National Bar Association Commercial Law Section (NBA-CLS)

THANK YOU to the amazing group of 2024 DEI-committed sponsors that are putting their words into action by supporting the NBA-CLS: PLATINUM: Alston & Bird Apple DLA Piper Fasken Foley & Lardner LLP Holland & Knight LLP Kirkland & Ellis Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company Microsoft Ogletree Deakins Perkins Coie LLP Seyfarth Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P. Townsend & Lockett, LLC GOLD: Bank of America Crowell & Moring Davis Wright Tremaine LLP Duane Morris LLP Epstein Becker & Green, P.C. GE Aerospace Jackson Lewis Legal K&L GATES LLP Kilpatrick Latham & Watkins Bank of America Merrill Lynch Sidley Austin LLP See below for the full list of all our wonderful sponsors! Thank you again for making a real change in diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Happy Thanksgiving, from the NBA-CLS! ?? May your day be filled with gratitude, joy, family, friends, and food!

??REGISTER TODAY!?? Our 38th Annual Corporate Counsel Conference takes place from February 20 to February 22, 2025 at the breathtaking El Conquistador Resort, Puerto Rico!?? We can't wait to see you all at this breathtaking location for incomparable networking, discussions, speakers, 12 CLE sessions, an awards celebration, and much more! The conference provides an unparalleled opportunity for our attorneys to network with other legal professionals, potential clients, and cross-industry leaders. These connections can lead to new business opportunities, valuable referrals, and strategic partnerships. ?? Registration ends on 12/14! ?? Click here to secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/e3DDzzPh

Want to make sure you get your CLE credit for February's 38th Corporate Counsel Conference? You'll need to download the official NBA-CLS app! Not only is our app your number one destination for networking, discourse, and career enrichment, it's also your indispensable guide for our upcoming Conference, providing event schedules, venue maps and info, and any last minute news. Get it today and take the NBA-CLS's unrivaled opportunities with you wherever you go! Download the app here: ?? Google Play download link: https://loom.ly/0lYqOv8 ?? Apple Store download link: https://loom.ly/MOZtnEI Check out this video to see how to use the app: https://loom.ly/pui_YxE #diversity #inclusion #diversityinlaw #nbacls #CorporateCounselConference

When it comes to our upcoming Corporate Counsel Conference in Puerto Rico, there's only one way to get the most out of the event: download our app! Not only does checking in for CLE credit require our app, you'll also have access to the following amazing features: ? Chats with other attendees ? Convention center maps ? Venue information ? Surveys ? Conference schedules ? Photo and update posts ? Any last minute changes or news Get it today and don't miss a beat at the Conference! Download the app here: ?? Google Play download link: https://loom.ly/0lYqOv8 ?? Apple Store download link: https://loom.ly/MOZtnEI Check out this video to see how to use the app: https://loom.ly/pui_YxE #diversity #inclusion #diversityinlaw #nbacls #CorporateCounselConference

??Looking for a legal internship? The legal department at NBCUniversal is hosting their annual summer internship program and is looking for more applicants. Be a part of their intern community, a diverse group of curious and passionate trailblazers who are the future of the legal industry. Learn more and apply ASAP at the links below! New York applicants: https://smrtr.io/nWK8c Universal City applicants: https://smrtr.io/nWKct #legaljobs #internship #interns #legalinternship #attorney #job #career #diversityinlaw

November Attorney Spotlight: Randall Collins, Counsel, Trademark, Copyright & Marketing at HP. Randall provides practical legal guidance on issues and transactions involving company and third-party branding and marketing. At HP, Randall protects thousands of corporate trademarks worldwide, helping to maintain the company’s brand reputation as a technology leader. He supports business, marketing, legal, and corporate functional teams with naming, marketing, licensing and developing PCs, hardware, software, and services. Randall helps lead HP’s diverse 1L summer associate program and is actively involved with choosing and mentoring students. Randall serves on the diversity outreach subcommittee of Intellectual Property Owners Association (IPO), advocating for diverse student interest in intellectual property law careers. Randall is a member of HP’s Black employee business resource group, recently serving as communication chair. "Generally, aspiring lawyers should recognize that they can write their own stories, chart their own paths, and forge their own legal careers," says Randall. "Moving from one legal field to another or starting a completely new practice at a firm or law office is common, and sometimes encouraged, depending on the organization. Young attorneys shouldn’t be afraid to voice their desire to transition to an interesting or novel area of the law early on." Learn more: https://loom.ly/q68w_1A #trademark #copyright #diversityinlaw #blackattorney #law #inclusion #DEI

??Create Your Own Cocktails/Mocktails and Conversations!?? Thursday, November 21 | 6:00 - 8:00 PM EST | Washington, DC ??Register Now: https://loom.ly/Q-U9f1g Hosted by Greater Washington Area Chapter, Women Lawyers Division, National Bar Association and the NATIONAL BAR ASSOCIATION.

?? TODAY IS YOUR LAST CHANCE FOR EARLY BIRD PRICING! ?? Today is your final opportunity to take advantage of early bird pricing when you register for our upcoming 38th Annual Corporate Counsel Conference at El Conquistador Resort, Puerto Rico! ?? Along with our signature sessions, networking opportunities, and golf outings, next year's beautiful venue features a private island, pools, a water park, and more nestled within the tropical jungle overlooking the majestic Atlantic Ocean. Regular registration starts tomorrow and ends on 12/14. Click here to learn more about this unmissable event and claim your discount: ?? https://lnkd.in/e3DDzzPh We'll see you in paradise! ??

November Spotlight: Kadiatou Sow, Partner at Fasken. Kadiatou is a Partner at Fasken's Montréal office, specializing in Corporate, Commercial, and Merger and Acquisitions law. Her expertise includes corporate structuring, commercial agreements, cross-border acquisitions, and private equity transactions. Kadiatou is recognized in Best Lawyers in Canada for Mergers and Acquisitions Law and in the Lexpert Directory for Corporate and Commercial Law. In 2023, she was named a Lexpert Rising Star. Kadiatou serves on Fasken's Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Committee. She supports events and organizations that empower Black leaders, professionals, and entrepreneurs, contributing to a more diverse and inclusive business ecosystem. In 2017, she was named Lawyer of the Year in Corporate Law by the Young Bar Association of Montréal. She advises new attorneys to cultivate allies who offer knowledge and guidance, and build a network early in one's career. Kadiatou emphasizes the importance of growing together and being generous within professional relationships. Learn more: https://loom.ly/JZF2p0U #diversityinlaw #blackattorney #law #inclusion #DEI