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Posted on: Dec 10, 2025
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December 18, 2025
1:20 p.m. - 2:20 p.m.
Pan American Life Building, 601 Poydras Street, 11th Floor, New Orleans, LA 70130

This session will address common challenges faced by minority attorneys in law firms and corporate settings, including navigating implicit bias, accessing mentorship, and effectively promoting oneself for leadership roles. This session will feature senior attorneys from diverse backgrounds who shared their personal stories and offered actionable advice on building networks, finding mentorship, and cultivating resilience in the profession.

Takeaway: Focus on actionable, real-world strategies for advancing in competitive environments, with an emphasis on mentorship and navigating bias.

Speakers: Hon. Elroy A. James, Orleans Civil District Court
Hon. LaKeisha N. Jefferson, Orleans Civil District Court
Councilmember Lesli Harris, New Orleans City Council
Valerie E. Fontenot, Jones Walker LLP
Ashley J. Heilprin, Phelps Dunbar LLP

Includes 1 Hour of Professionalism CLE Credit

Register by the Hour - December 18