On September 17, the Tucker Ellis Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Committee sponsored the Norman S. Minor Bar Association’s (NSMBA) 7th Annual Law Student Summit for Success. Tucker Ellis has proudly sponsored all of NSMBA’s annual summits since the inaugural program in 2016.

Open to all Northeast Ohio law students, the summit featured three one-hour panel discussions with legal professionals who shared their knowledge, experiences, and wisdom on how best to navigate law school and prepare for a career in law. The sessions – “ABCs of Law School,” “Mentors vs. Sponsors,” and “411 on Legal Careers” – were designed to help Black and minority law students navigate the muddy waters of law school and the legal profession.

Contributing to the success of the well-attended event were Ludgy LaRochelle, who both coordinated the summit and served as a moderator; panelists Bradley Dennis, Bakita Hill, and Sarena Holder; and DeAngelo LaVette, who moderated a panel discussion.