MBK | MSK 2024

Fellowship Summit

Stronger Together: Harnessing the Power of Community

June 7th - 9th, 2024 | New York City, NY

Registration Closed
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Power in Community

The 2024 Fellowship summit theme is “Stronger Together: Harnessing the Power of Community,” and it includes panels that address topics such as relationship building, fellowship, wellness, Biglaw partnership General Counsel insights, and more.

The Fellowship Summit provides opportunities for frank and open dialogue about our shared experiences as male and female attorneys of color, facilitates the development of new relationships built on existing connections, and provides attendees with professional and personal growth strategies.

Meet the Planning Committee

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    Kimberly Allman

    Principal, The Allman Group, LLC

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    Keilon Forest

    Program Director, Association of Corporate Counsel Foundation

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    Essence Liburd

    Associate Compliance Counsel, DailyPay, Inc.

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    Madjeen Garcon-Bonneau

    Senior Associate, Wilson Elser

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    Jeremy A. Garcia

    2023 Law Graduate, Penn State Dickinson

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    Shauki Smith

    Principal Attorney, The Key Practice, LLC

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    Yeve Chitiga

    Founder, CEO, Yevedzo Coaching & Consulting

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    Derek Hawkins

    Senior Corporate Counsel, IP & Emerging Technology, Salesforce, Inc.

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    Kristin Hardy

    Assistant General Counsel & Assistant Secretary, Northwestern Mutual

  • Tanisha Belhomme

    Legal Consultant, Vivid Advisors, LLC

Engagement Opportunities

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Resume Review

We constantly hear about the importance of making a good first impression. Well, your resume is the equivalent of a professional introduction. Are you putting your best foot forward?

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LinkedIn Review

LinkedIn profiles are the new calling cards for business professionals. Profiles represent free marketing and can be a critical part of your strategic branding campaign if leveraged correctly.

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Partner 1-on-1

If you’re a law firm attorney who’s practiced for at least 6 years, and you’re interested in working on your business plan and gaining insights from partners on the next level, sign up here!

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General Counsel 1-on-1

If you’re an attorney who will be ready for a GC role within the next 12 months, and you want to connect with a GC to gain insights on what’s required to ascend to the next level, sign up here!

2024 TITLE SPONSOR

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RAINMAKER SPONSORS

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RISING STAR SPONSORS

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RECRUIT SPONSORS

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ALLY SPONSORS

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