by richmondlawcdo | Sep 26, 2022 | Advice for Students, Networking
by Mary Crane The following rules will help anyone successfully navigate a reception or networking event. Introduce yourself. Introducing yourself is the most important thing you’ll do at any event. State your name and provide a descriptor, your own 30-second...
by richmondlawcdo | Feb 1, 2022 | Networking, Programs and Events
Equal Justice Works is hosting the following two programs: Webinar: “The Women of Color Fireside Chat Series” The American Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division’s Women of Color Task Force is hosting a series of fireside chats with women of color from...
by richmondlawcdo | May 28, 2021 | Advice for Students, Networking
by Ben Rigney (L’22) Being a first-generation law student presents unique challenges. One of those challenges is networking: As a first-generation law student, there isn’t a built-in network of attorneys to look to for job prospects. What I found, however, is...
by richmondlawcdo | Nov 18, 2020 | Advice for Students, Networking, Uncategorized
The approaching holiday season provides new professionals and law students with multiple opportunities to make new contacts and deepen relationships that already exist. To make the most of these events, use these strategies: Attend every holiday Zoom party and...
by richmondlawcdo | Nov 17, 2020 | Advice for Students, Networking
by Rebecca Pinsky (L’22) 1L Summer Employment: One, San Francisco, CA I worked for 4 years between undergrad and law school and made a point during that period to get to know the people I worked with. When it came time to look for a summer internship, I reached...
by richmondlawcdo | Oct 25, 2020 | Networking
A long time ago, in a galaxy far away… Okay, so the last time we conducted “normal” outreach to employers was only 7 months ago, but it feels like a different world now. Back then, the CDO regularly connected with employers and potential employers by phone and in...
