A conversation on the current state of Black Professionals in the Law and Judiciary. How far have we come in achieving equal power and representation in an industry that has such a disproportionate impact on our community? How far do we still have to go? What should young legal practitioners be aware of and focused on as they enter and rise in the legal profession?

Panelists:
- Hon. Denise Francois ’80 — Judge, Superior Court of the US Virgin Islands
- Natashia Hines ’07 — Assistant US Attorney, Western District of Texas, US Department of Justice
- Laura Jarrett ‘07 — Attorney and Senior Legal Correspondent - NBC News
- Thomas Mitchell ’87 — 2020 MacArthur Fellow & Robert F. Drinan, S.J. Chair at Boston College Law School

Moderator:

- Nichelle S. Carr ‘98 — Attorney, Producer at WC1 Studios, and Chief Content Officer at AudPop.com