Veena A. Iyer Attorney Nilan Johnson Lewis 6 Questions on how you got where you are today: How did you do it? I learned and continue to learn from an unbelievably talented group of colleagues who have taught me to be a trusted advisor, advocate, and partner to clients. They also helped grow me…keep reading
and I do not mean adding Friends or connections on LinkedIn! I cannot stress enough to all the young lawyers and law students I talk to about the importance of networking – not just online but in the flesh. I am not saying that Facebook friends are unimportant or that keeping an up to date…keep reading
Over the past eight years working here in the Twin Cities, I have seen significant progress in hiring and recruitment practices, which has helped bring a significant influx of young lawyers of color and women into our member firms and law departments. But while we’ve shown it’s possible to attract talented and diverse lawyers to…keep reading
As the New Year is well underway many 1L’s will soon be interviewing for the TCDIP 1L Summer Clerkship Program. Here are 5 quick tips to help you 1L’s get ready to look and sound your best! 1) Do your research! Do not assume that all firms are the same. Pay attention to the different…keep reading
The New Year is a time of renewal and we are very thankful to all our members that this includes renewal of your membership in Diversity in Practice. Of course, the success of any association depends on the continued active participation of its members. This is particularly true for us when it comes to the…keep reading