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  Cooley Law School Hosts Michigan Attorney General for Career-Focused Student Event

  LANSING, MICH. — On April 9, Cooley Law School welcomed Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel to its Lansing campus for an engaging career-focused event, “Insights & Opportunities with Attorney General Dana Nessel,” held at the Cooley Center Lobby. Hosted as part of programming supported by the law school’s Career and Professional Development Office, the event provided students with a valuable look into career paths within public service, including internship and post-graduate opportunities with the Michigan Department of Attorney General. During the event, Nessel shared insights into the important work performed across the department’s various divisions and discussed the wide range of legal careers available within the office. She also took time to answer student questions, offering practical advice and perspective on entering public service. Following her remarks, representatives from several departments within the Attorney General’s Office connected directly with students, discussing their roles and responsibilities and conducting on-the-spot interviews with interested attendees. “It was a great opportunity for our students to engage directly with leaders in public service and gain a deeper understanding of the impactful work being done within the Attorney General’s Office,” said Karen Poole, director of Career and Professional Development at Cooley Law School. “Programs like this are essential in helping our students explore career pathways, build professional connections, and take meaningful steps toward their future careers.” The event drew strong student participation and provided an informative and interactive experience for those interested in pursuing careers in government and public service.

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  Derek Matthews gives next generation of Cooley Law School students a start in legal profession in Tampa

  Derek Matthews (Vinson Class, 2017) is no stranger to giving back to Cooley Law School in the Tampa Bay region. Outside of legal practice, Matthews sponsors the annual Cooley Alumni Golf Outing in Tampa and participates in alumni events and mentoring programs to build relationships with faculty and fellow graduates.

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  Reda Taleb’s Life’s Work: Turning Pain into Purpose — and Giving It Back to Dearborn

  When Reda Taleb (McLean Class, 2015) talks about “giving back,” she isn’t just reciting a slogan — she’s living by example. The daughter of immigrants from Bint Jbeil, Lebanon, Taleb’s parents, along with her six older siblings, laid roots in Dearborn’s south end, an area known for its pollution-emitting factory smoke stacks and community of Arab Americans seeking the “American Dream.”

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