New York native Christina Profestas arrived at Clifford Chance fresh from law school. She has a passion for exploration and the intellectual challenges that define her litigation practice, and a deep respect for the past and the future of her profession.
First-year transactional associate Rachel Park joined Clifford Chance in New York after beginning her career at Samsung in her native South Korea. She shares lessons from her corporate experience and how they have transferred to her legal practice in substance and in spirit.
First-year transactional lawyer Simi Obatusin brings an international perspective to her work, having grown up between Los Angeles and Lagos. She discusses the role law can play in shaping society and the human side of corporate law.
Third-year associate Shane Meckler is currently on secondment from New York to Clifford Chance’s São Paulo office. His involvement in social causes runs deep and has inspired his career decisions and an ongoing commitment to pro bono work.
Third-year associate Elie Margulies came to Clifford Chance as a lateral hire into the Real Estate practice. He lays out his strategies for managing a busy practice and making time for family.
Transactional associate Nick Loukides discusses the value of being given responsibility right away, and offers great tips on driving a career in the law.
First-year associate Tali Lee talks about her early experiences living across cultures. She weighed her options carefully and did a bit of soul searching before deciding on a career in Clifford Chance’s Tax group.
Eva Kurban is a first-year Litigation attorney in Clifford Chance’s Washington, DC office. Initially trained as an accountant, she found the adventure and global vantage she wanted in Big Law, and she shares the fun of it.
Washington, DC-based Project Finance associate Greg Jehle came to Clifford Chance fluent in Arabic, with a background in Middle Eastern studies. He shares his thoughts on the importance of a strong support network when starting a legal career.
After working as a paralegal and interning in-house, Banking associate Rebecca Isaacs was drawn to the challenges of a complex legal practice. She gives us a candid look at what’s working for her in Big Law and what she believes you need to give back.