The Women’s Law Coalition (WLC) and Women of Color Collective (WOCC) are thrilled to host Career Day on January 23 and 24, 2026. Career Day is devoted to building relationships among current Cornell Law women and women legal professionals who are Cornell alumnae! The event is full of great opportunities for Cornell Law women to connect with professionals in various legal areas through panel sessions, mock interviews, one-on-one networking, and socializing.

Friday, January 23

6:00-8:00 PM

Welcome Mixer

Location: Statler Hotel, Park Atrium

Kickoff the weekend with a friendly cocktail mixer. Drinks and snacks will be provided. 

Saturday, January 24

9:00-10:00 AM

Welcome Coffee Hour and Registration

Location: Myron Taylor Hall, The Gallery

10:00-11:00 AM

Fireside Chat with Lisa Brown

Location: Myron Taylor Hall, Room 184

Join an intimate fireside chat with Lisa Brown, Chair of WilmerHale’s Higher Education Practice and former General Counsel for the U.S. Department of Education. This talk will reflect on Lisa’s leadership, career pivots, and lessons from four decades across government, higher education, and private practice.

Speaker: Lisa Brown, Chair of WilmerHale’s Higher Education Practice, former general counsel for the US Department of Education.

Moderator: Donica Varner, Vice President and General Counsel of Cornell University

11:00-11:15 AM

Coffee Break

Location: Myron Taylor Hall, The Gallery

Take a few minutes to relax, grab a cup of coffee, and chat before delving into our next panel.

11:15 AM-12:15 PM

Women in Big Law

Location: Myron Taylor Hall, Room 184

Students will learn about the experiences, challenges, and triumphs of women navigating careers in big law. Our panelists will share advice regarding choosing a practice area, networking, and general tips for success as a woman in big law.

Panelists:

12:30-1:30 PM

Lunch

Location: Myron Taylor Hall, Room 184

Enjoy lunch with the visiting attorneys. This informal lunch is a great opportunity
to ask any follow-up questions from the panel discussions.

1:30-2:30 PM

Exploring Legal Careers

Location: Myron Taylor Hall, Room 184

Students will hear from women across diverse legal paths, including public interest,
in-house, and boutique practice, who will share the wide range of work the legal
field encompasses.

Moderator: Michelle Na, Career Services Chair, Women’s Law Coalition

Panelists:

  • Emily Perks Quinlan (Cornell Law 2010), Assistant District Attorney, Tompkins County District Attorney’s Office
  • Fatmata Kabia (Cornell Law 2015), Senior Counsel, Versant Media
  • Heather Murray (Cornell Law 2013), Associate Director, First Amendment Clinic
  • Geetika Jerath, Co-CEO & Co-Founder, rubi, former Associate, Norton Rose Fulbright 
  • Sonia Gioseffi (Cornell Law 2004), Partner, Alamo Square Advisors LLC

2:30-3:00 PM

Closing Remarks

Location: Myron Taylor Hall, Room 184

3:00-5:00 PM

Mock Interviews

Location: Myron Taylor Hall, The Hub

Students will participate in mock interviews with participating attorneys throughout the law school.

Sponsors

If you want to get involved or sponsor our student Career Days, please email cls_studentactivities@cornell.edu.