Diversity & Inclusion: Marguerite Fletcher ’90 (podcast)
July 9, 2020
Marguerite Fletcher ’90 is the founder and president of Fletcher Consulting, a diversity, equity, and inclusion consulting firm. Ms. Fletcher has…
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July 9, 2020
Marguerite Fletcher ’90 is the founder and president of Fletcher Consulting, a diversity, equity, and inclusion consulting firm. Ms. Fletcher has…
July 9, 2020
Jerry Ting and Jake Sussman (both ’18) are CEO and COO, respectively, of Evisort, an intelligent contract automation company they conceived and began while students at HLS. In this podcast, they talk both about both entrepreneurship and legal technology & innovation.
May 21, 2020
Jon Fetterolf, attorney and agent at Zuckerman Spaeder LLP, describes his career as both a sports agent and litigator. One of his clients, Cincinatti Reds Pitcher Matt Bowman, gives his perspective on what players look for in their agents. Both talk about how they have experienced the COVID-19 pandemic and what they think it means for the future of baseball.
April 20, 2020
Nathaniel Amdur-Clark '14 represents Native American tribes across the country as an Associate at Sonosky, Chambers, Sachse, Endreson & Perry, LLP and splits his time between Washington, DC and Anchorage, AK.
April 17, 2020
Hear from HLS clerkship advisors and a panel of 3Ls about how to successfully prepare for and navigate potential clerkship interviews. Some discussion will focus on the hiring plan date this summer for current 2Ls, but 3Ls, alumni, and 1Ls also will find the basic principles relevant.
April 6, 2020
Elite litigation boutiques are a great alternative to BigLaw, either coming off a clerkship, right out of HLS, or as a lateral associate. Please join HLS grads and partners from Kaplan Hecker & Fink in NY, MoloLamken in DC, and Bartlit Beck in Chicago to learn how their firms differ from BigLaw and how you can get a job there.
April 2, 2020
Ki P. Hong is the head of Skadden’s Political Law Group. He advises major corporations on the unique political law issues they face when engaging in government affairs or government procurement activity. These include federal and state campaign finance, lobbying, gift, ethics and conflict-of-interest laws.
March 31, 2020
Aria Branch ’12 is a partner at Perkins Coie in Washington, DC. She counsels federal and state elected officials, candidates, political parties, trade associations,…
February 20, 2020
Want to use your law degree in a policy setting? Learn about handling public policy initiatives in-house from Stephen Ball '10, Government Relations and Public Policy Senior Vice President for the Northeast Region of Wells Fargo.
February 18, 2020
Showing employers that you understand the business of law can mean the difference between a successful interview season and a mediocre one. In this program, Julie Jones, Chair of Ropes and Gray, and Mark Weber, Assistant Dean of Career Services have a candid conversation about how law firms really work. Topics include law firm business models, the reality of associate and practice area profitability, and how grades and prior experiences figure into your marketability.
February 10, 2020
LLM alum Tytus Cytowski '05, will speak (via videoconference) and provide advice about developing a practice after graduating from Harvard. Mr. Cytowski is the founding partner of a firm that specializes in startups, venture capital and US market expansion, with a special focus on EU startups in Silicon Valley.
November 20, 2019
Why would you want to clerk? What do clerks actually do? How does the job vary by type of court and judge? Why and how should you research judges in advance? What does the application process look like from the inside? How can you make the most of a clerkship once you have one? Hear the answers to these questions and more from recent clerks. For 1Ls, 2Ls, 3Ls, and LLMs at any stage of thinking about clerkships.
November 8, 2019
Interested in learning about the budding field of cannabis law? Meet OCS Alumna-in-Residence, Lauren Estevez ’13, Principal & Attorney at LME Law in Los Angeles. Ms. Estevez advises licensed cannabis and CBD brands, investors, and operators on legal strategy, regulatory compliance, and transactional matters.
November 7, 2019
Listen to fellow students discuss how to structure your summers in order to make the most of your time here at HLS and set the stage for success in your career. Whether you are focused on public sector careers, private sector careers, are uncertain, or hope to work in both sectors, this program can help you plan your next two summers.
November 4, 2019
This event, presented by the ABA’s Women in M&A Taskforce, features a panel of distinguished speakers who discuss their careers and why they chose M&A law as their profession, what is truth versus myth regarding opportunities and challenges, and what law students can do to learn more and ready themselves for a career in M&A.
October 26, 2019
Networking is a fact of life in the legal profession and much of your career will rely on strong relationships. As early as 1L year, law firms will host receptions, which present an opportunity to develop new connections and learn more about the profession. This podcast will provide you with a concrete, step-by-step approach to making a great impression at a professional cocktail reception.
October 24, 2019
Want to know what it is like to work at a small firm, rather than in Big Law? Think you might be interested in employment law or criminal defense? Hear from Alumna-in-Residence Ruth O’Meara-Costello ’06, Of Counsel at Zalkind Duncan & Bernstein LLP in Boston.
October 8, 2019
Does solving business problems interest you more than solving legal problems? If you want to become an expert in operations, marketing or the use of information technology across a wide variety of industries, management consulting might be for you. Hear representatives from top consulting firms talk about careers in management consulting and steps to getting a job in this industry. Co-sponsored with HALB.
September 23, 2019
A judicial clerkship can provide a unique opportunity to work and live somewhere new for a limited time, without long-term commitment. Using the Alaska Supreme Court as a prime example, listen to folks who experienced the personal and professional growth of such an opportunity.
April 3, 2019
Hear from HLS clerkship advisors and a panel of 3Ls about how to successfully prepare for and navigate potential clerkship interviews. Some discussion will focus on the hiring plan date this summer for current 2Ls, but 3Ls will find the basic principles also relevant.
April 2, 2019
Join OCS and HALB for a conversation with HLS Alum, Adam Rosenberg '93, who moved from legal practice to a senior investing role at Fortress. Learn about his career path and how you can position yourself now for a move to the buy-side.