Salesforce. Apply by: Monday, March 27th

Dear 1L and 2L Albany Law School students:  

Kenneth G. Standard Diversity Internship Program (Summer 2017) – Paid Job
($6,000 Stipend)  — This in-house counsel internship job is in New York City!

Host Employer: Salesforce.com (NY, NY) ***The application deadline has been extended to Monday, 3/27/17.***

• Position: Summer 2017 Legal Internship (Paid)
• Eligible Students: Students must be in the Class of 2019 or the Class of 2018 from under-represented groups attending a participating law school and capable of fulfilling the requested work hours and responsibilities.
• This internship posted can be found in ALBANYLAW LINK under “Jobs.” The JOB ID # is 21176.

NOTE: This posting has been extended twice – all past applicants from Albany Law School are still under consideration (per email from ALS alum David Rothenberg, Esq. on 3/22/17).

 

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor visited Albany Law School on Monday, April 3rd

United States Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor visited Albany Law School on Monday, April 3. She met privately with students, spend time with the faculty, and addressed the law school community.

“This was an historic day for Albany Law School,” said Alicia Ouellette, Albany Law’s president and dean. “We are honored that our students, faculty, and community have the opportunity to meet Justice Sotomayor.”

Justice Sotomayor received the law school’s Kate Stoneman Award, presented annually by the law school to people in the legal profession who have demonstrated a commitment to seeking change and equal opportunities for women.  The inaugural honoree was Chief Judge Judith Kaye in 1994.  The award is named for Kate Stoneman, who in 1898 became the first woman to graduate from Albany Law School.  Stoneman was also the first woman to pass the New York bar exam, but her application to become an attorney was denied because of her gender.  She campaigned to change the rules and make women eligible for licensure as attorneys; her campaign succeeded, and she then became the first woman admitted to the bar in New York State.

On April 4, Justice Sotomayor will headline the University at Albany’s Speaker Series, discussing her autobiography, “My Beloved World,” which recounts her inspiring journey to the federal bench.  That event is free and open to the UAlbany community.

Justice Sotomayor is the third woman and the first Latina to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court. She was appointed to the position by President Barack Obama in August 2009. Born in Bronx, N.Y., on June 25, 1954, she graduated summa cum laude from Princeton University. In 1979, she earned a J.D. from Yale Law School, where she was an editor of the Yale Law Journal. She served as Assistant District Attorney in the New York County District Attorney’s Office from 1979–1984. She then litigated international commercial matters in New York City at Pavia & Harcourt, where she served as an associate and then partner from 1984–1992. In 1991, President George H.W. Bush nominated her to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, and she served in that role from 1992to 1998. She served as a judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit from 1998 to 2009. President Barack Obama nominated her as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court on May 26, 2009, and she assumed that role on August 8, 2009.

Youth Law Day @ Albany Law School: Tuesday, Feb. 21st

Youth Law Day (YLD) is a program sponsored by the New York State Bar Association’s Committee on Diversity and Inclusion and administered by its Youth Law Day Subcommittee. The goal of the program is to provide high school students with a sense of the law school experience, and to reduce the mystery or sense of unattainability that might be associated with it. Typically, the centerpiece is an interactive classroom experience led by law school faculty.  Nearly 80 high school students from the Capital District YMCA, Glenmont Job Corps and guests from the Albany Law School Community will spend the day with us exploring the possibility of a legal profession.

Since 2006, all of New York’s 15 law schools have opened their doors to high school and elementary school students in their communities. The goal of the program is to help high school students envision law school as a realistic opportunity.

Special thanks to the Admissions Office; Professors: Gerald Rock and Sarah Rogerson; and all of our presenters, student participants and volunteers.

Federal Work-Study Openings, Spring 2017: “Too Together Tutoring Program”, $12/hr – Apply by Feb. 28

Tutors (Multiple Openings – $12/hour) – Apply on CSM by Feb. 28th. 
(Albany Law School students who are work-study eligible are encouraged to apply).

Please log into your ALBANYLAW LINK account for more information and to apply. Contact your assigned career counselor in our office with questions! And remember, the application deadline is February 28, 2017.

