Tonight, the law firm of Foley & Lardner hosted the Institute scholars who are interested in legal careers for the first of three dinners and educational sessions at their office at the Washington Harbor.   The scholars were welcomed by partner James N. Bierman, who shepherded the relationship between Foley and the Institute and took on the role of host and moderator of this first session.  Bierman was a wonderful partner for the scholars to meet. He has served as managing partner, head of recruiting for the firm, and previously an admissions director at Harvard Law School.

In this first session, attorneys Norm Rich and Ric Henschel discussed trademark and patent law, which are similar but distinct practices.  Next week, Irwin Raiji will discuss legal work in both the public and private sectors.  Foley is the law firm for Major League Baseball; Raiji represents the Washington Nationals and has helped them with the negotiations with the District of Columbia regarding the construction of a new stadium, which is to open next season.  In the third session, attorneys Sharie Brown, Paul Monsees and Steven Lambert will discuss the Patriot Act, environmental law, and arbitration/mediation.  They, along with Bierman, will expose the scholars to the many areas of law. 

In addition to its involvement with the scholars, Foley is a financial contributor to the Institute.