Presented By: LSA Opportunity Hub
Alum Connection: Journey through a powerful career in Law with Alum Trish Refo
Are you interested in a career in the field of law? LSA Alum Trish Refo joins us to share her story - from graduating PoliSci (‘80) and earning her J.D. from U-M School of Law to serving as Past President of the American Bar Association. Trish will pull from her distinguished career to share insights about maximizing your time as an undergrad, preparing for the law school application process, and exploring the many types of careers available in the field. If you’re interested in a career in law, or if you’re still exploring career options, Trish will share advice on following your heart and pursuing your passion.
About Trish Refo
Trish Refo is the Past President of the American Bar Association. Her practice is concentrated in complex commercial litigation and internal investigations, with extensive experience in professional malpractice defense, commercial and business torts, financial institutions litigation, class actions and trade secret litigation. She chairs the firm's Professional Liability Litigation group. Trish is a sought-after speaker at international, national, state and local continuing legal education conferences. A thought leader on litigation and trial issues, Trish has been named one of the most influential women lawyers in the country. She has served as Chair of the ABA House of Delegates and the ABA Section of Litigation. Trish served on the Arizona Supreme Court's Advisory Committee on the Rules of Evidence, and is a former member of the Advisory Committee on the Federal Rules of Evidence of the United States Judicial Conference.
University of Michigan School of Law (J.D., cum laude, 1983)
University of Michigan (B.A., high honors and high distinction, 1980)
You should attend this session if you are:
An undergraduate U-M LSA student
Interested in the career paths available in law
Thinking about applying to law school after you graduate from LSA
What you’ll gain by attending:
Make a valuable connection with a successful LSA alum ready to help you navigate the law school application process
Get ideas for how to build and grow in a career the field of law
Gain tips and tricks for building communities and networks past your LSA degree
RSVP now to be a part of the conversation. The link to join this Alum Connection will be emailed to you after you RSVP.
The LSA Opportunity Hub aims to deliver inclusive and accessible experiences and welcomes all LSA students to participate. This event is on the first floor of a wheelchair-accessible building, including wheelchair-accessible restrooms on the first floor, a gender-inclusive and accessible restroom on the first floor, places to sit or stand during the event, and accessible parking options nearby on Maynard Street. Ramps are located at the East entrance (from State St.) and the Northwest entrance (from Maynard). Power doors are located at the Northwest entrance. To request other accommodations, please contact LSA Hub Events at lsa.hubevents@umich.edu or 734-764-4920 so we can make arrangements.
About Trish Refo
Trish Refo is the Past President of the American Bar Association. Her practice is concentrated in complex commercial litigation and internal investigations, with extensive experience in professional malpractice defense, commercial and business torts, financial institutions litigation, class actions and trade secret litigation. She chairs the firm's Professional Liability Litigation group. Trish is a sought-after speaker at international, national, state and local continuing legal education conferences. A thought leader on litigation and trial issues, Trish has been named one of the most influential women lawyers in the country. She has served as Chair of the ABA House of Delegates and the ABA Section of Litigation. Trish served on the Arizona Supreme Court's Advisory Committee on the Rules of Evidence, and is a former member of the Advisory Committee on the Federal Rules of Evidence of the United States Judicial Conference.
University of Michigan School of Law (J.D., cum laude, 1983)
University of Michigan (B.A., high honors and high distinction, 1980)
You should attend this session if you are:
An undergraduate U-M LSA student
Interested in the career paths available in law
Thinking about applying to law school after you graduate from LSA
What you’ll gain by attending:
Make a valuable connection with a successful LSA alum ready to help you navigate the law school application process
Get ideas for how to build and grow in a career the field of law
Gain tips and tricks for building communities and networks past your LSA degree
RSVP now to be a part of the conversation. The link to join this Alum Connection will be emailed to you after you RSVP.
The LSA Opportunity Hub aims to deliver inclusive and accessible experiences and welcomes all LSA students to participate. This event is on the first floor of a wheelchair-accessible building, including wheelchair-accessible restrooms on the first floor, a gender-inclusive and accessible restroom on the first floor, places to sit or stand during the event, and accessible parking options nearby on Maynard Street. Ramps are located at the East entrance (from State St.) and the Northwest entrance (from Maynard). Power doors are located at the Northwest entrance. To request other accommodations, please contact LSA Hub Events at lsa.hubevents@umich.edu or 734-764-4920 so we can make arrangements.
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