Participating Firms – Cornell Law School Community

Latham & Watkins

Latham & Watkins is one of the world’s leading global law firms, advising the businesses and institutions that drive the economy. We are the market leaders in major financial and business centers globally, with top-tier teams across products, practices, and industries. With a track record of advising on landmark deals and high-profile trials, we help clients seize opportunities, navigate challenges, and stay ahead of market shifts.

Our integrated global platform offers unmatched expertise and resources from day one, providing lawyers a unique opportunity to build an incredible career and pursue their ambitions. By investing in our practice, we remain at the cutting edge, identify market trends early, innovate, and lead. No other firm combines our scale and quality of service. Our investment in people, commitment to innovation, and focus on the future and our clients are key to our success today — and ensure we remain at the forefront of the practice at all times. We empower our lawyers to pursue their vision, become market leaders in emerging areas, and engage in pro bono work that serve our communities.

Our approach supports your growth — we prioritize excellence over ego. Our team ethos encourages initiative and input from all levels, fostering early responsibility and open discussion. Success through collaboration and the pursuit of excellence will shape every aspect of your career here.

Our commitment to client service, excellence, and teamwork ensures our clients turn to Latham for advice on their most complex and challenging matters. Your opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects, combined with our comprehensive training and career development programs, prepares you for the next stage of your career. From personal mentoring and career coaching to our signature academies, we invest in your future to help you grow from an intellectually curious self-starter into an exceptional lawyer. If you aspire to be the best, this is where you belong.

Offices Hiring: lwcareers.com

Representatives Attending:

Azzam Chaudhry (Cornell Law 2021)
Trevor Thompson (Cornell Law 2022)
Ben Bussman (Cornell Law 2021)
Tayler Woelcke (Cornell Law 2020)
Robin Hellebrekers (Cornell Law 2017)
Montana Licari

Post-Event Reception:

To RSVP, please complete the form linked here.

Kindly note that space is limited, and confirmation or waitlist notifications will be sent on a rolling basis following registration.

White & Case

White & Case is an elite global law ﬁrm serving leading companies, ﬁnancial institutions and governments worldwide. Our long history as an international ﬁrm means we are perfectly placed to help our clients resolve their most complex legal challenges wherever they may be. With lawyers operating from more than 40 locations, we have invested heavily in building a high-quality full-service practice competing at the top of the market. We are distinguished by our on-the-ground presence in the world’s key financial markets and our strengths in handling complex cross-border work.

Offices Hiring: Boston, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Silicon Valley, and Washington, DC.

Representatives Attending:

Oscar Sanchez, Jr. – Manager, Early Careers Legal Recruitment – Americas; Miami
Lauren Breaux – Coordinator, Early Careers Legal Recruitment – Americas; Washington, DC
Jaime Bianchi – Partner, Commercial Litigation; Miami (Cornell Law, 1991)
James Pezzullo – Associate, Antitrust, New York (Cornell Law, 2023)
Ketan Pastakia – Counsel, M&A – Sourcing and Technology Transactions; New York
Megan Scime – Associate, Antitrust; New York

Arnold & Porter

Arnold & Porter is client-driven and industry-focused. With over 1,000 lawyers across 16 offices worldwide, the firm provides sophisticated regulatory, litigation, and transactional capabilities across multiple industries to over half of the Fortune 100, as well as many other clients.

Office Locations Hiring:
Boston, Chicago, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, Seattle, Silicon Valley, Washington, D.C.

Summer Associate Information: https://www.arnoldporter.com/en/careers/law-students-trainee-solicitors/summer-associates

Firm Representatives Attending:

Ariane Horn, Partner (DC), Cornell Law ‘96, ILR ‘91
David Sausen, Partner (NY), Cornell Law ‘01
Olivia Winkler, Associate (DC) Cornell Law ‘22
Stanley Kaminsky, Associate (NY) Cornell Law ‘23

Baker Botts

Baker Botts is a leading global law firm. The foundation for our differentiated client support rests on our deep business acumen and technical experience built over decades of focused leadership in our sectors and practices. Our insights help clients see over the horizon and anticipate opportunities and challenges regarding their business objectives.

