2026 Lehigh Lawyers Association Fall On-campus Panel

About this event

Join the Lehigh Lawyers Association (LLA) for its annual on-campus panel discussion featuring accomplished alumni who have built careers in and beyond the legal profession.

This year’s theme, “What Does It Take to Be a Lawyer: Preparing for Law School and Beyond,” explores what it really takes to become a lawyer and the many paths a legal career can take. Whether you’ve been thinking about law school for years or are just beginning to explore the possibility, this panel will offer insight into the law school experience, building a legal career, and opportunities within and beyond the traditional practice of law.

Following the panel, enjoy an interactive Q&A and casual reception with alumni panelists, LLA directors, and fellow students.

Dress Code: Business attire is encouraged.

Alumni Panelists:

• Becky Houser '03, JAG Officer- Staff Judge Advocate- Lieutenant Colonel, New Jersey National Guard and Associate Attorney, The Sampat Law Firm

• Rich Margolies ’96 P’30 , Head of Regulatory Relations, Corporate Governance, and Registrations, NatWest Markets

• Lawrence Scheinert '05 , Associate Director, Compliance and Enforcement, Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), U.S. Department of the Treasury