Leadership Council on Legal Diversity's 1L Success in Law School Mentoring Program

The Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD) is excited to share that the 1L Success in Law School Mentoring Program is currently accepting mentees for the 2023 program year. 

Are you a first-year law student from an underrepresented background? Don't miss this opportunity to receive personal mentorship from an attorney at a Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD) Member organization!

The 1L Success in Law School Mentoring Program is a comprehensive, no-fee initiative that helps talented students receive the guidance they need to maximize their potential, both during and after law school. Students are paired with a mentor at the top of the legal profession who takes an active, personal interest in the student's development and success.

Register now to join the thousands of participants who have been matched with an attorney-perhaps even a managing partner or general counsel-at an LCLD Member organization.

Registration has been extended until January 13, 2023. Both in-person and virtual program models are available.  Availability is limited, so don't delay.

Questions? Contact Nancy Richardson, LCLD Program Manager, at nrichardson@lcldnet.com.

Mentorship Opportunity

The WSBA International Practice Section has an annual mentorship program, connecting law students and with practicing attorneys. You can find information about the section here and sign up for a mentor here.

If you have any questions, please email Michael Harris or Elena Dzhalazova. 

Leadership Council on Legal Diversity 1L Mentorship Program

The Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD) is excited to offer the 2022-2023 Success in Law School Mentoring Program for 1Ls at Seattle University School of Law.  The program is launching in more than 30 cities around the country, including Seattle.  Each mentee will be paired with an experienced lawyer from one of LCLD’s member organizations.

Registration is now open on the LCLD website. Select “Seattle/Redmond” from the Metro Area Session dropdown menu, then enter your information.  City Lead, Mayank Prasad, Senior Corporate Counsel at Amazon Web Services, has recruited several great mentors this year. Mentors and mentees will be matched on a first come, first served basis. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with practicing attorneys and have a mentor to guide you during law school. Registration closes on Thursday, December 15.

Additional information is available on the LCLD website. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact:

Josie Mitchell, Associate Director, SU Center for Professional Development

Mayank Prasad, LCLD Seattle City Lead, Amazon Sr. Corporate Counsel

Nancy Richardson, LCLD Program Manager

Low Bono Incubator Application Deadline Extended

The Low Bono Incubator application deadline has been extended to December 6! Apply today.

This year-long program offers:

• Office space in downtown Seattle for the receipt of mail and service of process, plus conference room availability to meet with clients and conduct depositions
• Access to experienced attorneys who can provide mentorship on running a law practice and advice in their particular areas of practice
• Support, guidance, and encouragement from Program Director Stan Perkins ’85
• Peer support through monthly meetings with the cohort and director
• Low bono curriculum in the form of bi-monthly CLEs geared at practical skill building and law office management (e.g. Hang Your Own Shingle, Marketing, Depositions, Fee Agreements, Discovery, and 10 Common Mistakes of New Attorneys)
• All alumni privileges of the Law Library, plus a free borrowing membership
• A one-year subscription to Westlaw and the case management software CLIO
• Numerous networking opportunities 

Contact ATJI Director Cindy Yeung if you have questions.

MAMA Seattle Monthly Lunch Seminar: Balancing Career, Family, and Self-Care

MAMA Seattle invites you to attend their next monthly lunch seminar on Tuesday, October 3, from 11:45 am to 1:15 pm. This month's presentation is Dishing MAMA Secrets: Balancing Career, Family, and Self-Care. The presentation will be from noon to 1:00, with networking time before and after.

Members can RSVP on BigTent. Non-members, please RSVP by email to lunchseminars@mamaseattle.org. 

The event will take place at Davis Wright Tremaine's Seattle office (1201 Third Ave., Floor 22).

For information on panelists, sponsors, accommodations, and membership, visit MAMA Seattle's events page.

Leadership Council on Legal Diversity's Success in Law School Mentoring Program

The Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD) is excited to offer the LCLD Success in Law School Mentoring Program for diverse first-year students at Seattle University School of Law.

LCLD is a national organization of more than 250 corporate general counsel and law firm managing partners.  Participating mentees will be paired with an experienced lawyer from one of LCLD’s member organizations.  Mentees will also have an opportunity to participate in the LCLD Group Mentoring Program, which includes networking events and substantive informational programming.

Registration is open!  To register, please visit the LCLD Mentoring webpage and select the “Seattle/Redmond” option from the Metro Area Session drop-down menu.  Mentors and mentees will be matched on a first-come, first-served basis.

If you have questions about the program, please contact one of LCLD’s representatives:

David S. Keenan
LCLD City Lead for Seattle
206.839.4368

Nancy Richardson
LCLD Program Manager
804.787.8009

Josie Mitchell
CPD Associate Director
206.398.4034

Starbucks Law & Corporate Affairs 2016-17 Diversity Mentorship Program

The Starbucks Law & Corporate Affairs Department is now accepting applications for its 2016-17 diversity mentorship program. 

This program will connect Starbucks in-house lawyers with private practice junior attorneys from diverse backgrounds in one-to-one mentorship relationships.  Starbucks' legal department boasts one of the most experienced and diverse groups of attorneys in the region, and its lawyers are eager to share their insights into learning the practice of law, succeeding in law firm and other private practice environments, and for those who are interested, pursuing in-house career opportunities.  

Following a kick-off reception in July for incoming mentees and past participants, this program will foster direct, informal interactions over a one-year period to help diverse junior attorneys learn their craft and network in the local community of legal professionals and business leaders.  The program is open to all lawyers in private practice in their first six years as an attorney, who are members of one or more minority bar associations or diversity affinity groups. 

If you are interested in applying, please submit a cover letter and resume to Brooke Harlowe by Friday, May 27.  In your cover letter, please identify your current area of practice (and your desired area, if different), your general interest in receiving mentoring, and the minority bar association(s) or affinity group(s) to which you belong.  If you have any questions, you may contact committee chairs Amy Hughes and Anthony Colburn.