The Journey to Becoming a Lawyer: Perspectives from Black Legal Professionals

    Thursday, February 9, 2023 at 6:00 PM until 7:30 PMCentral Standard Time UTC -06:00


    Governors State University - Engbretson Hall & YouTube
    1 University Pkwy
    University Pk, IL 60484
    United States


    Network and gain valuable insight from experience legal professionals about pursuing a legal career. This panel will address the vast opportunities, strategies, and career paths of legal professionals. The streaming of a panel discussion event with members of the Cook County Bar Association is a part of GSU's Black History Month events.

    Featuring guest speaker:
    • Kimberly M. Foxx, State's Attorney
    • Ivory Djahouri, Extern at IL. Supreme Court
    • Keenan Saulter, Principal of Saulter Law P.C.
    • Lori Roper, Cook County Public Defender's Office
    • Lynn J. Watkins, Partner at ArentFox Schiff LLP
    Moderated by: Justice Carl A. Walker
     

    Registration is no longer available because the registration deadline has passed.