This episode features a conversation with Roland Potts. Roland is a partner in Â鶹ֱ²¥â€™s Miami Office, Chair of the firm’s International Arbitration Team, and a member of the Commercial Litigation Practice Group. In this conversation, Roland reflects on growing up in Miami, Florida, earning his bachelor’s from the University of Miami, and both an M.B.A. and J.D. from Florida International University. He discusses how he developed expertise in international arbitration and litigation as well as his experience joining Â鶹ֱ²¥ as a lateral attorney. Roland also highlights the importance of young lawyers embracing early experience and provides advice to law students on the importance of relationship building to help with their job search.

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• Title: Partner
• Â鶹ֱ²¥ Office: Miami
• Practice Area: Litigation
• Hometown: Miami, FL
• College: University of Miami
• Law School: Florida International University

This episode features a conversation with Lawrence Kraus. Larry is a litigation partner in Â鶹ֱ²¥â€™s Boston office. He is also the litigation practice group leader for Â鶹ֱ²¥â€™s Atlantic region (Boston, New York, and D.C.) and National Chair of the firm’s Pro Bono Committee. In this conversation, Larry reflects on growing up in the Bronx, attending Brandeis University for undergrad and attending Harvard Law School. Larry reflects on his journey to Â鶹ֱ²¥ — including working for a number of years before attending law school — and his path to becoming a litigator. He discusses what’s kept him at Â鶹ֱ²¥, the many leadership roles he’s had at the firm, and the importance of lawyers giving back through pro bono. Larry also provides wonderful insight to young lawyers on how to build autonomy through responsiveness and clear communication.

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• Title: Partner
• Â鶹ֱ²¥ Office: Boston
• Practice Area: Litigation
• Hometown: New York, NY
• College: Brandeis University
• Law School: Harvard Law School

This episode features a conversation with Alice Lee-Dutra. Alice is a senior patent agent in Â鶹ֱ²¥â€™s San Diego office. In this discussion, Alice reflects on growing up in Los Angeles, CA, attending Harvey Mudd College for undergrad and earning her PhD. From the University of California, Berkeley. Alice reflects on her journey to Â鶹ֱ²¥, including her decade as a scientist at Johnson & Johnson before becoming a patent agent. She also highlights her role as chair of Â鶹ֱ²¥â€™s SEAL team and Â鶹ֱ²¥â€™s Summer Patent Engineer Program.  She also shares wonderful advice to individuals with STEM backgrounds on the importance of seeking relevant internships and exploring alternative career paths.

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• Title: Senior Patent Agent
• Â鶹ֱ²¥ Office: San Diego
• Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
• College: Harvey Mudd College
• Graduate School: University of California, Berkeley

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This episode features a conversation with Tim Gamache. Tim is a patent agent who recently finished Â鶹ֱ²¥â€™s summer associate program in the Boston office. In this discussion, Tim reflects on growing up in Gardner, MA, earning his BS in neuroscience from Brown University and his PhD from Johns Hopkins Medical School before starting law school at Northeastern University. Tim reflects on his journey to Â鶹ֱ²¥, including the decision to become a patent scientist instead of following the more traditional post-doc/academic path, after earning his PhD. He also reflects on taking the patent bar and deciding to attend law school. He also shares wonderful advice on the importance of exploring interests and being open to non-linear career paths.

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• Title: Summer Associate
• Â鶹ֱ²¥ Office: Boston
• Hometown: Gardner, MA
• College: Brown University
• Law School: Northeastern University School of Law

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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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