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Work hours available: Monday through Thursday, 3:00 to 5:00pm, during the Spring & Fall 2017 semesters.  Questions! please email Andrea Wedler, Director of Financial Aid, awedl@albanylaw.edu

Position Type: Academic year, Work-study openings

Desired Class Level(s): 1L, 2L, 3L

Description: Looking for students willing to tutor at-risk, urban students (ages 5- 13 years).   Hiring Criteria: Must be federal work study eligible (contact the Albany Law’s Financial Aid Office to determine eligibility).

Description: Looking for law students willing to tutor at-risk, urban students (ages 5- 13 years). Tutors are needed for a community-based partnership for afterschool tutoring for students in Albany. We are looking for motivated individuals to assist us in providing curriculum, providing special activities, administrative duties, as well as research and grant writing. Hours available: Monday through Thursday – 3:00 to 5:00pm.

Off-Campus Work Site: Two Together Literacy Project, 200 Green Street, Albany, NY 12201   (Less than 3 miles from the Law School).

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Summer 2017 Diversity Internship Opportunities (Paid: $6,000/stipend): NYC and Purchase, NY

The Kenneth G. Standard Diversity Internship Program, sponsored by the New York State Bar Association’s Corporate Counsel Section, has announced two additional summer 2017 diversity internships.  The goal of this program is to increase the representation of lawyers and students from a diverse range of backgrounds in corporate legal departments, and to provide students from a diverse range of backgrounds with an opportunity to experience in-house legal practice.  The ultimate goal of the Diversity Internship Program is to create a network and forge relationships which will foster greater diversity in corporate legal departments throughout New York State. 

Remember, the application deadline is February 20, 2017.

Employer: PepsiCo, Purchase, NY:  Legal Intern: PepsiCo is a premier Consumer Products Company focused on convenient foods and beverages. PepsiCo’s tax department is committed to the Program and prepared to dedicate the time and resources necessary to promote its success. 

YMCA Meet, Greet and Network! November 16, 2016; 5:30-7:30pm

YMCA MEET, GREET AND NETWORK!
NOVEMBER 16, 2016, Time: 5:30PM – 7:30 PM
THE POINT, 1100 MADISION AVENUE, ALBANY NY 12208
Light appetizers and beverages will be served.

Come welcome the Capital District YMCA’s new Director of Youth Development, Anzala Alozie, Esq., (she is a 2001 Albany Law School alumna). Join us for this social and learn about this year’s Youth Development initiatives and how you can play a part.

Anzala brings not-for-profit executive leadership experience in organizational operations, management and program development. She is highly skilled in strategic partnership building, public speaking and fundraising. She has program development expertise in youth empowerment, leadership development, diversity and cultural competence. Her recognition as an Adult Achiever and member of the Youth Development Committee make her a unique fit for her new role!   Please email: gglasser@cdymca.org  if you would like to attend.

 

 

2016 Lavender Law Career Fair and Conference, August 4-6

Dear Class of 2016, 2017 and 2018:

With nearly 170 recruiters from law firms, government agencies, and non-profit organizations interested in diversifying their workplaces – please join them at this year Lavender Career Fair and Conference.     REGISTER TODAY:  http://www.law.uchicago.edu/lavenderlaw%20

The National LGBT Bar Association presents the 2016 Lavender Law Career Fair & Conference:  Date: August 4-6, 2016
List of Employers: http://www.law.uchicago.edu/employers

 

June 2016 Roundup: Office of Diversity (NYCBAR)

Invitations to three upcoming NYC Bar Association sponsored networking events.  See below instructions to RSVP:      

What I Wish I Had Known As A Young Lawyer
Tuesday, June 21; 8:30am-10:00am (at the NYC Bar Association)
Program Fee: $5 Law Student Members | $ 15 Attorney Members | $ 30 Non Members
The panel discussion will be predominantly geared toward young lawyers whether they are associates, in-house, or in government. The panelists will include lawyers who are several years into their profession as well as others who are at later stages in their careers. The discussion will focus on helpful advice and thoughts for young lawyers, which may in turn benefit more seasoned lawyers as well.

