Oct 7
Career Discovery Week: Law and Government Panel
Wed, October 7, 2026
• 6:00pm
- 7:15pm (1h 15m) • Anderson Hall 121; For more information or to register, see Handshake
Career Discovery Week is a signature program that helps you discover how your strengths and interests can lead to meaningful careers. Career Discovery Week features alumni panels and opportunities to connect with alumni. These panels showcase careers linked to specific strengths, interests, or skills. Alumni panelists will discuss their job roles and daily skills. They’ll also share how they used their liberal arts education after Carleton. Panelists will also offer advice to students starting to explore their options.
Alumni Panelists:
- John “JP” Beaty '19, Associate Attorney-Trial, Dorsey & Whitney
- Lizzie Merrill '08, HR - Workforce Development Supervisor, Minnesota Department of Transportation
- Becky Owen '04, Attorney/Co-Owner, Pearson Owen
- Hannah Quinn '16, Chief Operating Officer, Office of Governor Walz and Lt. Governor Flanagan
- Emma Russ '16, Assistant County Attorney, Goodhue County Attorney’s Office
- Robin Wonsley '13, City Council Member, Minority Leader, City of Minneapolis
from Career Center Events
Event Contact: Sarah Rechtzigel