ALUMNI (and perhaps previously unconsidered) choices, hone goals and interests, and develop strategies for achieving new direction toward a rich and fulfilling career path. AHA expands the landscape for career opportunity and offers guidance in mapping it. Although some job assistance may result, AHA is not designed to generate jobs or networking leads, but will
help attorneys gain better understanding of their strengths and passions and how they can be incorporated into a new career strategy. Interested alumni will find more information at www.lawschool. cornell.edu/alumni/AlumniHelping-Alumni.cfm.
The program allows participants to enjoy oneon-one discussions with an experienced and knowledgeable Cornell alumnus who will offer objective feedback, serving as both a sounding board and advisor in reviewing different aspects of the attorney’s work history, education, values, life experiences, and future plans.
Cornell Latino American Law Students Association and Black Law Students Association Host Alumni Mixer On January 12, Weil, Gotshal & Manges was buzzing with excitement as generations of Cornell LALSA and BLSA alumni reunited at a mixer organized by the current executive boards of each organization. Alumni from the New York City area caught up with old friends and were delighted to see in attendance Anne Lukingbeal, associate dean and dean of students, and Sheri Lynn Johnson, the James and Mark Flanagan Professor of Law and assistant director of the Cornell Death Penalty Project. Current LALSA and BLSA students also had the opportunity to meet former graduates and learn about their experiences.
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“The ultimate goal of the mixer,” said Marihug Cedeño ‘13, president of LALSA, “was to begin cultivating a stronger Black and Latino community so that both alumni and current students feel more connected to each other and the law school community.” From the perspectives of those who attended, this was a shared goal. “Building a sense of community is extremely important,” said Melissa Colón-Bosolet ‘07, “and I hope that we can continue to have these types of events on an annual basis.”
left: Andrianne Payson ’00, Andowah Newton ’06, Nora Ali (admitted student) above: Lori Lewis ’10; Mirna Cardona ’09; Adeola Adejobi ’09; Kristen Echemendia ’08; Melissa ColónBosolet ’07; Cynthia Galvez ’13; Marihug Cedeño ’13; Gina-Gail Fletcher ’09; Maria Fernandez ’92; Nicole Wright ’07
Malissa Osei ‘14, a first-year law student, made very special connections at the mixer. “It gave me the feeling that I belonged to a legal community outside of my experiences in the classroom,” she
said. “I hope these gatherings can become a tradition at Cornell Law School.” The mixer was generously cosponsored by Weil, Gotshal & Manges and Cornell Law School Office of Alumni Affairs.