From our history in the energy industry, to establishing deep benches of talent in intellectual property, technology, and life sciences, we have a heritage of helping our clients push into new business frontiers.

We continuously mobilize teams from across the firm specifically designed to help our clients solve their most complex business problems. These teams are comprised of the right lawyers with the right experience, cross-functional perspectives and capabilities – spanning our offices, practice groups and departments.

We have invested heavily in technology and infrastructure that enables us to communicate better with our clients, forecast and manage budgets and otherwise meet our clients’ increasingly complex and vital needs.

Office Locations Hiring:
Austin, TX; Dallas, TX; Houston, TX; New York, NY; Palo Alto, CA; San Francisco, CA; Washington, DC

Learn more about Baker Botts Summer Associate Program here.

Firm Representatives Attending:
Ryan Ward, Senior Associate, Dallas, TX, Cornell JD ‘18
Rachel Rasp, Senior Associate, Washington, DC, Cornell JD ‘16

Cahill

Cahill was founded in 1919 and quickly built a national reputation for excellence in the financial and corporate areas. During the mid to late 1930’s, Cahill earned status as a “Securities Act” firm and during and after the Second World War, under the leadership of John T. Cahill, the legendary former U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, the firm grew dramatically. Maintaining its innovative corporate law practice, Cahill also came to be counted among the leading litigation firms in the nation. Today, Cahill continues to be widely regarded for its prominent work in finance, litigation, corporate investigations, insurance, First Amendment, antitrust, and tax areas.

Cahill has thrived for a century by focusing on the most significant opportunities and complex challenges facing the top financial services firms and other multinational corporations. Our premier transactional and litigation groups have developed impressive records of accomplishment in high profile cases and headline-grabbing deals. Cahill lawyers are highly client-driven. The firm is specifically chosen by clients because of our experience, depth of knowledge and facility in managing challenging situations.

Offices Hiring:
New York & Washington, D.C.

Firm Representatives Attending:
Sean Davis, Corporate Partner, New York, CLS ‘05
Kayla Gebhardt, Litigation Associate, New York, CLS ‘21
Matthew Dutton, Corporate Associate, New York, CLS ‘24
Quanece Williams, Litigation Associate, New York, CLS ‘22

Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP

Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP, one of the world’s most prominent law firms, has sought to anticipate and meet our clients’ changing legal needs for over 225 years. In the process, we have built relationships with premier financial institutions, global corporations and funds, earning a reputation for crafting innovative business and financial solutions and developing precedent-setting legal strategies to achieve our clients’ goals. We have earned a reputation for crafting innovative business and financial solutions and developing precedent-setting legal strategies to achieve our clients’ goals. For more information on the firm and each of our offices, please visit our recruiting website at http://www.cadwalader.com/.

Office Locations Hiring For – New York, NY, Charlotte, NC, and Washington, DC

Firm Representatives Attending:

Sofia Siciliani, Law Clerk, New York, NY. Sofia did the 3+3 Program at Cornell – she graduated undergrad in 2022, and law school in 2024.

Maria Giovanna Jumper, NY, NY. CLS grad 2024.

Choate

Choate, one of the nation’s premier law firms, is different from most BigLaw firms in ways we believe materially benefit our clients and our talent. All of our lawyers are under one roof in Boston, focused in areas where we practice at the top of the market, nationally and internationally, and represent clients in their largest and most significant matters.

Our single-office model gives us the ability to provide clients with a dedicated, leanly staffed team of lawyers led by highly experienced, hands-on partners, and associates working under their direction. Choate’s lawyers work together in one location and across services, maximizing value for clients by developing a sophisticated understanding of their businesses and goals and fostering long-term, collaborative relationships. Through independent research with our clients, we’ve confirmed that the teamwork of our lawyers affords us the unusual ability to partner with clients in their success by offering customized, high-quality, practical, business-oriented solutions.

Choate’s clients extend across the US and many foreign countries and include Fortune 500 companies, public and private companies, PE/VC firms, financial institutions, and wealthy individuals.

