Career Pathways in Law
Virtual Roundtable Symposium

Date	Friday, July 24, 2026
Virtual Program	9:00 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.
In-Person Reception Celebration	5:30 - 7:00 p.m. Salesforce Tower Free to ALL Students who attended the "Careers in Law" Symposium during the day.  RSVP is required.

TIME: 10:00 - 10:45 a.m. | Litigation Section 
A Day in the Life of a Litigation Lawyer  

PANELISTS
Aaron Gothelf, American Arbitration Association

MODERATOR
Lina Gankin, Morrison Foerster

TIME: 11:00 - 11:45 a.m. | Labor and Employment 
 An Intro to Labor and Employment Careers for Law Students

PANELISTS
Rebecca Stephens, Farella Braun + Martel LLP
Carmen Leon, San Francisco City Attorney's Office
Ilona Turner, AWI-CH, Oppenheimer Investigations Group
William Jhaveri-Weeks, The Jhaveri-Weeks Firm, P.C.

TIME: 12:00 - 12:45 p.m. | Tax Section
A Day in the Life of a Tax Lawyer - High Demand, High Impact - An Intro to Tax Careers
The tax field quietly powers some of the most influential work in law firms, accounting firms, governments, and in-house departments—from massive deals and high-stakes litigation to personal wealth planning. This discussion will introduce law students to a practice area that’s in demand, constantly changing, and which practitioners tend to find surprisingly engaging and fun.

PANELISTS
Jim Davenport, RSM US
Benjamin Wohlford, Coblentz Patch Duffy & Bass
Junah Cho, BDO

MODERATOR
Scott Lee, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius

TIME: 1:00 - 1:45 p.m. | Environmental Law Section
A Day in the Life of as an Environmental Lawyer
An Intro to Environmental Careers for Law Students

PANELISTS
John Epperson, Buchalter
Jon-Erik Magnus, Rogers Joseph O'Donnell, PC
Jim Arnold, The Arnold Law Practice

MODERATOR
Anna Nguyen, WELG

TIME: 2:00 – 2:45 p.m.
A Day in the Life of a Lawyer
An Intro to Lawyers Who Built Careers Their Own Way
Our panelists will provide a candid look at daily life in the profession and practical advice on building a career that aligns with their goals.  Hear how they shaped their careers beyond traditional trajectories, offering insights into flexibility, innovation, and real-world decision-making in their practice.

PANELISTS
Clare Badaracco, Maximus Law 
Philip Omorogbe, Mignano Law Group

TIME: 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. | In-Person Reception Celebration
Location: Salesforce Tower
RSVP is required.

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Event Code: G261610
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Cost

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Program Access
This is an in-Person program only.  Virtual access will not be available.

Substitution, Cancellation, and Refund Requests

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MCLE Notice
To receive MCLE credit, you must sign in during the designated MCLE registration period. This activity is approved for Minimum Continuing Legal Education credit by the State Bar of California. BASF is a certified provider: Provider #103

Accessibility
People with disabilities and/or special requests should contact BASF regarding reasonable accommodations.