First-Generation Professionals in Law (04/29/26)

This panel brings together first-generation legal professionals to share their journeys into the field, highlighting the challenges, opportunities, and pivotal moments that shaped their careers. Panelists will offer candid insights on navigating law school, building professional networks, and advancing in the legal profession without traditional support systems. Attendees will gain practical strategies, inspiration, and a deeper understanding of how diverse pathways strengthen and enrich the practice of law.

Panelists:
Cindy Medina-Cervantes, Senior Associate, Clyde & Co.
Additional Panelists TBD

Moderators:
Manuel A. Franco, Associate, McAndrews Held and Malloy Ltd.
Yankun Guo, Partner, Dinsmore

Co-Sponsors: Chinese American Bar Association and Hispanic Lawyers of Illinois

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Live CBA Committee meetings and seminars will take place via Zoom webinar.  You will click on "view video" and be directly connected to the meeting/seminar on Zoom.  (You will not receive a Zoom link.)

You MUST have Zoom Desktop Client on your Mac or PC to view a live program. If using a mobile device, you must have the Zoom App (available in the App Store or Google Play).

System requirements for Mac & PC can be found here. System requirements for mobile devices can be here.  

Please note that audience members do not need video or audio access.  Audience members are able to submit questions via the chat or Q & A features of Zoom. 

Chat: Open in-meeting chat, allowing you to send chat messages to and send a message to the host, panelists, and attendees (if permitted). Question & Answer: Open the Q&A window, allowing you to ask questions to the host and panelists. They can either reply back to you via text in the Q&A window or answer your question live.