Program Time and Dates
8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Saturday, January 25, 2025, in Parker Poe's Raleigh Office
Saturday, February 8, 2025, in Parker Poe's Atlanta Office
REGISTER HERE
For 18 years, Parker Poe has hosted a daylong program to help minority students navigate law school, make a successful transition into the practice of law after graduation, and thrive as they pursue the different paths a legal career may take. More than 850 students have attended since the program's inception.
Our keynote speaker in Raleigh on January 25, 2025, will be Dena J. King.
Dena J. King is the United States Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina. U.S. Attorney King is the first person of color to be appointed as United States Attorney in the Western District. With nearly two decades in public service, U.S. Attorney King leads an office of approximately 100 federal prosecutors and staff, located in Charlotte and in Asheville, that serves over three million residents throughout North Carolina’s 32 westernmost counties, including residents of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indian Reservation. U.S. Attorney King serves as the Chair of the Civil Rights Subcommittee of the Attorney General’s Advisory Committee (AGAC) of U.S. Attorneys where she spearheads the efforts of the Subcommittee to guide the AGAC on critical civil rights issues.
Our keynote speaker in Atlanta on February 8, 2025, will be the Honorable Judge Glenda A. Hatchett.
Judge Glenda A. Hatchett is a prominent attorney with more than 40 years of experience. Currently, Hatchett is Of Counsel with the law firm of Stewart Miller Simmons based in Atlanta, Georgia, specializing in wrongful deaths, catastrophic injuries, maternal deaths, tractor-trailer accidents, premises liability, products liability, sexual assault, and catastrophic police misconduct cases. A graduate of Mt. Holyoke College and Emory University School of Law, Hatchett completed a clerkship in the United States District Court, Northern District of Georgia, where she was the first Black clerk in that federal court. Hatchett then spent nearly 10 years at Delta Air Lines, where she represented Delta Air Lines in labor/personnel, antitrust litigation, and commercial acquisitions. Hatchett was appointed to a judgeship in 1990, becoming Georgia's first Black Chief Judge of a State Court in the state's history.
Additional Presentations and Breakout Sessions
As in years past, we will have a panel of practicing attorneys discussing topics such as the distinction between a litigation practice and a transactional practice, as well as, highlighting different approaches to having a successful legal career. We will also have a presentation on learning how to brand yourself for success and a panel featuring two incoming Parker Poe summer associates.
In addition, there will be several smaller breakout sessions:
1. Financial Literacy: Understand the pitfalls that await you in the next phase and start planning now.
2. First Generation Lawyers: Thriving as a minority in your legal practice - everything you ever wanted to ask about balancing work, life, and mental health, managing imposter syndrome, promotions to partner and equity partner, and more.
3. Interviewing Tips & Tricks: Get practical advice on what recruiters look for and how to make your resume stand out.
Networking Opportunities
There will be networking breaks throughout the day. During breakfast and lunch, students can also participate in informal discussions with attorneys and other students.
Are You Nervous About Law Firm Interviews?
You can sign up to participate in a mock interview with a Parker Poe attorney to help strengthen your interviewing skills.
Do You Want to Register?
REGISTER HERE or please send an email to thrive@parkerpoe.com by Tuesday, January 21, 2025, to register for the Raleigh Program, and Monday, February 4, 2025, to register for the Atlanta Program. Please type “THRIVE” in the subject line. In the body of your email, please indicate:
- If you would like to participate in a mock interview.
- What law school you currently attend.
- What year you currently are in school.
- Your phone number.
If you have any questions about the program, please feel free to contact Crystal Jones at 704.371.6165.
Additional Resources
To learn more about Parker Poe's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, please click here.
We encourage minority law students to take advantage of other valuable resources as well. For example, the Southeastern Minority Job Fair (SEMJF) is a great way to get in front of approximately 140 employers, including Parker Poe.