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.