| Panel discussion about the qualifications for and application process to become an Assistant United States Attorney in the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York and the District of New Jersey. Special emphasis on discussion of diversity efforts and recruiting for these positions. Panelists will discuss the structure of the office in their District, the types of cases that attorneys generally get to work on, the “career path available” , the qualifications sought for the position of Assistant United States Attorney and the basics of applying to the office in each District. MODERATOR Daniel R. Alonso Partner, Buckley LLP, Former Assistant United States Attorney, Eastern District of New York PANELISTS Rahul Agarwal Acting Principal Assistant United States Attorney and Executive Assistant United States Attorney United States Attorney’s Office District of New Jersey Neil Corwin Executive Assistant United States Attorney United States Attorney’s Office Southern District of New York Maria Cruz-Melendez Assistant United States Attorney Deputy Chief, Public Integrity Section Criminal Division United States Attorney’s Office Eastern District of New York Ekta R. Dharia Assistant United States Attorney Civil Division United States Attorney’s Office Eastern District of New York Richard Ramsay Assistant United States Attorney Appeals Division United States Attorney’s Office District of New Jersey Rebecca Tinio Assistant United States Attorney Chief, Civil Frauds Unit Civil Division United States Attorney’s Office Southern District ofNew York
 Sponsoring Committee:Minorities in the Courts,
                    Christopher Wilds, Chair
 Co-Sponsoring Committees:Minorities in the Profession
                    , Jonathan Waldauer & Johan Tatoy, Co-Chairs
 Women in the Legal Profession,
                    Judith A. Archer, Chair
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