The NALP Foundation for Law Career Research and Education

Congratulations to Trustee Bryant Garth, Distinguished Professor of Law Emeritus at the University of California, Irvine School of Law, on the impactful release of The Making of Lawyers' Careers: Inequality and Opportunity in the American Legal Profession, published by the University of Chicago Press. This groundbreaking book delves into the intricate layers of social stratification within the U.S. legal profession, asking critical questions: "How do race, class, gender, and law school status shape the career paths of lawyers?" and "How do these professionals navigate such complex dynamics?" With over a decade of invaluable service on our Board of Trustees, Garth has co-authored this significant work alongside esteemed scholars including Robert L. Nelson, Ronit Dinovitzer, Joyce Sterling, David Wilkins, Meghan Dawe and Ethan Michelson. Their collaboration brings a fresh perspective to a pressing issue, making this a must-read for anyone invested in the future of the legal profession. https://lnkd.in/g3nN_cGN #nalpfoundation #legalcareers #research #legalprofession

Congratulations to Jennifer Queen and Charlotte Wager on joining the National Advisory Board of The NALP Foundation for Law Career Research and Education. We're thrilled to have these accomplished leaders continue their journey with us. Jennifer is the Chief Talent Officer for Bracewell LLP in Dallas, TX. She received her BBA from The University of Texas at Austin. Charlotte is the Chief Talent Officer for Jenner & Block in Chicago, IL. She received her LLB from the Queen Mary University of London and her JD summa cum laude from the University of Illinois College of Law. A special thank you to Jennifer and Charlotte for their invaluable contributions during their tenure on the Board of Trustees. Your dedication and insights have greatly enriched the mission of the Foundation, and we're excited to see the impactful work you'll do in your new leadership roles! #nalpfoundation #law #research #lawfirms #lawschools #nationaladvisoryboard

We are proud to be a Community Sponsor of Diversity & Flexibility Alliance's Annual Conference. Join us on October 24, 2024 to learn how to drive success with a strong organizational culture that prioritizes diversity, flexibility and wellbeing. https://lnkd.in/etsEjcd #DFAAC2024 #harnessyourculture #powerofculture #humanizingtheworkplace

We are thrilled to be joining Mindy J. Herczfeld, Manar Morales and the team at Diversity & Flexibility Alliance for this fantastic webinar on September 26! Thanks for including us and we look forward to an insightful conversation on #stayinterviews. #nalpfoundation #research #lawfirms #retention #diversity #flexibility

Congratulations and welcome to Holly Hawkins Saporito, Chief Legal Talent Partner at Alston & Bird in Atlanta, GA, who has joined The NALP Foundation for Law Career Research and Education Board of Trustees for a three-year term. Drawing on nearly 20 years of experience litigating intellectual property cases in district courts, appellate courts, the PTAB, the TTAB, and the ITC, she is a first-chair litigator helping clients of all sizes tackle their patent, trademark, copyright, and trade secret disputes. Holly received her BS, with high distinction and with honors, from Penn State University, where she was the top graduate and Outstanding Senior in Industrial Engineering. Before attending law school, she worked as an engineer at Los Alamos National Laboratory. Holly received her JD, with honors, from The George Washington University Law School. We are grateful for her leadership and Alston's continued support of the Foundation. Welcome, Holly! #nalpfoundation #trustees #research #law #leadership #lawfirms #lawschools

A big shoutout to our amazing colleagues at NALP for their invaluable contributions to the legal profession through insightful data and groundbreaking research, including President Rebecca Calman, Executive Director Nikia L. Gray, and Director of Research and Chief Data Strategist Danielle Taylor. We're honored to collaborate with our sister organization on impactful initiatives like the annual Law School Alumni Employment & Satisfaction Study. Together, we're empowering strategic planning and shaping the future of legal education and practice. Here’s to driving excellence and innovation, one research study at a time! https://lnkd.in/g3xR8jMd

Congratulations and welcome to Carin Carithers, a partner in the Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Practice with Hogan Lovells in Washington, DC, who has joined The NALP Foundation for Law Career Research and Education Board of Trustees for a three-year term. In addition to her work supporting the firm's M&A activities, Carin routinely advises clients on the implementation of equity compensation plans and she works with clients to negotiate employment and severance agreements and change-in-control bonus arrangements. Carin received her BA from Princeton University and her JD from the University of Virginia School of Law. We are grateful for her leadership and Hogan's continued support of the Foundation. Welcome, Carin! #nalpfoundation #trustees #research #law #leadership #lawfirms #lawschools

We are thrilled to congratulate Cynthia Nance, Dean of the University of Arkansas School of Law, Fayetteville, on her election to the American Bar Association Board of Governors! Cynthia's dedication to advancing the legal profession is truly inspiring. As a cherished member of The NALP Foundation for Law Career Research and Education, serving on both our Board of Trustees and National Advisory Board, her contributions have been invaluable. We are deeply grateful for her unwavering leadership and support of our mission. Congratulations, Cynthia! https://lnkd.in/gnvwNFb4 #nalpfoundation #research #lawfirms #lawschools #aba #leadership #legalprofession

Congratulations and welcome to James Boyle, Director of Associate Recruiting at Latham & Watkins, who has joined The NALP Foundation for Law Career Research and Education Board of Trustees for a three-year term. From both the New York and London offices, James leads the firm’s innovative recruiting strategy for associates across all global practice offices. He holds a BA (Hons.) in Human Resource Management from Northumbria University in the UK. He is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (FCIPD) in the UK and holds a Senior Professional in HR Certification (SPHR) in the US. We are grateful for his leadership and Latham's continued support of the Foundation. Welcome, James! #nalpfoundation #trustees #research #law #leadership #lawfirms #lawschools

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