WatercoolerPLUS: From the Government to the Defense Bar: Stories of Career Transition and Choice

When:  Oct 29, 2024 from 12:00 PM to 01:00 PM (ET)

On October 29th from 12-1pm ET, WWCDA hosted a virtual program for current government attorneys who may be contemplating a move to private practice. Featuring WWCDA members who recently made that transition and moderated by a legal recruiter from WWCDA diamond sponsor Macrae, this dynamic panel shared their personal journeys navigating the job search process.  Click here to listen to the recording as they discuss challenges and opportunities they encountered along the way, things they know now about the search process that they wish they knew then, and how WWCDA has helped them acclimate to their new roles and grow their private practices. 

All woman attorneys considering a career shift from government to the white collar defense bar are invited to watch, and WWCDA members are encouraged to spread the word.  

Access Recording:

https://youtu.be/v2V1Nmhk0uY

Panelists: 

Veronica Renzi (Washington D.C. Chapter), Partner at Foley Hoag and former AUSA, US Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia.

Shana L. Fulton (North Carolina Chapter), Partner at Brooks Pierce and former AUSA and Deputy Chief, US Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia

Hartley West (San Francisco Chapter), Partner at Dechert and former AUSA, US Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of California

Moderator

Lauren Drake (Washington D.C. chapter), Legal Recruiter and Partner at Macrae

Contact

Michelle Shapiro, WWCDA Global Vice Chair

michelle.shapiro@afslaw.com