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1 week ago | 
nationaljurist.com | Donna Campbell
No matter your background, becoming a lawyer is within your reach. One law firm in New York City is making strides in recruiting individuals from more diverse backgrounds and providing opportunities to aspiring lawyers who grew up in less well-to-do circumstances. The firm is Elsberg Baker & Maruri. It was founded in 2024 by a team of six attorneys with a long history together. Jared Ruocco is one of the founding partners.
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3 weeks ago | 
nationaljurist.com | Donna Campbell
Law school is expensive. But depending on your individual circumstances — first generation, veteran, military, academic scholar, financially disadvantaged or having an interest in a certain practice area — scholarships exist that may be able to help you with tuition and other costs. Shannon Reid knows this well. She completed her undergrad at Indiana University Bloomington with an interest in international law.
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2 months ago | 
nationaljurist.com | Donna Campbell
Preparing students for practice is the signature goal of many law schools. We spotlight 64 schools that excel when it comes to providing hands-on, practical experience through clinics, externships and other offerings. Tamia Hackworth’s legal superpower is not litigation. Her interests lean toward understanding the finer details of contracts, proxy voting documents and non-disclosure agreements.
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2 months ago | 
nationaljurist.com | Donna Campbell
A career in public service begins in law school by taking relevant courses and developing a network to fuel your pipeline of possibilities. Lady Justicemay wear a blindfold, but she’s not blind. As a symbol of fairness and equity, Lady Justice embodies the ideals at the heart of the legal profession. With a blindfold, scales and a sword, she represents the impartiality, balance and authority required to uphold justice.
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2 months ago | 
nationaljurist.com | Donna Campbell
Patrick El Saddik’s pursuit of human rights and transformative policies in international law champions justice across borders. It was the last flight out of Beirut, Lebanon, before the pandemic closed international travel in March 2020. Patrick El Saddik came to the United States to visit relatives.
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Feb 4, 2025 | 
golfincmagazine.com | Donna Campbell
The 2025 PGA Show took place in Orlando, Fla., Jan. 21-25 at the Orange County Convention Center. The show came on the heels of an arctic cold blast that brought snow to the panhandle of Florida. Even with the cold rain, there was record attendance and exhibitors, making it the largest PGA Show in 15 years. Organized by the PGA of America and PGA Golf Exhibitions, the show welcomed more than 33,000 golf industry professionals from 94 countries and 50 U.S. states to meet with more than 1,100 brands.
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Oct 1, 2024 | 
nationaljurist.com | Donna Campbell
Privacy & Cybersecurity LawIn today’s digital age, keeping personal information safe is a major concern. That’s where privacy and cybersecurity law come in. This area of law is becoming more and more important as technology continues to advance. Think about all the devices we use every day, including smartphones, smart TVs and the internet. Every time we use them, data about us is being collected. It’s crucial to make sure that information is protected from hackers and cybercriminals.
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Sep 13, 2024 | 
nationaljurist.com | Donna Campbell
The gateway to your legal career means cracking the code of the on-campus interview through preparation, precision and poise. Interviewing can be a nerve-racking experience, particularly when your professional future could depend on the outcome. For most students entering their second year of law school, the art of the interview is front and center as they prepare for on-campus interviews (OCIs). Take it from Alison Monahan, cofounder of Law School Toolbox.
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Jun 20, 2024 | 
nationaljurist.com | Donna Campbell
Ten students from University of Massachusetts School of Law Dartmouth were in Portugal in May as part of a new study abroad program created in partnership with the Católica Global School of Law of Lisbon. Accompanied by UMass Law Dean Sam Panarella and Tort Law Professor Richard Peltz-Steele, the students studied Comparative Law in a two-credit course, co-taught by professors from both schools. The group also visited cultural and legal sites in and around Lisbon.
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Jun 12, 2024 | 
nationaljurist.com | Donna Campbell
With evolving technologies comes the need to protect consumers from data overreach and the need for lawyers who understand data security and privacy law. Diana Iketani Iorlano is a privacy lawyer and serves as outside general counsel for companies ranging from small businesses to large corporations. She is a member of the International Association of Privacy Professionals.
