Celebrating Women in Law: 'The Spark Method' Brings Students, Alumni, and Leaders Together
Brooklyn Law School will mark Women’s HERstory Month with The Spark Method: An Evening on Sustaining Power & Passion in Law, a panel and networking event taking place Monday, March 24, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Forchelli Center (register here).
A Collaborative Effort Across the Law School Community
Organized in collaboration with the Center for Inclusive Excellence, the program brings together multiple student organizations—including the Women of Color Alliance (WOCA), the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) chapter at Brooklyn Law School, If/When/How, and the Legal Association for Women (LAW)—for a conversation centered on building sustainable, fulfilling legal careers.
The event reflects the strength of collaboration at the Law School, with students, faculty, alumni, and staff contributing to a shared effort to support the next generation of women in the legal profession. Designed as an intimate gathering, the evening will create space for meaningful dialogue, connection, and mentorship.
A Distinguished Panel on Building Careers That Endure
The program will feature a panel of alumnae, and legal professionals whose careers span public service, private practice, and government:
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Jodi M. Savage, Associate Director of Career & Professional Development at Brooklyn Law School
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Jullee Kim ’13, Partner at Cole Schotz
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Julia Rubino ’23, Principal Labor Relations Specialist at the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey
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Olivia Hayes ’25, Judicial Law Clerk at the U.S. Court of International Trade
Together, they will share insights on how to build careers rooted in purpose, longevity, and professional fulfillment, offering students a candid look at the challenges and opportunities that shape careers over time. The discussion will be followed by a networking reception with light bites and refreshments.
"This event is about bringing together women across different stages of their legal careers to share honest perspectives on how to build a path that is both sustainable and meaningful," said Khila James ’27, president of the Women of Color Alliance. "We wanted to create a space where students can learn not just how to succeed, but how to stay connected to the passion that brought them to law school in the first place."
Advancing Community Through Inclusive Programming
The Center for Inclusive Excellence, led by Dominique “Dom” Fowler, Arthur Pinto & Stephen Bohlen Associate Dean of Inclusion & Diversity, plays a central role in supporting programs that foster connection, dialogue, and a sense of belonging across the Law School community. Through partnerships with student organizations, the Center helps create opportunities for engagement that extend beyond the classroom and into students’ professional development.
"The Center for Inclusive Excellence is proud to support student-led programs that bring people together across the Law School community," Fowler said. "Events like this create space for meaningful connection, shared learning, and the kind of dialogue that helps students envision not just a successful career, but a sustainable and fulfilling one."