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Attorney
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Attorney
Career Profiles of the Profession
Who?
What?
Primary Practice Area & Subspecialty Fields:
Mergers & Acquisitions, Securities
When?
In Practice Area:
Since 2000
In the Legal Profession:
Since 2000
Where?
Employer:
Katten Muchin Zavis
http://www.kmz.com
Size/Sector:
400 Attorneys
City/State:
Chicago, IL
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Law School:
University of Toledo
Undergraduate School/Degree:
Ohio Northern University, Bachelor of Science.
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Why?
Pluses/Challenges of Practice Area:
Deals are fast-paced and exciting, high client contact, ability to work with different types of clients (ie. health care, internet start-ups, media companies etc.), rarely involves extensive research.
Core Skills/Key Knowledge Needed in Your Practice Area:
Detail oriented, ability to multi-task, strong writing skills, time management.
Advice to Lawyers and Law Students Interested in Your Practice Area:
Law students would find Corporations and Securities Regulation helpful. I encourage attorneys in my practice area to gain deal experience in several areas of Corporate practice including securities, mergers and acquisitions and venture capital.
How?
Career Path to Current Position:
I was hired as a Third Year Law Student.
Suggested Reading About Your Practice Area:
Anatomy of a Merger, The Wall Street Journal.
Job Search Techniques Used in Finding Your Position(s):
I applied to firms where my law school had alumni contacts.
Bar Affiliations and Activities:
American Bar Association, Chicago Bar Association.
Memorable Career Moment(s):
Attending my first Closing.
Intriguing Interests:
Rollerblading.
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