Recently ranked #1 summer associate program in the country by The American Lawyer

Office Locations Hiring: Boston

Firm Representatives Attending:

Jenna Banatwala, Associate, Boston (Cornell Law 2023)
Peter Ernst, Associate, Boston (Cornell undergrad alum)

Post-Event Reception:
Dine with Choate!
Join our attorneys at the Choate Table at Simeon’s Restaurant, 224 E. State Street, 7:45 PM

Spots are limited: Please email loconnor@choate.com to RSVP (first come, first served).

Cleary Gottlieb

Cleary Gottlieb is a leading international law firm, with 16 offices located in major financial centers around the world, that has helped shape the globalization of the legal profession for more than 75 years. Our worldwide practice has a proven track record for innovation and providing work of the highest quality to meet the needs of our domestic and international clients. Cleary offers a collegial working environment that fosters the professional and personal growth of our lawyers and staff. We seek candidates who are confident in their abilities and creative in their thinking to best serve the changing needs of our clients.

Office Locations Hiring For: NY, Washington, DC, Bay Area

Firm Representatives Attending:
Andrew Older, Cornell Law ’24

Clifford Chance

Clifford Chance exemplifies the ideal balance between an extensive global presence and nuanced local expertise. As one of the world’s leading law firms, our success is driven by a collaborative, team-based approach. We recognize that diverse perspectives and backgrounds are not only welcomed but are fundamental to delivering exceptional results for our clients.

As a global law firm with significant depth, Clifford Chance offers a range of resources across five continents. Through our fully integrated global partnership, we pride ourselves on our approachable, team-based working style and our commitment to exceeding client expectations. Our clients include corporates from all commercial and industrial sectors, governments, regulators, trade bodies and not-for-profit organizations. With regional offices in New York, Washington, DC, Houston and São Paulo, and a team of more than 400 lawyers working across Banking and Finance, Capital Markets, Corporate, Litigation and Dispute Resolution, Real Estate and Tax, Pensions and Employment, we provide ready access to US financial and political centers, as well as decades of experience in helping clients achieve their business objectives while managing risk. We also have significant sector practices in Funds and Investment Management, Insurance, Private Equity, Technology and Transportation.

Building on this strong foundation, we want our clerks to experience what makes our firm unique from day one, and our Summer Program is designed to mirror the associate experience. Over ten weeks, you’ll partner with our assignment team, exploring practice areas you’re most interested in — and some you may never have encountered before. Our open assignment system empowers you to shape your own journey. With hands-on training, formal programming, and opportunities to collaborate both in your home office and during a week abroad, you’ll gain a personalized introduction to a very different kind of firm.

BigLaw is challenging, but we commit to our people for the long term. That’s why so many of our attorneys, across all levels, choose to return after exploring opportunities elsewhere. We call them our “boomerangs” — lawyers who come back because they recognise the strength of our culture, the quality of the work, and our unique sense of community.

Office Locations Hiring: New York, DC, Houston

Firm Representatives Attending:

Christine Kim, Corporate M&A Counsel, New York Office, JD ‘15
Dennis Morrisroe, Funds & Investment Management Associate, New York Office, JD ‘21
Andrew Des Rault, Capital Markets Counsel, New York Office, JD ‘12
Amber Pirson, Litigation & Dispute Resolution Associate, Washington DC Office, JD ‘23

Cornell Networking Reception with Clifford Chance US LLP RSVP link

The Statler Hotel, 130 Statler Drive, Ithaca, NY 14853, 7:00 – 9:00pm ET

Cooley

Cooley has more than 1,300 lawyers across 19 offices in the United States, Asia and Europe, and a total workforce of nearly 3,000. Clients partner with Cooley on transformative deals, complex IP and regulatory matters, and high-stakes litigation, where innovation meets the law. Cooley is committed to taking a comprehensive approach in working toward building a firm that reflects equality for all, including enhancing our pipeline development and recruiting efforts. Cooley’s steady and deliberate growth is centered on where our clients need us most.

