2nd Annual Raising the Bar Conference

If you're a high school student who has an interest in pursuing a career in the legal field, this one-day conference is for you!

Topics:

Civil Law

Criminal Law

Constitutional Law

Personal Purpose, Values, and Mission

Speakers:

Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro

Akron Municipal Court Judge David Hamilton

Heart to Heart Leadership

Attorney J. Dean Carro

Attorney Vonsheay Brown

Attorney Edward Littlejohn

Attorney Nolan James

Raising the Bar, a program geared towards career exploration in law, was developed through a partnership between My Brother’s Keeper Summit County out of Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro's Office, and Akron Municipal Court Judge David Hamilton. The mission of Raising the Bar is to encourage minority youth to pursue a career in law by providing opportunities that expose them to the legal field while promoting critical thinking and deductive reasoning skills. This program will help students develop a unique skill set that could be applied to any career in the legal field. Obtaining a law degree will make it possible for students to pursue diverse career opportunities and ultimately increase representation for minorities.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

University of Akron School of Law, 150 University Avenue, Akron, United States