Speaking up: Helen Hwang | Helen Hwang

Their Voices: Insights From Today’s Rising Lawyers

As a third-year associate in Clifford Chance’s Transactional Pool, Helen Hwang is finding her focus in Capital Markets. She talks about what drew her to Big Law and shares a defining experience working with a client.

Check your baggage: Jacklyn Hoffman | Jacklyn Hoffman

Their Voices: Insights From Today’s Rising Lawyers

Second-year transactional associate Jacklyn Hoffman explored a wide variety of interests before setting her sights on a career in Big Law. She talks about facing down challenges, embracing the process and keeping her goals front and center.

On the Road: Joshua Damm | Joshua Damm

Their Voices: Insights From Today’s Rising Lawyers

Hong Kong secondee Josh Damm considers himself fortunate to have had expansive opportunities as a junior lawyer. He talks about a well-considered path into the law and the rewarding experiences that have shaped his career so far.

Taking it forward: David Chambers | David Chambers

Their Voices: Insights From Today’s Rising Lawyers

After serving in the military, David Chambers worked day jobs while attending law school at night and was hired into Clifford Chance’s Asset Finance practice. His training and diverse experiences have helped him land on his feet in Big Law.

Take action: Abigail Cessna | Abigail Cessna

Their Voices: Insights From Today’s Rising Lawyers

Abigail Cessna relocated from New York to Washington, DC when she decided to focus her practice on complex antitrust work. She shares the importance of finding what you love – and having the courage to go for it.

Be curious: Matias Bietti | Matias Bietti

Their Voices: Insights From Today’s Rising Lawyers

Argentine lawyer and seasoned international arbitration practitioner Matias Bietti joined Clifford Chance in 2018, after completing an LLM at Georgetown University Law Center. He talks about the value of a diverse perspective and why it’s important to stay open.

Give it your all: Andrés Berry | Andrés Berry

Their Voices: Insights From Today’s Rising Lawyers

Working on a political campaign might seem like a far cry from capital markets and banking, but New York associate Andrés Berry found similarities that helped him find his rhythm and prepared him for the rigors of a career in the law.

Foreword: Erin Zucker | Foreword

Their Voices: Insights From Today’s Rising Lawyers

Erin Zucker shares her thoughts on empowering the new lawyers at Clifford Chance and doing her part to help them shape the future of their careers.

Introduction: Alex Speirs | Introduction

Their Voices: Insights From Today’s Rising Lawyers

Alex Speirs, Editor-in-Chief of GC magazine, explains why The Legal 500 has worked with Clifford Chance to profile some of the firm’s rising lawyers for their insights on navigating change in the industry, and remaining flexible. The collection of stories reveals that the stereotypical, well-trodden pathway to law is far from the sole entry point to the profession.