For general information on summer programs and diversity fellowships, visit: https://www.cooley.com/careers/law-students

Office Locations Hiring:

Boston, MA; Chicago, IL; Denver, CO; Los Angeles, CA; Miami, FL; New York, NY; Palo Alto, CA; Reston, VA; San Diego, CA; San Francisco, CA; Seattle, WA; and Washington, DC

Firm Representatives Attending:

Emily Gerbavsits, Legal Talent Coordinator, New York
Parker Armsby, Associate, New York, Cornell JD, 2018
Tamim Bazzi, Partner, New York, Cornell LLM, 2009

Davis Polk

With 10 offices strategically located in key business centers and political capitals, Davis Polk is a premier firm that leading companies and financial institutions around the world turn to for counsel on their most significant business and legal matters. We are a firm of unique, well-rounded individuals who are united in our commitment to inclusion, mentoring of the next generation of Davis Polk lawyers and service to society.

Office Locations Hiring: New York, DC, Northern California

Firm Representatives Attending:

Susan Oh (Associate, New York), Cornell Law 2024

George Palau (Associate, New York), Cornell Law 2024
Lola Shavkat (Associate, New York), Cornell Law 2024

Debevoise & Plimpton

Debevoise & Plimpton LLP is a premier law firm with creative and engaging lawyers who do exceptional and meaningful work. We place a high value on character, inclusion, pro bono work and draw on the strengths of our collaborative culture to deliver the best service for every client.

Firm representatives attending: TBD

Dechert

Dechert helps business leaders lead. For more than 150 years, we’ve advised the innovators who move industries forward. From the railroad pioneers of the 19th century to the world’s top asset managers today, we help leaders uncover opportunity and unlock advantage.

Boldly commercial

Beyond protecting your business, we work to advance it. We find the upside others miss so you can seize opportunities and move with speed to market. We anticipate challenges around the corner to help you avoid litigation or defend your business – because all litigation is high stakes.

Intrepid teamwork, global reach

Our nearly 1,000 lawyers across the U.S., Europe, Asia, and the Middle East are immersed in the sectors we serve, including financial services, private capital, real estate, life sciences, and technology. We work shoulder to shoulder with you, and with each other, bringing together global insights, commercial judgment and the full depth of our collective thinking. So, you have access to top legal resources wherever you operate and can move decisively when opportunity demands it.

Innovation is in our DNA

No precedent? No problem. Whether in emerging areas of law like AI or writing novel deal structures in real estate and private equity, we stay ahead so you can, too. Dechert has had more lawyers recognized by the Financial Times Innovative Lawyers Awards in North America than any other firm.

Excellence is standard

You expect steady hands, sharp judgment and a battle-tested command of the law. That’s what our lawyers bring to every negotiation, courtroom and conversation. And we bring the same commitment to our pro bono work and advocacy. Wherever business moves next, we’ll be there. Ahead of market shifts and regulatory tides, investing and unwavering. Helping leaders achieve the uncommon.

Office Locations Hiring For:

Boston, Charlotte, Los Angeles, New York, Philadelphia, San Francisco & Washington DC

Firm Representatives Attending:

Gregory Renick, Partner, New York (CLS 2014)
Erin Elliott, Associate, New York (CLS 2024)
Parker Lacoste, Associate, New York
Ranjini Ramesh, Associate, New York

DLA Piper

DLA Piper has more than 90 offices around the world and is home to more than 4,900 lawyers globally (1,600 in its U.S. offices). With a portfolio of services to match every stage of the business lifecycle, we combine practice area knowledge with modern industry insights and an expansive geographic footprint to deliver seamless solutions ready to meet the toughest challenges.

We’re guided by a simple belief – that we’re only as successful as our clients are. That’s why we fully invest in client success by working with them to deliver creative solutions, exceptional value, and peace of mind.

Trusted steward of growth and change

We help our clients manage their growth and change. Our flexible and forward-looking approach guides clients through both opportunities and risks.

Seamlessly executed global solutions

Our deep capabilities and broad global platform and mind-set produce exceptional results for our clients around the world. We make global easy.

Modern, dynamic innovator

We foster collaboration and creativity and empower our people to act. Our constant pursuit of innovation has helped transform the delivery of legal services for our clients.

Invested, collaborative partner

We are deeply integrated with our clients and essential partners in their success. Our people and our clients become one high-performing team delivering value and results.

