This episode features a conversation with Daniela Valladares. Daniela is a summer associate in Â鶹ֱ²¥â€™s Chicago office focused on litigation. In this discussion, Daniela reflects on growing up in McAllen, TX, and earning her BA and Master’s in accounting from The University of Texas at Austin before attending Texas Tech University School of Law. Daniela reflects on her experience as a summer associate, including the assignments and various summer associate events. She also shares wonderful advice to prospective and current law schools on the importance of seeking out information proactively, using career centers, and networking to maximize opportunities.

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• Title: Summer Associate
• Â鶹ֱ²¥ Office: Dallas
• Hometown: McAllen, TX
• College: The University of Texas at Austin
• Law School: Texas Tech University School of Law

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This episode features a conversation with John Stillman. John is a summer associate in Â鶹ֱ²¥â€™s Chicago office focused on litigation. In this discussion, John reflects on growing up in Oak Law, IL, and earning his BA and Masters, in business administration, from the Bradley University before attending the University of Wisconsin Law School and transferring to Notre Dame Law School. John reflects on his experience as a summer associate, including the assignments and various summer associate events. He also shares wonderful advice on the importance of seeking mentorship and the importance of embracing challenges head on.

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• Title: Summer Associate
• Â鶹ֱ²¥ Office: Chicago
• Hometown: Oak Lawn, IL
• College: Bradley University
• Law School: Notre Dame Law School

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This episode features a conversation with Peyton Recer. Peyton is a summer associate in Â鶹ֱ²¥â€™s Tampa office focused on real estate. In this discussion, Peyton reflects on growing up in Windermere, FL, and earning her BA and Master’s degree, in real estate, from the University of Florida before attending University of Miami School of Law. She shares her approach to law school, including how she studies and prepares for exams. Peyton also reflects on her experience as a summer associate, including the assignments and various summer associate events. She also shares wonderful advice on the importance of networking and relationship building.

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• Title: Summer Associate
• Â鶹ֱ²¥ Office: Tampa
• Hometown: Windermere, FL
• College: University of Florida
• Law School: University of Miami School of Law

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This episode features a conversation with Donavon Lea. Donavon is 2L summer associate in Â鶹ֱ²¥â€™s Los Angeles office focused on health care. In this discussion, Donovan reflects on growing up in Virginia Beach, VA, and earning his BA and MPH from the University of Virginia before attending UCLA for law school. He reflects on the variety of work experience he gained in undergrad, including serving as a CDC Public Health Law Fellow. Donavon describes his experience as a summer associate and provides advice to prospective and current law students, emphasizing the importance of openness to unexpected opportunities and the importance of maintaining a learner’s mindset. 

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• Title: Summer Associate
• Â鶹ֱ²¥ Office: Los Angeles
• Hometown: Virginia Beach, VA
• College: University of Virginia
• Law School: University of California, Los Angeles

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This episode features a conversation with Tim Casey, General Counsel of Numotion. In this discussion, Tim reflects on growing up in Lindenhurst, IL, and attending Lewis University for undergrad before earning his master’s and then J.D. from Marquette University. He reflects on the early days of being a lawyer, including clerking for a district and circuit court as well as working as an associate at Â鶹ֱ²¥. Tim discusses his transition in-house and the experiences he gained at A.O Smith Corporation and GE Health before joining Numotion as GC. He also provides advice to law students and junior lawyers, emphasizing patience, openness to new experience and the importance of learning how to responsibly incorporate A.I. tools into your legal practice.

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• Title: General Counsel
• Company: Numotion
• City: Nashville, TN
• Hometown: Lindenhurst, IL
• College: Lewis University
• Law School: Marquette University School of Law

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This episode features a conversation with Alexis Juergens. Alexis is a senior counsel in Â鶹ֱ²¥â€™s Salt Lake City office and chair of the firm’s associates committee. In this discussion, Alexis reflects on life growing-up in a military family, including a number of moves, before settling in Salt Lake City as a child. She shares her decision to attend Northern Arizona University for undergrad, as a D1 swimmer, and the University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law. Additionally, Alexis details her journey joining an IP boutique out of law school and, five years later, joining Â鶹ֱ²¥ as a lateral attorney. She also provides insight on the role of the firm’s associates committee and advice on the importance of making time for what you love.

