Burke, Warren, MacKay & Serritella Hosts CPS Career Day 2026

Burke, Warren, MacKay & Serritella, together with several notable Chicagoland professionals, entrepreneurs, and political leaders, hosted an interactive career day with students at a CPS elementary school in Chicago’s West Englewood neighborhood on Friday, September 11. Led by Nicholas Gowen, Chair of the Firm’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee, this year’s event brought together professionals from various industries with a diverse set of experiences to provide insights into their respective careers, personal keys to success, and motivational tips for students to learn more about the possibilities of their own career paths.

“We always look forward to our annual career day as a wonderful opportunity to connect with our local students and share our experiences with them,” said Nick. “We’re fortunate to present an inspiring group of professionals with different backgrounds and unique skillsets to share with these future leaders the importance of setting their sights toward their academic and professional interests at an early stage in their education.”

Students spent the day learning from panels of local professionals and entrepreneurs from industries including legal, government, law enforcement, food and beverage, and media and entertainment, among others. Breakout sessions comprised of the featured panelists from varying backgrounds, including CPS alumni, gathered to share career advice and field students’ questions. Colleagues from across the Firm, including Partner Jayne Bart-Plange, Associates Christine Eduardo, Morgan Hess, Christopher Verdugo, and Alexandra Rogers, led conversations with students on their goals, aspirations, and interests relative to their future career progression.

Burke Warren is proud to partner with the local community to help advance equity in the workforce and create real and sustaining opportunities for all. Providing in-depth and interactive career development programming for aspiring individuals is a cornerstone of the Firm’s mission to help improve equality and access to professional opportunities for all members of the communities we serve.