Passionate community and social leader

We lead on important social, environmental, and community issues. Our people serve and make a difference.

Office Locations Hiring: TBD

Firm Representatives Attending:

Casey Sobhani, Cornell Law ‘99 – Partner (Real Estate), Los Angeles
Bethany Weitzman, Cornell Law ‘23 – Associate (Corporate), New York

Elsberg Baker & Maruri

Elsberg Baker & Maruri is an elite commercial trial, litigation, and arbitration firm comprised of some of the nation’s top trial lawyers. Our attorneys are consistently on the cutting edge of major commercial litigation and have acted as trial counsel in some of the most important and precedent-setting business trials and arbitrations, including matters arising from multibillion-dollar disputes involving busted M&A deals, corporate governance, complex contracts, energy, investment funds, violation of investment guidelines, computer hardware and software, breach of fiduciary duties, bond indentures, securities, fraudulent transfers, insolvency and major bankruptcy proceedings, and more.

Above all, we are dedicated to achieving success for our clients and servicing their needs whenever and however they arise. We take pride in developing bold and creative strategies and relentlessly pursuing victory at all stages of the case.

Office Locations Hiring For: New York

Firm Representatives Attending:
Garrett Gerber, Associate, New York, JD ‘19
Michael Duke, Partner, New York, JD ‘16

Foley & Lardner LLP

Foley & Lardner LLP is a preeminent law firm that stands at the nexus of the Energy & Infrastructure, Health Care & Life Sciences, Innovative Technology, and Manufacturing Sectors.

We look beyond the law to focus on the constantly evolving demands facing our clients and act as trusted business advisors to deliver creative, practical, and effective solutions. Our 1,100 lawyers across 27 offices worldwide partner on the full range of engagements from corporate counsel to intellectual property work and litigation support, providing our clients with a one-team solution to all their needs. For nearly two centuries, Foley has maintained its commitment to the highest level of innovative legal services and to the stewardship of our people, firm, clients, and the communities we serve.

Office Locations Hiring For: – TBA

Firm Representatives Attending:

Sabrina Bryan, Associate, New York, Cornell Law ’22
Kelsey Bobrow, Associate, New York, Cornell University ’19

Gibson Dunn

Gibson Dunn is a flagship international firm that offers cutting-edge, cross-border litigation and transactional work for market-leading clients. Our Free Market System provides attorneys agency in their own career development and helps maintain a culture of respect, collaboration, and support that prizes diversity, incentivizes mentorship, and promotes pro bono work.

Offices Hiring:

New York, Washington, D.C., Dallas, Houston, Denver, Orange County, LA, SF and Palo Alto (all will be seeking 2L applicants for the 2027 Summer Associate Program); details on 1L applications will be forthcoming.

Firm Representatives Attending:

Andrew Kaplan, Partner (NY) Cornell JD, 2011
Katarina Delgado, Associate (NY) Cornell JD, 2022
Yara Mansour, Associate (NY) Cornell JD and LLM, 2010
Tom Caruso, Associate (NY) Cornell JD, 2017
Cameron Pritchett, Associate (DC) Cornell BS, 2015
Justin Lin, Associate (SF) Cornell JD, 2019
Brooke Wilson, Senior Recruiting Manager (if there’s room!)

Gibson Dunn 1L Reception:

Questions to Brooke Wilson, bwilson@gibsondunn.com
Wednesday, November 5, 7:30 – 9:30 pm
Simeon’s (224 E. State Street)
RSVP to lawstudentrecruiting@gibsondunn.com

Goodwin

Our clients aren’t waiting for the future to happen – they’re actively creating it. From visionary entrepreneurs and companies to bold investors, they’re building and transforming the world as we know it.

We partner with these trailblazers across technology, life sciences, healthcare, private equity, real estate, and financial services to redefine what’s possible.

And we do this the Goodwin Way. With an unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional results for our clients and our firm and never settling for “good enough.” All while building lasting relationships rooted in humility, camaraderie, and respect.

Join us today to create tomorrow. To learn more, visit www.goodwinlaw.com.

