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Leadership Conversation with Senator Cory Booker ’97, Addisu Demissie ’08, and Matt Klapper ’11
In this installment of the Leadership Conversation series, Senator Cory Booker ’97, Addisu Demissie ’08, and Matt Klapper ’11 discussed what life was like on the presidential campaign trail, other campaigns they have each helped launch, and how to make difficult life and career decisions in the midst of a crisis. Please note, you must have an active NetID to access this recording.
Leadership Conversation with Stacey Abrams ’99
A recording of Dean Gerken’s recent leadership conversation with Stacey Abrams ’99, entrepreneur, politician, and author, is available for on-demand viewing. Their conversation covers a wide range of timely topics including: supporting communities disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic; voter protection initiatives as we prepare for the upcoming presidential, state, and local government elections; how leaders develop and maintain resilience in the face of setbacks; and how racial constructs and systems of inequality impact many of these issues. Please note, you must have an active NetID to access this recording.
Faculty Leadership Conversation on Inequality and Racial Justice
In this Leadership Conversation, faculty disussed the ways that structural inequality and racial oppression impact the legal system in the United States and social justice movements. The panelists include: Professor Miriam Gohara, Professor Tracey Meares, Professor Douglas NeJaime, and Professor Gerald Torres ’77. Please note, you must have an active NetID to access this recording.
Leadership Conversation with Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton ’73
This installment of the Leadership Conversation series features Former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton ’73 and Professor Harold Hongju Koh, who served as Secretary Clinton’s Legal Adviser. Topics discussed include today’s domestic and foreign policy challenges, how Yale Law School can make a difference, and how one charts a meaningful career in public life starting out from a small law school in New Haven, CT.
Leadership Conversation with Kobie Conner ’96, Amy Klein ’98, Jon Liebman ’85, and Shana C. Waterman ’00
In this Leadership Conversation, powerhouse YLS alumni working in the entertainment and sports industries discussed pressing challenges in their fields; innovations that are changing the shape of their industries; and issues of representation and portrayal of diverse communities. The panelists were: Kobie Conner ’96, Director, Business Legal Affairs – Original Independent Film, Netflix; Amy Klein ’98, Principal Counsel, ESPN; Jon Liebman ’85, Chairman & CEO, Brillstein Entertainment Partners; and Shana C. Waterman ’00, Head of Television, One Race TV (Vin Diesel’s production company).
COMING SOON: Leadership Conversation Series: Hon. Cecilia Altonaga ’86; Hon. R. Guy Cole, Jr. ’75; Hon. Goodwin Liu ’98; and Hon. Monica Márquez ’97
This Leadership Conversation featured distinguished members of the judiciary, who discussed their career trajectories, the impact of the judicial branch during times of crisis, and the role of lawyers during periods of transformation. The event panelists were: Hon. Cecilia Altonaga ’86, United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida; Hon. R. Guy Cole, Jr. ’75, Chief Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit; Hon. Goodwin Liu ’98, California Supreme Court; and Hon. Monica Márquez ’97, Colorado Supreme Court.
COMING SOON: Leadership Conversation Series: From the Classroom to the Community - Impact of YLS Scholarship and Advocacy
In this Leadership Conversation, YLS faculty discussed the ways in which the work done by our faculty and students – including through legal scholarship, legislative advocacy, and clinic work – has a real world impact on communities outside of the Law School. The faculty panelists were: Prof. Abbe Gluck ’00; Prof. Anika Singh Lemar; Prof. Yair Listokin ’05; and Prof. Marisol Orihuela ’08.
Meet Dean Heather K. Gerken
Dean Gerken described her vision for Yale Law School and answered questions on March 26.
Introduction to Career Development at YLS
On March 31, Assistant Dean Kelly Voight provided an overview of the many career paths YLS students and alums choose and discussed the career support available to YLS students.
Clinics @ YLS: A Conversation with Yale Law Faculty
A faculty panel discussing clinical learning opportunities at YLS.
Financial Aid: Understanding Your Aid Award Letter and Academic Year Aid
In this presentation, Miriam Ingber, Associate Dean of Admissions & Financial Aid, and Jackie Outlaw, Director of Financial Aid, discussed the basics of how academic year aid works.
Financial Aid: Understanding COAP and Loan Repayment
A presentation explaining the details of the Career Options Assistance Program (COAP), the YLS loan repayment program.
Many Paths: Yale Law School Alumni in the Public Sector
An alumni panel discussing a wide variety of public sector careers. Panelist biographies available here.
Student Paths: 1L Year
A conversation with 1L students about their experiences during the pivotal first year of law school.
The Path to the Academy: Careers in Legal Academia
A panel discussing academic careers and how YLS supports those interested in academia. Panelist biographies available here.
Global Perspectives @ YLS: A Conversation with Yale Law Faculty
A faculty panel discussing opportunities to study a wide range of global issues at YLS, including international law, human rights, and foreign policy.
Interdisciplinary Approaches @ YLS: A Conversation with Yale Law Faculty
A faculty panel discussing interdisciplinary approaches to the law, including legal history, law and economics, and law and philosophy.
Environmental Law @ YLS: A Faculty and Student Perspective
A panel discussing opportunities to study environmental law and approaches to climate justice.
Clinics @ YLS: A Faculty and Student Perspective
A panel discussing clinical learning opportunities at YLS.
Criminal Law @ YLS: A Faculty and Student Perspective
A panel discussing opportunities to study criminal law as well as the criminal justice system and its reform.
Meet Dean Heather K. Gerken
Dean Gerken described her vision for Yale Law School and answered questions on April 21.
Many Paths: Yale Law School Alumni in the Private Sector
An alumni panel discussing a wide variety of private sector careers. Panelist biographies available here.
Constitutional Law @ YLS: A Conversation with Yale Law Faculty
A faculty panel discussing the many opportunities to study the Constitution and its interpretation at YLS.
Financial Aid: Understanding COAP and Loan Repayment
A presentation explaining the details of the Career Options Assistance Program (COAP), the YLS loan repayment program.
Corporate Law @ YLS: A Conversation with Yale Law Faculty
A faculty panel discussing opportunities to study corporate law and financial market regulation at YLS.
Introduction to Public Interest Career Development at YLS
On April 28, Norma D’Apolito, Director of Career Development, provided an overview of public interest careers and career advising.