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358: Diversity and Inclusion in the Legal Profession (w/Alexis Yee-Garcia)

358: Diversity and Inclusion in the Legal Profession (w/Alexis Yee-Garcia)

FromThe Law School Toolbox Podcast: Tools for Law Students from 1L to the Bar Exam, and Beyond


358: Diversity and Inclusion in the Legal Profession (w/Alexis Yee-Garcia)

FromThe Law School Toolbox Podcast: Tools for Law Students from 1L to the Bar Exam, and Beyond

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Length:
39 minutes
Released:
Sep 12, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today on the podcast, we have guest Alexis Yee-Garcia, who manages diversity, equity, and inclusion programs at a BigLaw firm. We talk about how people with diverse profiles - whether racial, ethnic, cultural, religious, gender identity, or sexual orientation - find their place in today's legal profession. In this episode we discuss: Alexis Yee-Garcia's professional background What does "diversity and inclusion" mean in the legal employment context? How can you tell if a firm is really serious about diversity and inclusion? Participating in minority career fairs or summer programs How to leverage a diverse background throughout your legal career Suggestions for people who want to get into the field of diversity and inclusion themselves Resources: CareerDicta (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/careerdicta/) Law360 Diversity Snapshot (https://www.law360.com/pulse/articles/1513061/the-2022-diversity-snapshot) The American Lawyer (https://www.law.com/americanlawyer/) Podcast Episode 258: Law Clerks for Diversity (w/Guest Danielle Barondess) (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-258-law-clerks-for-diversity-w-guest-danielle-barondess/) Download the Transcript  (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-358-diversity-and-inclusion-in-the-legal-profession-w-alexis-yee-garcia/) If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/law-school-toolbox-podcast/id1027603976) or your favorite listening app. And feel free to reach out to us directly. You can always reach us via the contact form on the Law School Toolbox website (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/contact). If you're concerned about the bar exam, check out our sister site, the Bar Exam Toolbox (http://barexamtoolbox.com/). You can also sign up for our weekly podcast newsletter (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/get-law-school-podcast-updates/) to make sure you never miss an episode! Thanks for listening! Alison & Lee
Released:
Sep 12, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

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The Law School Toolbox podcast is an engaging show for law students about law school, the bar exam, legal careers, and life. Each week, we offer practical tips and advice on academic matters, careers, and more. The Law School Toolbox podcast is hosted by opinionated law school and bar exam experts Alison Monahan and Lee Burgess. You might not always agree with us, but we guarantee you won’t be bored listening! Our goal is to impart useful, actionable advice in an entertaining manner. Join us! And, if you have an opinion on the show, please drop by and offer a review. We’re here to help, and we’d love to hear from you!