On September 8, AABANY’s Government Service & Public Interest Committee, Pro Bono & Community Service Committee, and Student Outreach Committee teamed up with the Cardozo APALSA to present How to Get Your Foot in the Door: Careers in Government Service & Public Interest and reception. 

Panelists included:

  • Ryan Budhu, Assistant Corporation Counsel for Government Policy, Executive Division, New York City Law Department;
  • Christine Clarke, Director, Civil Rights Justice Initiative, Legal Services NYC;
  • Ami Shah, Poverty Justice Solutions Fellow & Staff Attorney, Legal Services;
  • Joane Wong, Senior Trial Attorney, National Labor Relations Board; and
  • Haeya Yim, Assistant Attorney General, New York State Office of the Attorney General, Division of Social Justice; and
  • Moderator: James Cho with the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Eastern District of New York

The panelists told their stories of finding their first jobs and advice about what to replicate and what not to do. Thanks to everyone who made this panel possible. Check out the insights below.