The Path & The Practice
by Foley & Lardner
November 14, 2024 8:00 pm
The Path & The Practice explores the professional origin stories of the attorneys at Foley & Lardner LLP, a full service law firm with over 1000 lawyers in 24 offices across the U.S. and abroad. Each episode features Alexis Robertson, Foley’s Director of Diversity & Inclusion, in a one-on-one conversation with a new attorney guest exploring their unique background, path to law school and path to Foley & Lardner—you’ll hear the touching personal stories you won’t find on their professional bios. Each episode highlights the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives Foley attorneys bring to the practice of law.
Recent Episodes
Episode 119 - Frank Pasquesi talks seeing around corners, the role of office managing partner, client service, and the importance of being confident in your work
3 days agoEpisode 118 - Nathan Reardon talks student government, working in manufacturing, managing grief in law school, and the importance of asking questions
3 months agoEpisode 117 - Christina Robertson talks adjusting to college, SEO, staying confident in law school, and the importance of being present
3 months agoEpisode 116 - Shiv Patel talks playing chess, moving to the U.S., the JCI/Foley fellowship, and the importance of tackling challenges one step at a time
3 months agoEpisode 115 - Francesca Camacho talks working as a registered nurse, participating in the Foley/Mayo Clinic fellowship, and the importance of being intentional with how you spend your time
3 months agoEpisode 114 - Meredith McDuffie talks working as a paralegal, securing a 1L summer associate position, connecting with peers as a summer associate, and the importance of remembering that you’re more than your GPA
3 months agoEpisode 113 - Alexis Jackson talks graduating from college early, hustle in the law firm job search, and the importance of self-acceptance
3 months agoEpisode 112 - Kate Beattie talks navigating imposter syndrome, labor & employment, and the importance of having an authentic approach to business development
4 months agoEpisode 111 - Mikle Jew talks litigation, prioritizing client development, and the importance of building genuine connections with colleagues
5 months agoEpisode 110 - Tim Mohan talks restructuring, attorney well-being, and the importance of honesty, kindness, and fluidity as a junior attorney
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