Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee Chair Nicholas Gowen Hosts CPS Career Day 2024

Nicholas Gowen, Chair of the Firm’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee, along with several notable Chicagoland professionals, entrepreneurs, and political leaders, hosted an interactive career day program with students at a CPS elementary school in Chicago’s West Englewood neighborhood on Thursday, September 26. This year’s event, which brought together professionals, executives, and leaders from various industries with a diverse set of experiences, provided insights into their respective careers, personal keys to success, and motivational tips for students interested in learning more about the possibilities of their own career trajectories.

“Having the chance to meet with our future leaders to understand their career interests and to actively relate to their experiences at this stage in their lives is an honor that we don’t take for granted,” said Nick. “We are fortunate to have the opportunity to demonstrate that we have walked the same paths as they have and to embody the fact that there is no limit to where they set their sights professionally.”

Students spent the day learning from panels of local professionals from industries including legal, law enforcement, government, food and beverage, media, construction, and transportation, among others. Breakout sessions comprised of the featured panelists from varying backgrounds, including CPS alumni, gathered to share career advice and field students’ questions. Colleagues from across the Firm, including Partner Jayne Bart-Plange, Associates Christine Eduardo, Morgan Hess, Mathew Musipa, Christopher Verdugo and Jolisa Warmack, and Anthony Moore, Director of Information Technology, led conversations with students on their goals, aspirations, and interests relative to their future career progression.

Burke Warren is proud to partner with the local community to help advance equity in the workforce and create real and sustaining opportunities for all populations. Providing in-depth and interactive career development programming for aspiring individuals is a cornerstone of the Firm’s mission to help improve equality and access to professional opportunities for all members of the communities we serve.