Creating diversity, equity, and inclusion in the legal field starts with ensuring that educational opportunities are accessible to all aspiring legal professionals, with emphasis on BIPOC, first-generation, and marginalized professionals.
The goal of this free, two-day, virtual conference is to be the bridge helping BIPOC, first-generation, and other marginalized aspiring legal professionals access legal education and the workplace, therefore affecting change in the workplace and our communities. We hope our conference will be an inspiration to aspiring law school applicants, current law school students, and young practitioners as they embark on their legal careers.
Join a world where entering the legal field is accessible.
Our free conference includes:
✔ Expert advice from attorneys, recruiters, legal professors and admissions officers, and current law school students
✔ A Career Fair with the chance to meet one-on-one with law firms in a variety of fields
✔ A Law School Fair with a chance to meet one-on-one a variety of law schools across the country
✔ The opportunity to get your questions answered live
✔ Virtual networking spaces to meet with other attendees and panelists
✔ Exclusive giveaways and promotions from Barrier Breakers® and our sponsors
✔ And more!
The Panelists
We’re excited to bring together a variety of diverse voices to share their experiences and expertise with you! Below are just some of the amazing legal professionals that you’ll be hearing from at our 2023 conference.
Sydney Montgomery, Esq.
Founder & Executive Director of Barrier Breakers®, Inc.
Angela Winfield
Vice President & Chief Diversity Officer for LSAC
Yolanda Ingram, Esq.
Director of Access to Law School Education Programs at UPenn
Jolene Robin-McCaskill Ph.D.
Associate at Haynes & Boone
Dean Akua Akyea
Associate Dean for Career Services at Cornell Law School
Mena Pirone
Founder & Tutor at Logic Games Pro
Cam Viney
Associate at Reed Smith
LeAndra Ross
South Regional Director of AccessLex
Welcome Session
11:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. EST | July 8, 2023
Keys to a Successful Law School Application
12:00 - 12:50 p.m. EST | July 8, 2023
Conquering the LSAT
1:00 - 1:50 p.m. EST | July 8, 2023
Law School Fair
2:00 - 4:00 p.m. EST | July 8, 2023
Financing Your Legal Education
4:00 - 4:50 p.m. EST | July 8, 2023
Faith in the Legal Profession
5:00 - 5:50 p.m. EST | July 8, 2023
Surviving 1L Year
6:00 - 6:50 p.m. EST | July 8, 2023
Closing Session
6:50 - 7:00 p.m. EST | July 8, 2023
Welcome Session
11:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. EST | July 9, 2023
Equity in Law School Admissions
12:00 - 12:50 p.m. EST | July 9, 2023
Interviewing & The Job Search
1:00 - 1:50 p.m. EST | July 9, 2023
Career Fair
2:00 - 4:00 p.m. EST | July 9, 2023
Working as a Government Attorney*
4:00 - 4:50 p.m. EST | July 9, 2023
Sports Law: Opportunities & Experiences*
4:00 - 4:50 p.m. EST | July 9, 2023
Understanding Federal Clerkships*
5:00 - 5:50 p.m. EST | July 9, 2023
IP Law: Opportunities & Experiences*
5:00 - 5:50 p.m. EST | July 9, 2023
Legal Aid & Public Interest*
6:00 - 6:50 p.m. EST | July 9, 2023
Corporate Litigation: Opportunities & Experiences*
6:00 - 6:50 p.m. EST | July 9, 2023
Closing Session
6:50 - 7:00 p.m. EST | July 9, 2023
* Indicates sessions that overlap with another session
Interested in sponsoring this event?
Learn how your contribution can help BIPOC students and professionals achieve their dreams!
If you have questions about sponsorships, reach out to ronda@barrier-breakers.org.