Welcome new lcj civil justice fellows
LCJ’s Diversity and Young Lawyers Committee launched a new initiative in Spring 2019 to identify potential future leaders of our organization. We are always seeking lawyers from LCJ Member firms and corporations that offer diverse, unique,
and fresh perspectives, with a demonstrated interest in and commitment to civil justice reform. Each LCJ Fellow will serve a three-year term and have the opportunity to directly contribute to the important work of LCJ.
and fresh perspectives, with a demonstrated interest in and commitment to civil justice reform. Each LCJ Fellow will serve a three-year term and have the opportunity to directly contribute to the important work of LCJ.
We are pleased to welcome our inaugural class of Civil Justice Fellows. Nine individuals have demonstrated a commitment to pursuing proactive and meaningful civil justice reform. As LCJ’s newest members, they will play an important role in developing, writing and advocating for the organization’s policy positions.
Who qualifies
- The ideal Fellow will posess 4 years experience as a lawyer and have a background that lends itself to new and exciting ideas that can contribute to LCJ’s work.
- The LCJ Member firm or corporation must nominate the Fellow and ensure that they receive full support to participate in committee conference calls, LCJ meetings, and research or writing as needed for the duration of the three-year Fellowship.
Fellow benefits
- Half-off LCJ Membership meeting registration fee for first year of the Fellowship and complimentary reception/dinner on the Wednesday night before each meeting with LCJ Members for all three years of the Fellowship (estimated $550 value per meeting in year 1);
- Partnering from senior corporate and defense counsel at LCJ Member companies and firms;
- Opportunity to co-present during a panel at LCJ Membership Meetings attended by 80-100 senior corporate and defense counsel along with the other Fellows;
- Chance to develop, write, and advocate for LCJ policy positions;
- Receive regular updates on elections, laws, and proposed rules changes that impact the civil justice system; and
- Networking with LCJ Members from a variety of law firms and corporations at the May and December meetings.
know a young attorney who might qualify?
Please send your nomination via email to Andrea Looney with a statement as to why you are nominating the individual, along with a copy of their bio or resume.