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• Title: Senior Counsel
• Â鶹ֱ²¥ Office: Salt Lake City
• Hometown: Salt Lake City, UT
• College: Northern Arizona University
• Law School: University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law

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This episode features a conversation with René Jovel, Assistant General Counsel at Versiti Blood Health, Inc. In this discussion, René reflects on growing up in Los Angeles, California, attending Northwestern University for undergrad and Marquette University School of Law. René details his career progression from working in a state senator’s office as a constituent services representative, to joining Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Wisconsin as an in-house attorney and transitioning to his current role as assistant general counsel at Versiti. During the conversation, René emphasizes the importance of mental health, adaptability, and authenticity in legal careers. He also provides advice to law students and early-career professionals regarding the importance of seeking support and embracing the unknown, while pursuing a path that align with their interests and well-being.

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• Title: Assistant General Counsel
• Company: Versiti Blood Health, Inc.
• City: Milwaukee, WI
• Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
• College: Northwestern University
• Law School: Marquette University School of Law

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This episode features a conversation with Chanley Howell. Chanley is a partner and intellectual property lawyer in Â鶹ֱ²¥â€™s Jacksonville office where his practice focuses on a broad range of technology law matters. In this discussion, he reflects on growing up in Jacksonville, FL, attending Vanderbilt University for undergrad and the University of Florida College of Law. Chanley shares his path to law school, including how his father being a lawyer influenced his decision to become an attorney. And, he details the different types of work that fall under the technology transactions, cybersecurity, and privacy umbrella at Â鶹ֱ²¥. He also discusses the importance of law students becoming A.I. literate and how the adoption of A.I. is impacting the practice of law. Finally, Chanley provides advice on the importance of finding a firm with a culture that most aligns with who you are.

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• Title: Partner
• Â鶹ֱ²¥ Office: Jacksonville
• Practice Area: Tech Transactions, Cybersecurity, and Privacy
• Hometown: Jacksonville, FL
• College: Vanderbilt University
• Law School: University of Florida College of Law

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This episode features a conversation with Jesse Neil. Jesse is a healthcare attorney in Â鶹ֱ²¥â€™s Nashville office. In this discussion, he reflects on growing-up in Nashville, TN, attending the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill for undergrad and the University of Mississippi School of Law. Jesse shares his personal journey, including working as an assistant attorney general and spending nearly a decade in-house before transitioning to law firm life where he established a unique practice area at the intersection of public policy and healthcare operations. Jesse also discusses why he decided to lateral to Â鶹ֱ²¥ shortly after the firm opened the Nashville office. Finally, Jesse provides advice on the importance of keeping an open mind about your career path.

´³±ð²õ²õ±ð’s&²Ô²ú²õ±è;±Ê°ù´Ç´Ú¾±±ô±ð:

• Title: Partner
• Â鶹ֱ²¥ Office: Nashville
• Practice Area: Healthcare
• Hometown: Nashville, TN
• College: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
• Law School: University of Mississippi School of Law

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This episode features a conversation with Joseph Dowdy. Joe is a litigator and the managing partner of Â鶹ֱ²¥â€™s Raleigh office. In this discussion, he reflects on growing up on farm in Powells Point, NC, attending the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill for undergrad and the University of North Carolina School of Law. Joe details his legal journey, including the pivotal years he spent serving as a judicial law clerk for the North Carolina Court of Appeals, as well as the path, and insights, he’s gained on his journey to becoming a trial lawyer. Additionally, he discusses his decision to lateral to Â鶹ֱ²¥ from another large law firm. Finally, Joe provides advice on the importance of allowing yourself to be human.

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• Title: Partner
• Â鶹ֱ²¥ Office: Raleigh
• Practice Area: Litigation
• Hometown: Powells Point, NC
• College: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
• Law School: University of North Carolina School of Law

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