Office Locations Hiring For:

Boston, New York, Washington DC, Philadelphia, Silicon Valley, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Santa Monica

Firm Representatives Attending:

Michael Johnson, Associate, Boston, Cornell Law ‘22
Amit Avram, Jr. Associate, New York, Cornell Law ‘24
Shawn Peng, Associate, New York, Cornell Law ‘21

Hinman, Howard & Kattell, LLP

As a full-service law firm, we have lawyers with decades of experience and expertise in nearly all aspects of the law and many that have been awarded for their mentorship and community service. Hinman, Howard & Kattell is part of the community, both inside and outside our offices.

With a geographic footprint in four states (New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Florida), we are able to offer the expertise of big-city counterparts with the personal attention of a smaller, local firm.

Office Locations Hiring: Summer Associates for Binghamton Office only

Firm Representatives Attending:

Thomas Conlon, Partner, Binghamton office, Cornell 1991

Hodgson Russ

Hodgson Russ LLP is a full-service Am Law 200 firm that, for more than 200 years, has delivered transformative and practical legal solutions. We work alongside clients across the globe, collaborating with individuals, public companies, privately held businesses, governmental entities, and nonprofit institutions to offer strategic legal advice tailored to their unique matters and needs. With over 500 attorneys and business professionals and ten offices and a strategic footprint along the East Coast, we’re able to serve clients seamlessly from Toronto to Palm Beach, in the U.S. and Canada, and beyond.

Office Locations Hiring:

Buffalo, Rochester, Albany, and New York, NY

Learn more about our Summer Associate Program here.

Firm Representatives Attending:

Craig Fischer, Partner, Corporate, Buffalo office (BA Cornell University, JD Cornell Law School)

David Wilks , Partner, Immigration, Rochester office

Hogan Lovells

Define your Future at Hogan Lovells. At Hogan Lovells, you have the power to shape your future, and ours. Hogan Lovells is a global leading firm with a foundation rooted in continuous evolution and unwavering pursuit of excellence. Working as an integrated team, our people help clients across a broad spectrum of highly regulated sectors address some of the world’s most significant legal challenges. Our unique global platform, our ambitious and supportive culture that fosters success and brings out people’s best, and our commitment to your professional development provides an exceptional foundation on which to build a legal career.

Our summer associate program is multifaceted. You’ll work with our lawyers, getting to know them and their practices and tapping into their collective experience. Our goal is to invest in experiential teaching and learning opportunities to help you start to master aspects of the practice. You’ll receive mentoring and feedback to encourage your ongoing development throughout the summer program and beyond. Our summer associates participate in our Summer Associate Conference, a multi-day training and networking experience in our Washington, D.C., office. The conference brings together summer associates from across the U.S. to connect with and learn from our incredible attorneys, build directly applicable skills, and develop meaningful relationships across the firm.

Office Locations Hiring For:

We hire summer associates across all of our U.S. offices, which include Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington, DC, Northern Virginia, Miami, Houston, Denver, Los Angeles, Silicon Valley, and San Francisco.

Firm Representatives Attending:

Jake Shaner, Senior Associate, New York, Cornell Law 2017
Sasha Brigante, Associate, Miami, Cornell Law 2024
Alexandra Garcia, Associate Recruitment Manager, New York

Hunton

What makes Hunton stand out is its unwavering commitment to people—clients, colleagues, and communities. For more than 120 years, the firm has combined legal excellence with a genuine sense of purpose, rooted in the belief that the practice of law is a service to society. Hunton lawyers are not only trusted advisors but also community leaders, contributing over 51,000 pro bono hours in 2024 alone. The firm fosters a culture of integrity, collaboration, and respect, while valuing diverse backgrounds and perspectives. Professional growth is supported through individualized development programs, robust mentorship, and flexible, gender-neutral work arrangements designed to meet modern challenges.

Exceptional client service is another defining feature: Hunton has been ranked on BTI’s Client Service A-Team for 22 consecutive years and recognized among the top firms most valued by corporate counsel. From immersive summer associate programs to long-term career development, Hunton ensures its people are fully engaged in meaningful work that aligns with their goals. With a rich tradition, global reach, and a collaborative culture, Hunton offers a uniquely rewarding place to build a career.

