The panelists will discuss what it is like to be out as a lesbian attorney in the private sector, in large and medium-sized law firms, and in-house positions. The panelists will discuss their experiences in law school, what led them to work in the private sector, and barriers they faced in the private sector legal world due to their various identities, including sexual orientation, gender identity/presentation, race and ethnicity, economic background, and other identities that shape how they are perceived in what is still a white and male dominated field. The panelists will speak to strategies that are helpful to law students, such as finding mentors, preparation for job interviews, and skills to succeed in the private sector environment.

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