On January 21, Tonkon Torp partner Parna Mehrbani was a panelist at the Opportunities for Law in Oregon (OLIO) Employment Retreat hosted by the Oregon State Bar. Parna’s panel, comprised of attorneys and law firm professionals who work with summer interns, explored strategies for students to make the most of their summer employment during law school. The panelists shared advice and tips on how to prepare for the start of the summer session, how to navigate the people and projects students will encounter on the job, and ways to transition gracefully at summer’s end. They also encouraged students to take full advantage of the professional and networking opportunities on offer and stressed that summer employment is an opportunity for students to evaluate a potential employer for fit while being considering as a future employee.
The OLIO Employment Retreat is designed to help law students prepare for summer legal employment. The event incorporates panels of attorneys and current law students, mock interviews, and networking opportunities.
Parna is a partner at Tonkon Torp and Co-Chair of its Intellectual Property and Information Privacy & Security practice groups. Her practice is focused on intellectual property, trademark and copyright registration, licensing and enforcement, and advising on intellectual property portfolios for local, national, and international companies. She also advises businesses on the management and security of personal data and the laws that regulate the collection, use, and protection of personal data.
