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
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
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
11:15 AM-12:15 PM
Panel 1: 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:
- Bridget Murphy (Cornell Law 2024), Law Clerk, Paul Weiss
- Geetika Jerath, Co-CEO & Co-Founder, rubi, former Associate, Norton Rose Fulbright
- Jacqueline Lin, Associate, Simpson Thacher
- Katarina Delgado (Cornell Law 2022), Associate, Gibson Dunn
- Katlin Bowers (Cornell Law 2023), Associate, Debevoise
12:30-1:30 PM
Lunch
Location: Myron Taylor Hall, Room 184
Enjoy lunch with the panelists in both our public and private sector programs. This informal lunch is a great opportunity to ask any follow-up questions from the panel discussions.
1:30-2:30 PM
Panel 2: 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.
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
- Madison Keeble, Co-CEO & Co-Founder, rubi
- Sonia Gioseffi (Cornell Law 2004), Partner, Cedar Mountain Consulting
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 and virtually.
Sponsors
If you want to get involved or sponsor our student Career Days, please email cls_studentactivities@cornell.edu.
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