Dora Kripapuri earned her B.A. from Luther College in Decorah, IA in 1995 and her J.D. from New England Law in Boston, MA in 2002. Before joining Cranfill, Sumner LLP in 2018, Dora was a former adjunct professor of writing, representation, advocacy, and persuasion at Mitchell Hamline School of Law in St. Paul, MN, and practiced complex business litigation in Minneapolis, MN. Prior to that, Dora practiced business litigation in Boston, MA, and served as a Special Assistant District Attorney in Boston, as well.
Dora now serves as Director of Legal Recruitment & Development for Cranfill Sumner LLP. She is responsible for the firm’s recruiting, hiring and training processes, law school visits, and summer clerk program. Dora also coordinates the firm’s mentoring program and serves on the Associates Committee and the Diversity and Inclusion Committee.
Cover letters and resumes for any attorney opening may be submitted electronically or by mail to Dora at dkripapuri@cshlaw.com.
Most Recent Posts
Dora Kripapuri Serves on Panel About Alternative Law Careers
On Nov. 10, Dora Kripapuri served as a panelist for the “A JD is a Master Key: JD-Preferred and Alternative Careers” panel. The panel was sponsored by the North Carolina Bar Association and planned by students at Campbell Law School.… Read More
Cranfill Sumner LLP Presents Diversity Award to Dora Kripapuri
Cranfill Sumner LLP presented its 2022 Distinguished Leader in Diversity and Inclusion Award to Dora Kripapuri. Dora is the firm’s Director of Legal Recruitment & Development and is based in the firm’s Raleigh office.… Read More
Dora Kripapuri Discusses Salary Negotiation at NCBA Event
Dora Kripapuri recently participated in a North Carolina Bar Association panel discussion about “First Hand Experiences with Salary Negotiation.”
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Dora Kripapuri Joins Cranfill Sumner as Director of Legal Recruitment & Development
Cranfill Sumner LLP (Cranfill Sumner) today announced that Dora Kripapuri has joined the firm as its Director of Legal Recruitment & Development. She will be based in the firm’s Raleigh office.… Read More