The Real Deal of Succeeding as a Minority Attorney

Leila Narvid, Partner and Chair of the firm’s Diversity & Inclusion Committee, will be a panelist at “The Real Deal of Succeeding as a Minority Attorney.” We are proud to host this event for the California Minority Counsel Program’s (CMCP) Ambassador’s Council on Thursday, May 17, 2018 from 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. 

Session Description: 

Working twice as hard may not be enough. Minority attorneys face unique challenges. So how to succeed while keeping it real? A panel of accomplished minority attorneys, including a Superior Court Judge, will talk frankly about the challenges of navigating stereotypes, cultural differences, potential bias, over-commitment, and other hurdles, and provide their tips and wisdom on how to make a path toward a sustainable and fulfilling career in law. 

Speakers: 

• Ravi Mohan, Intellectual Property, Rutan & Tucker LLP
• Leila Narvid, Partner, Payne & Fears LLP
• Honorable Fred W. Slaughter, Judge, Orange County Superior Court
• Sheniece Smith, Chief of Staff & Senior Counsel to the CEO, Children’s Hospital of Orange County

MCLE: 1 hour CA MCLE Recognition & Elimination of Bias Credit

Program Details: 

• Sign-In: 5:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
• Panel Discussion: 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. 
• Networking Reception: 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. 

This is a complimentary event.