Bag Lunch Meeting

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You should have all received an invitation from Ms. Teresa about the incoming Brown Paper Bag Lunch meeting we are planning to have later this month. The purpose of this meeting is for us to gain knowledge and insight on a possible career in the legal field. In order to prepare better for the event and get as much out of it as possible I would like to ask if any of you have any questions you would like to ask the panel.

If you have any questions please email them to me and if not please think of some questions to make this meeting as helpful and productive as possible.

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