Join the NSMBA for our Eighth Annual Law Student Summit for Success on Saturday, September 9, 2023. This event will consist of thee informative sessions aimed at helping Black and minority law students navigate the muddy waters of law school and the legal profession. 

Session 1 - Academic Success: 9:00 am 

• Panelists will discuss strategies for achieving academic success, to include: class preparation, outlining, study tips and exam preparation. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask our panelists any lingering questions about academics. 1Ls this panel will be especially helpful and informative for you!
• Moderated by Aurora Santiago-Flores, 3L, CSU College of Law
• Panelists:
• Nick De Santis, Assistant Dean of Student Success, CSU College of Law
• Bakita Hill, Associate, Tucker Ellis LLP
• DeAngelo Lavette, Associate, Tucker Ellis LLP

Bonus Session - MPRE, Bar Prep, and Licensing Requirements 9:00am

• Upper level students are invited to join us for our new bonus session, aimed to provide them with an overview of the Ohio bar licensing requirements and guide them through preparing for the MPRE and Bar Exam.  
• Presented by:
• Delante Thomas, Chief Ethics Officer, City of Cleveland
• Jasmine C. Taylor, Judicial Law Clerk, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio 

Session 2 - Mentors vs. Sponsors: 10:00 am

• Panelists will discuss the importance and distinctions between mentorship and sponsorship. Attendees will learn how to find (and keep) mentors and sponsors, as well as how to leverage those relationships. We will also provide tips and strategies for networking and navigating relationship building in the pandemic.
• Moderated by DeAngelo Lavette, Associate Tucker Ellis LLP
• Panelists:
• Brandon Brown, Associate, Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP
• Anastasia Elder, Associate, Ulmer & Berne LLP

Session 3 - Exploring Legal Careers: 11:00 am

• Our panelists will provide tips and strategies for navigating the legal market. Attendees will hear from new and seasoned attorneys on navigating your impending legal career. We'll talk internships, externships, and more. Whether you want to go into traditional practice in a firm, government, non-profit, a corporation, or something completely different an non-traditional, this is for you! 
• Moderated by Kortney S. Mosley, Trial Attorney, Department of Labor
• Panelists:
• Theophilus Hudson, Corporate Compliance Officer, Tristate Capital Bank 
• Tony Scott, Asst. Director, Community Development, City of Cleveland 
• Spencer Krebbs, Associate, Tucker Ellis LLP
• Bradley Dennis, Associate, Tucker Ellis LLP

This is a MUST attend for law students of ALL class levels. Attorneys and law school grads are also encouraged to attend and participate in the conversation. We hope to see you all there. Lunch and networking to follow.

Thank you to our host and annual sponsor, Tucker Ellis LLP, for their continued support and investment in our students. 

Tickets

$0.00 Attorney/Graduate

$0.00 Law Student