NYCRA (NYC Recruitment Association) 2026 Annual Mini-Conference

Monday, March 9, 2026

Entry Level Panel: Welcoming Them Early: Engagement That Starts Before They Do

2:00 – 2:45 PM

Panelists:

·       Moderator: Carly Acker – Sr. Specialist, Legal Recruiting at Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP

·       Amy Goldstein – Legal Recruiter for Corporations and Law Firms, Talent Acquisition Consultant, Career Coach, Founder at Grayson Allen

·       Chelsy Bernard – Student Recruitment Specialist at Mayer Brown

·       Danielle Drefyus - Campus Recruiting Manager at Cooley LLP

·       Christian Montalvo – Manager, Early Careers Legal Recruitment - Americas at White & Case LLP 

Description:

Engagement doesn’t stop at the offer. It’s a relationship that develops over 18 months. Join us as we discuss how to create authentic, consistent, and meaningful touchpoints that keep future associates feeling supported, connected, and excited about joining the firm.