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Connecting Through Mentorship
By Kayla VinsonJune 4, 2018One of the best parts of the Summer Associate Program at Weil is the attention and care that goes into helping summer associates build meaningful connections with attorneys at all levels across the firm. I remember this being a highlight at the start of the program, and it continues to be true. Last week, I was invited to join a Women@Weil mentoring circle for its monthly meeting. Mentoring Circles are groups of associates and partners/counsel who meet to discuss career development topics and to support each other’s professional careers. It was a unique opportunity to hear about life at the firm and the many ways Weil seeks to engage the…
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My Pro Bono Externship
By Kayla VinsonJune 13, 2017NEW YORK – As part of its summer program, Weil gives summer associates the opportunity to work directly for a pro bono client for two weeks through a Pro Bono Externship. I spent the sixth and seventh weeks of my summer with Start Small Think Big, a nonprofit that provides legal, financial and market access advice to small business entrepreneurs in New York City. The organization works with a wide range of businesses and provides legal guidance on issues like entity selection, trademarks, patents and sales tax compliance. While Start Small Think Big assesses the legal needs of the small business owners, the actual legal assistance comes from associates and…