Communicators in the Courtroom: Murrow Graduates Working in Law
1:40 PM – Senate Room (CUB 204)
Murrow Symposium > Symposium 50 – Tuesday, April 7 (Day 2) Schedule > Communicators in the Courtroom: Murrow Graduates Working in Law
Session Details
Panelists will explain how their communication education has strengthened their legal careers. They will highlight how skills in writing, persuasive messaging, audience analysis, and relationship‑building have shaped their professional paths, improved their effectiveness as advocates, and helped them navigate the interpersonal and policy complexities of legal work. Their experiences show that a strong communication foundation is essential for success in the legal field.
Panel Moderator
Jordan Foley
Assistant Professor
Edward R. Murrow College of Communication at Washington State University
Edward R. Murrow College of Communication at Washington State University
Meet the Panelists
Jill Ballo
Associate General Counsel
Microsoft Corporation
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Co-Vice Chair: Murrow Professional Advisory Board
Microsoft Corporation
Co-Vice Chair: Murrow Professional Advisory Board