We’ll see you on June 27-29, 2025!
The goal of this free, three-day, virtual conference is to be the bridge helping first-generation and other marginalized aspiring legal professionals access legal education and the workplace, therefore affecting change in the workplace and our communities. We hope our conference will be an inspiration to aspiring law school applicants, current law school students, and young practitioners as they embark on their legal careers.
Join a space where entering the legal field is accessible!
IN 2024:
We encourage you to attend the events that interest you most!
Opening Session & Keynote Speaker
6:00 - 7:00 p.m. EST
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To Be Announced
Check back soon for more information on our keynote!
Fireside Chat with Angela Winfield and Sydney Montgomery
7:00 - 8:00 p.m. EST
Vice President & Chief Diversity Officer for LSAC
Angela Winfield
Founder & Executive Director of Barrier Breakers®
Sydney Montgomery, Esq.
Opening Session & Diversity in This New Era
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. EST
Shani Butts, Esq.
Assistant Dean for Admissions and Financial Aid at the Columbus School of Law, The Catholic University of America
Patricia Kinney, Esq.
Assistant Dean of Diversity & Inclusion at IU McKinney School of Law
Vernadete Horne Esq.
Assistant Dean for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at St. John’s University School of Law
How to Successfully Apply to Law School |
12:15 - 1:15 p.m. EST
Founder & Executive Director of Barrier Breakers®
Sydney Montgomery, Esq.
Director of Law Student Success & Organizational Leadership at Barrier Breakers®
Dr. Nadia Castriota
Law School & Resource Fair |
1:30 - 4:30 p.m. EST
Meet with admissions officers from these schools and more one-on-one!
Full List of 2025 Schools Coming Soon!
Applying to Law School with Accomodations
4:45 - 5:45 p.m. EST
Associate, Kirkland & Ellis
Jasmeene Burton, Esq,
LSAC Ambassador
Philip Harrinarine
Law School as an Underrepresented Student: Breakout Sessions
6:00 - 7:30 p.m. EST
Opening Session & How to Afford Law School: Scholarships, Financial Aid, & More
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. EST
Regional Director - South at AccessLex Institute
LeAndra Ross, AFC®
Director of Access to Law School Education Programs at the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School
Yolanda Ingram
Conquering the LSAT
12:15 - 1:15 p.m. EST
Founder & Tutor at LSAT Logic Pro (formerly Logic Games Pro)
Mena Pirone, Esq,
Founder & Tutor at LSAT Mastery
Fady Yatooma
Tutor, LSAT Demon
Marvin Fourte
Harness Your Strengths to Start Law School Successfully
1:30 - 3:00 p.m. EST | For Pre-Law Students ONLY
Senior Specialist, Professional Identity Formation
Carwina Weng
Complete the additional registration for this session here. This session is ONLY for pre-law students!
What traits come to mind when you think “lawyer”? Common ones are “smart,” “argumentative,” “confident,” “social,” “good communicator,” “takes charge/leads.” While many lawyers have these traits, many lawyers don’t and are still (equally/more) successful. The beauty of the legal profession is that it is big enough to need practitioners with many combinations of identities, personalities, experience, expertise, and skills. Success depends in part on using personal traits and strengths wisely and matching them to the right role and workplace. This session will help participants pursue success based on who they are and what they want to do with a law degree. Before the session, participants will take the High5 test, an online strengths assessment, to learn more about their go-to strengths. During the session, participants will explore their go-to strengths and learn how to use them, along with their values and passions, to chart a satisfying professional identity and career.
LSAT Prep & Resource Fair (+ giveaways!)
2:00 - 4:00 p.m. EST
Meet 1:1 with reps from these companies and win free LSAT prep courses, special discounts, scholarships, and fun prizes. More resources are added every week!
Full List of 2025 Vendors Coming Soon!
Applying to Law School as an Older Applicant and Finding Community
4:00 - 5:00 p.m. EST
Coming Soon
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Intellectual Property Law
5:15 - 6:00 p.m. EST
Lockheed Martin
Catherine Toppin
Sports and Entertainment Law
5:15 - 6:00 p.m. EST
Mannis Canning & Associates
Samira Jackson
Regulation & Government Law
5:15 - 6:00 p.m. EST
Maryland Cannabis Administration
Tabitha Robinson
Corporate Litigation
6:00 - 6:45 p.m. EST
Alston & Bird
Liz Robinson
Sports and Entertainment Law
6:00 - 6:45 p.m. EST
Mannis Canning & Associates
Samira Jackson
Immigration Law
6:00 - 6:45 p.m. EST
Immigration Attorney
Ashley Hyman
Criminal Defense and Prosecution
6:45 - 7:30 p.m. EST
Immigration Law
6:45 - 7:30 p.m. EST
Public Interest and Civil Rights Law
6:45 - 7:30 p.m. EST
Closing Session ||||
7:30-7:45 p.m. EST
Founder & Executive Director of Barrier Breakers®
Sydney Montgomery
Our free conference includes:
✔ Expert advice from attorneys, recruiters, legal professors and admissions officers, and current law school students
✔ A Resource Fair with the chance to win LSAT prep courses, exclusive discounts, and scholarships
✔ A Law School & Resource Fair with a chance to meet one-on-one a variety of law schools across the country
✔The opportunity to get your questions answered live
✔ Virtual networking spaces to meet with other attendees and panelists
✔ Exclusive giveaways and promotions from Barrier Breakers® and our sponsors
✔ And more!
Have questions or want to get involved in our 2025 conference? Send an email to conference@barrier-breakers.org!
Interested in sponsoring this event?
Learn how your contribution can help first-generation students and professionals achieve their dreams!
If you have questions about sponsorships, reach out to conference@barrier-breakers.org.
Thank you to our valuable sponsors for making this free event possible!
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