Since its founding, Northeastern University School of Law has championed diversity in the legal profession.
Today, more than half of our graduates are women, practicing in every conceivable setting — from private practice to public service, from the bench to business, to the US Senate — as well as a host of non-legal fields. In 2005, the School of Law’s Office of Alumni/ae Relations, along with Professor Emerita Judy Brown, formed the Women in the Law Advisory Group. Together, we decided it was high time to offer programming specifically geared toward alumnae. We developed a platform of activities, including an annual conference, a series of articles and resources on women in the law and networking activities for women lawyers. Each year, we strive to address topics pertinent to women attorneys, regardless of their area of practice or career stage. Our goal is to offer practical, applicable and relevant information that women can put to use immediately in their careers. We also believe strongly in women supporting women, so we provide forums for networking, including ways to engage younger practitioners and current students.

Talesha will be a featured panelist during the ‘Creating Leadership Space at Every Level’ panel. 
Leadership isn’t a solo endeavor: It’s about creating space where people can come together to realize their potential—both individually and collectively. No matter whether you are in your career, entry-level or C-suite level, creating leadership space is up to you. In this session, you’ll hear from industry leaders and learn how they created these spaces in the course of their own professional journeys. We’ll also talk about the importance of mentoring and bringing up those behind you, actions that build sustainable systems of change and growth.