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After Big Law: Private Sector Careers

Many students plan to start their careers in Big Law and then pivot to “something else,” but often don’t know what the “something else” is…

Denver Legal Market (podcast)

Margie Boone from OCS discusses the Denver legal market with Beth Woods, a Managing Director with Major, Lindsey & Africa. 

New York Legal Market (podcast)

Hear Margie Boone from OCS discuss the New York legal market with Nicole Donnelly, a recruiter from Cardinal Legal Search.

Sports Law, Labor & Employment Law: Jeanifer Parsigian ’12 (podcast)

Jeanifer practice is focused on focuses on all aspects of antitrust/competition, sports law, intellectual property, and complex litigation. Jeanifer has a major role in Winston’s sports practice, successfully trying antitrust claims to a landmark win for college athletes against the NCAA upheld by the Supreme Court, and in a high-stakes, high-profile gender discrimination lawsuit on behalf of the Women’s National Soccer Team in their pursuit of equal pay.

EIP With a Public Interest Background or Goals (podcast)

Learn how to leverage your public interest background during EIP, as well as discuss things you should take into account if you are participating in EIP, but aspire to have a public interest career in the longer term.

Entertainment Law: Neema Sahni '10 (podcast)

Neema’s practice is focused on litigation in the media, entertainment, and sports industries. Neema also maintains a robust counseling and advisory practice, assisting sports teams…

Intro to Business Careers (video)

Interested in learning about using your JD to pursue a career in business? Listen to HLS alums as they candidly discuss careers in management consulting, investment banking, and other business paths.

Demystifying BigLaw Recruiting 2022 (video)

What is BigLaw? Come hear from HLS alums as they candidly discuss the business of BigLaw, life as an associate and as a partner, and how to approach the recruiting process.

Succeeding in Clerkships and Beyond: Tips from Former Clerks (video)

Aimed at students and alumni who have secured clerkships and are wondering what to expect during their time in chambers, this pre-recorded panel discussion with four HLS alumni covers topics such as: how to prepare prior to clerking, what to expect in first few weeks in the role, types of assignments a clerk may encounter, and how to approach a post-clerkship job search.

Renewables/Cleantech: Erica von Pechmann ’16 (podcast)

Erica von Pechmann '16 is a Managing Associate in the Houston office of Sidley. Erica advises clients in the power and renewable energy industry, with a focus on project development and finance, as well as project acquisitions, dispositions and other investment arrangements. Erica serves on the working committee for the Houston Chapter of Women of Renewable Industries and Sustainable Energy (WRISE) as Director of Marketing and has been recognized by Texas Super Lawyers as a Texas Rising Star.