Tag: Fellowships

Event
October 14 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Join OPIA for a session with two incredible community lawyers and Wasserstein Fellows, Meena Jagannath and Donna Harati. This session will introduce participants to the theory and practice of Community Lawyering and is designed to help law students better understand how to create the kind of lawyer/client relationships that build capacity, power, and leadership, in addition achieving legal wins. It will also offer insights into the career considerations for becoming a community lawyer.  Register for this event!

Event
October 8 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

From Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s temporary COVID-19 abortion ban to concerns of pregnant women about safe workplace conditions, the pandemic has surfaced a host of new issues that implicate women’s rights. Join OPIA for a conversation with Wasserstein Fellows Julie Murray, Senior Attorney with Planned Parenthood and Dina Bakst, Co-founder of A Better Balance, to learn more about current challenges and opportunities in the women’s rights advocacy landscape.  Register for the event!

Event
October 5 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Breaking into a public interest practice area without much prior experience can be daunting, and in many cases, you might not know where to begin. Hear from Wasserstein Fellow Kenta Tsuda as he discusses his own career journey to becoming an environmental litigator and things you may want to consider early on in your careers.  Register for this event!