The O’Melveny Podcast
by O’Melveny & Myers LLP
O’Melveny firmwide hiring partner Jeeho Lee hosts this interactive podcast about issues affecting the practice of law at O’Melveny and generally in the legal world. Each episode features guests from in and outside the firm to discuss topics related to careers in the law, from starting a career and what it takes to succeed to what O’Melveny lawyers do in their particular practice areas.
Episodes
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Episode 12 - Practicing in Place: Lessons Learned from Remote Work
Episode 12 of the O’Melveny Podcast features a candid discussion between firmwide hiring partner Jeeho Lee (NY), Los Angeles office head Dawn Sestito, and labor and employment associate Racquel Martin (SF) about O’Melveny’s transition to a remote-work environment. Specific topics include how...
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Episode 7 - O'Melveny's Fintech Practice
What’s fintech law all about? Data security and privacy practice co-chair Steve Bunnell talks with fintech practice chair Eric Sibbitt and white collar partner Damali Taylor about the types of clients they advise in the blockchain and cryptocurrency space, their outlook on fintech enforcement...
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Episode 6 - Legal Writing
O’Melveny’s Litigation Department co-chair Rich Goetz and award-winning in-house editor Jesse Katz join Allen to discuss arguably the most important legal skill: writing. Topics include the importance of effective written advocacy, how O’Melveny helps associates develop their persuasive writing...
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Episode 5 - Pro Bono & Corporate Social Responsibility
O’Melveny’s director of corporate social responsibility Rochelle Karr, pro bono counsel Jerri Shick, and counsel Deanna Rice provide an inside perspective of the firm’s pro bono and CSR programs. Topics range from how to differentiate law firms’ pro bono/CSR programs, the role of pro bono in...
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Episode 4 - Clerkships: Are They Worth It?
Allen is joined by fellow New York-based partner Anton Metlitsky and counsel Jen Sokoler, and welcomes back Los Angeles hiring partner Catalina Vergara to discuss their experiences as law clerks in the US Supreme Court, Circuit Court, and District Courts. Among other things, Anton, Jen, and...
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Episode 3 - So What Do Corporate Lawyers Actually Do?
Entertainment, Sports & Media partner Amy Siegel (Century City), Project Finance & Development Practice co-chair Eric Richards (Los Angeles), and M&A partner David Schultz (New York) join host and firmwide hiring partner Allen Burton to discuss their paths to becoming corporate lawyers and share...
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Episode 2 - The First-Year Perspective
First-year associates John Hill, Jordyn Ostroff, and Maiah Parks join host and firmwide hiring partner Allen Burton to discuss their experiences as they’ve begun their careers at O’Melveny. They also share tips and best practices on the callback process and how to choose the firm that is the best...
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Episode 1 - Summer Associates: The O'Melveny Experience
Learn about O’Melveny’s top-ranked summer associate program, including training, mentoring, work coordination, and social events. Host and firmwide hiring partner Allen Burton is joined by Los Angeles hiring partner Catalina Vergara and Washington, DC-based counsel Deanna Rice to shed light on...
About this show
O’Melveny firmwide hiring partner Jeeho Lee hosts this interactive podcast about issues affecting the practice of law at O’Melveny and generally in the legal world. Each episode features guests from in and outside the firm to discuss topics related to careers in the law, from starting a career and what it takes to succeed to what O’Melveny lawyers do in their particular practice areas.
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O’Melveny & Myers LLP