From L to R: Garin Kim, Haroon Anwar, Yusuf Khan, Adrian Lee, and Niya Pattasseril

Catholic Law's Office of Career and Professional Development, in partnership with the Asian Pacific American Law Students Association (APALSA), recently hosted a dynamic Career Panel discussion. The event featured Haroon Anwar, Assistant Director at the DOJ Mass Tort and Civil Litigation Division; Yusuf Khan, Judicial Law Clerk for the Montgomery County Circuit Court and incoming clerk for the Supreme Court of Maryland; and Adrian Lee, Antitrust Associate at Wilson Sonsini. Moderated by APALSA leaders Garin Kim, Vice President, and Niya Pattasseril, President, the panel provided students with valuable insights into the legal profession.

The discussion explored career paths, impactful law school courses, the importance of mentorship, strategies for overcoming perceived failure, and managing the stress of law school and legal practice. After the panel, the attorneys stayed to connect with students, offering personalized advice and fostering meaningful professional relationships.