Speakers: Randi Roberts – Vice President, Compliance – NBC Universal, Inc.; Sarah O’Connell – Sr. Counsel, Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP; Robin Kaver – Associate General Counsel, The Nielsen Company – Nielsen; Melanie A. Chieu – Associate, Ellenoff Grossman & Schole LLP; Hannah W. Mensch – Partner, Ehrenkranz Partners; Gretchen Beall Schumann, Partner, Cohen Rabin Stine Schumann LLP
Sponsoring Committee: Women in the Legal Profession, Lori L. Pines, Chair; New Lawyer Council
For more information and to RSVP, please click here: http://bit.ly/25Kmsl9

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Summer Associates & Interns Annual Reception
Tuesday, June 21; 6:30pm-8:30pm, NYC Bar Association:   FREE EVENT!
The New York City Bar and the New York Law Journal will host the annual welcoming reception in honor of summer associates and interns, their mentors and colleagues. Guests can mingle with other summer associates and attorneys, enjoy drinks and hors d’oeuvres, and have the chance to win great door prizes. We look forward to seeing you there!   This event is free to attend. Guests must be 21 and over.

Co-host: The New York Law Journal
Special thanks to: Magic Hat; Kaplan Bar Review; The New York Yankees
For group registrations, please email a list of attendees’ names, email addresses, and law schools to membershipservices@nycbar.org.
For more information, please click here: http://bit.ly/25JOtpi

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Chambers Diversity Seminar with Baker Botts LLP
Thursday, June 16; 3:30pm-6:00pm;
Location: The Yale Club 50 Vanderbilt Avenue, New York, NY

Across law departments and law firm communities, discussions on diversity & inclusion have consistently centered on the following areas: commitment to the cause of diversity; barriers to success; bias, unconscious bias and micro-inequities. Chambers’s panel will discuss new areas of focus and ways to democratize this know-how to empower diverse attorneys and the leaders who support their success.

Speakers: Werten Bellamy, Stakeholders, Inc.; Andrea Lerdo de Tejada, Latin America Office of Legal Obligations, JP Morgan; Shannon Minter, National Center for Lesbian Rights; Renee Wilm, Baker Botts LLP;  Co-sponsors: Sidley Austin LLP; Baker Botts LLP; Debevoise & Plimpton LLP; GreenbergTraurig
For more information, and to RSVP,  please click here: http://bit.ly/1U9o40g

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Job Opportunities: New York City Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH): Fall 2016 Fellowship & Internship
Application Deadline: Friday, August 26, 2016

Legal interns will be exposed to a variety of the cases described above. Surrounded by a collegial environment, interns will develop drafting, research, communication, and analytical skills. Typical assignments include: preparing summaries of trial or hearing records; drafting appeal decisions based on the record and relevant law; researching and drafting memoranda of law; analyzing newly adopted or proposed laws and rules that affect matters adjudicated at OATH; writing proposed rules; participating in policy discussions; and preparing records to assist in defending challenges to OATH decisions in state or federal court.

Please direct all inquiries to internships@oath.nyc.gov or visit www.nyc.gov/oath

New York City Bar
42 West 44th Street, New York, NY 10036
(212) 382-6600
www.nycbar.org

 

 

 

Summer 2016 Networking Opportunities and Job Announcements:

A Message from Baker McKenzie:

The Baker McKenzie LLP networking roundtables series will take place in June 2016 and are open to current and rising first year law students.  The second announcement below is for rising 2L (members of the Class of 2018) to apply now for a Summer 2017 Associate (paid) position at Baker Donelson.  This includes a $10,000 Scholarship toward the third year of law school. The deadline to apply is June 17th 2016. 

 1L Diversity Roundtable and Networking Discussions

We welcome you to join Baker & McKenzie for a series of 1L Diversity Roundtable Discussions in June. These events will provide an opportunity to meet our lawyers and discuss topics related to our summer associate program, life as a first-year associate and the overall Firm culture.