Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel and BlueCross BlueShield Launch Inaugural Steet Law Diversity Pipeline Program

Criminal justice career track students from Brainerd High School had the opportunity to work alongside local attorneys and other legal professionals as part of the Street Law, Inc. Corporate Diversity Pipeline Program.

On November 5th, lawyers from BlueCross BlueShield and Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel hosted a workshop, which was the conclusion of an educational series designed by the nonprofit organization Street Law, Inc. The program is designed to encourage diversity in the legal profession. The group provides education about law and democracy throughout the United States as well as in over 40 countries worldwide.

The workshop began with a welcome and introduction by Chief Judge Curtis Collier for the Eastern District of Tennessee. The students then broke into workshop sessions, which was followed by a career fair at BlueCross BlueShield. The day ended with lawyers from Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel leading students on a tour of its firm, introducing them to various aspects of working at a law firm.