2026 Black Student-Athlete Summit: Full Schedule

Welcome to the 2026 Black Student-Athlete Summit!

You will be able to validate your attendance (Check-In to sessions) using your personal schedule.

10:35am PDT

Law | Legal | Attorney: DLA Piper Leaders Lounge

Thursday May 21, 2026 10:35am - 12:25pm PDT

The William W. Knight Law Center - Room #241

Room #241
Powerful lawyers: may we know them, may we be them, may we never need them. Law isn't just for the litigators. Your favorite brands, teams, and organizations need them too. If a career in law has ever crossed your mind, if you're just curious, run, don't walk to this room because the path to law school starts now. How many times should I take the LSAT? Is law school debt worth it? What happens if I fail the bar? Is it anything like the shows, and why does everyone keep talking about billable hours?! If you have the questions, they have the answers,(for a fee).

DLA Piper is seeking exceptional student athletes wishing to pursue a career in the legal profession. We believe that student athletes have what it takes to succeed in law school and as lawyers - discipline, focus, resilience, and leadership. Our goal is to support the next generation of successful lawyers by providing opportunities to students who might otherwise not have considered a career in law.

Visit the DLA Piper sponsor page for a link to the scholarship application.

Speakers

Samuel Esan

Partner, DLA Piper

Ahimsa Hodari

Associate, DLA Piper

I ran track at Stanford and then went onto get a master's from the Harvard Kennedy School (both Public Policy). Post grad school, I worked for about 15 years before going to law school, which I completed while working full-time at Apple. I'd love to chat with folks who are considering... Read More →

Chas Hamilton

Of Counsel, DLA Piper

(1) I love all sports. Talk to me about your favorite sport to watch live.

(2) I love the movies. Talk to me about your favorite movie and what you're looking forward to seeing in the theater this year.