Interview Tips for Underrepresented and First Gen Attorneys

Speakers

Jennel Fernandez Weintraub Tobin	Alice Kessler Greenberg Traurig	Victoria Ayeni Sheppard Mullin

Moderator

Jacqueline Simonovich Weintraub Tobin

This program will provide advice regarding the law firm remote, onsite, and call-back interview process, aided by the lens and experience of underrepresented and first-generation attorneys and law firm hiring professionals. This program will also address not only general preparation strategies, but also how to navigate specific hurdles faced by these communities.

Topics

• How to prepare for a legal interview
• What law firms are looking for in candidates
• Common pitfalls and lessons learned
• Interviewing in the post-COVID era

Committee Chairs
Kevin Benedicto | Redgrave
Kai'Ree Howard | Murphy, Pearson, Bradley & Feeney

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