UB Law Career Services Lecture Series

Employer Recruiting and Info Session for 1Ls, 2Ls, 3Ls:
US Department of Justice, Environment and Natural Resources Division
Tuesday, November 21, 2017
Speaker: Daniel Dooher (class of 1985), Sr. Trial Attorney

Thursday, August 2, 2016 at 5:00 pm
The speaker will be Dan DeVoe, ‘14 of the Bronx DA. Students interested in applying to additional DA offices and other government postings are strongly encouraged to join.

Tuesday, August 2, 2016 at Noon
Speakers will include representatives from firms in WNY and NYC: Robert Schwenkel, ‘82 of Fried Frank, NYC and Jodyann Galvin,‘98, Joe Endres, ’05, Shannon Scott and Mary Kelkenberg of Hodgson Russ, Buffalo. Information about the differences in interviews with firms in NYC and WNY will be detailed. Students applying to large firms in any location are strongly encouraged to join the call.

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Part 2:

Speaker: Lisa Patterson, Associate Dean for Career Services

How to excel in your summer legal internship.

Elizabeth Duwe

Supervisory Staff Attorney, the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit (NYC, NY)

Kristen Flick ‘15

Law Clerk Hon. Lawrence J. Vilardo, United States District Judge, WDNY (Buffalo, NY)

Paul McGrath ‘85

Chief Court Attorney, NYS Court of Appeals (Albany, NY)

Craig Peterson ‘76

Chief Appellate Court Attorney, NYS Supreme Court

Appellate Division, Fourth Department (Rochester, NY)

 

In her seven years since graduating law school, Jennifer Pacella (class of 2008) has worked in a major international law firm based in NYC, has clerked for a judge in one of the nation’s highest federal courts, has been published in multiple law reviews and journals, and is now a faculty member teaching law at CUNY’s Zicklin School of Business in NYC, and, currently, a bridge course at SUNY Buffalo Law School. Her story is unique and her perspective, insights, and advice are relevant to all law students. Professor Pacella shares her career path and offers advice to students as they begin their careers in law.

Interested in working for the Federal Government?
Apply for the Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) Program!
(Classes of 2014, 2015 and 2016 are eligible)

Since the deadline to apply to the program is next Tuesday, 10/13, time is of the essence. We scheduled a conference call with Rody Damis, a 2013 JD/MBA grad, on October 8th:

Mr. Damis successfully became a PMF fellow and would like to share his experience and advice with current 3Ls! He was appointed to the US Dept of Veterans Affairs in November 2013 as a Contract Specialist in Wilkes-Barre, PA. In July 2015 he began his 2nd PMF rotation at the Executive Office of President Obama in the Office of Management and Budget; where he is still currently assigned as a Legislative Analyst. He will give you advice on the application process.

The PMF Program is an excellent leadership training ground and an entry way into the federal government right out of law school. We encourage all to apply! Check out more details about the program at http://www.pmf.gov.

Speakers include representatives from firms in WNY and NYC: Robert Schwenkel, ‘82 of Fried Frank, NYC and Jodyann Galvin,‘98 and Ryan Cummings of Hodgson Russ, Buffalo. Information about the differences in interviews with firms in NYC and WNY are shared. Students applying to large firms in any location are strongly encouraged to listen.

“OCI Prep Part 1: Interviewing with the Government”

Thursday, July 30 at 5:30 pm

Speakers include Stuart Smith of the NYC Law Department and Dan DeVoe, ‘14 of the Bronx DA. Students applying to either organization are strongly encouraged to listen as the speakers will share what they look for in a successful application. Students interested in applying to additional DA offices and other government postings will also gain valuable tips.