Office Locations Hiring:

Dallas, Houston, DC, Richmond, New York

Summer Associate Program: https://www.hunton.com/careers/law-students

Firm Representatives Attending:

Jennifer Bloom, Senior Attorney, New York, BS, Cornell University

King & Spalding

Celebrating over 130 years and American Lawyer’s Best Law Firm of the Year for 2023, King & Spalding is an international law firm that represents a broad array of clients, including half of the Fortune Global 100, with more than 1,300 lawyers in 24 offices globally. Our lawyers collaborate with clients to execute complex, high-value transactions, navigate rapidly changing regulatory landscapes, defend high stakes criminal cases and investigations, and handle billion-dollar commercial and trade disputes and multigovernmental enforcement actions. King & Spalding’s comprehensive professional development resources enable our lawyers to continually grow their careers while effectively meeting client and firm needs and expectations.

We provide a wide range of formal and on-the-job training at the firm, practice group and office level, and we offer individualized resources that lawyers can use to direct their own development. Our values and client service principles guide our collaborative approach to delivering practical solutions while building relationships with both our clients and colleagues that are professionally and personally rewarding. When you work at King & Spalding, you’ll see these values and principles in action every day.

Office Locations Hiring For: NYC, ATL, CHI, WDC, NVA, CHA, HOU, AUS, DEN, LA, SF

Firm Representatives Attending:

Brian Donovan – Partner, Business Litigation Practice Group, NYC Office (Cornell ILR ’10; Cornell Law ’15)

Haylee Privitera— Associate, Product Liability & Mass Torts Practice Group— CLS class of 2024

Elizabeth George – Associate, Real Estate & Funds Practice Group, NYC Office

Our work is interesting, cutting-edge and high-profile, and involves clients from businesses in all industries and sectors. Kirkland provides associates with responsibility and autonomy from the start of their careers. Integral to our culture is the belief that lawyers are most successful when they do the work they want to do. The Firm’s unique open assignment system enables attorneys to take ownership of their careers, choosing the matters they work on while providing them with an integrated support network to help ensure robust development opportunities. Self-starters who are eager for opportunities to learn and advance can excel at Kirkland.

Sophie Slutsky – Recruiting Coordinator, NYC Office (Cornell CALS ’20)

Post-Event Reception Details TBD

Kirkland & Ellis LLP

At Kirkland, we are united in our ambition and drive to move the Firm forward by recruiting the best legal talent. From day one, our associates work on interesting cases and transactions involving challenging legal issues. They experience substantive, hands-on work, accelerating their early career development by working directly with partners. When joining Kirkland, starting with our Summer Associate Program, associates quickly become part of the team. Providing solutions to high-profile clients, they are involved in real deals and cases – not just listening and learning – but relied upon to make valuable contributions.

In addition to real experience early on, we’re committed to training our lawyers through innovative and comprehensive legal education and development. Our holistic approach, developed by partners, associates and industry experts, includes a Firmwide commitment to mentoring, career advice and on-the-job teaching. Kirkland encourages and provides robust support to all lawyers who want to serve their communities through pro bono efforts. Every pro bono matter is treated like a paying-client matter; all Firm resources are available to our pro bono teams. Through our Wellbeing Program, we support the mental and physical health of our attorneys, understanding the importance of open and transparent communication within our industry.

We invest in our talent and build dynamic teams powered by passion and enthusiasm. As a Firm with a global presence, we embrace inclusion at Kirkland, throughout the legal profession and within the communities in which we live and work. We strive to build and maintain a culture that values our differences and provides a supportive environment to grow and develop the next generation of leaders.

Kirkland offers the benefits and attention of a small firm with the excitement, reach and endless opportunity of a global firm. To learn more, please visit www.kirkland.com.

Offices Hiring: All U.S. offices

Firm Representatives Attending:
Julianna Nester (Partner, New York; CLS 2019)
Michael Nester (Partner, New York; CU 2016 (Undergrad))
Adnan Hussain (Associate, Chicago; C/O 2021)
Courtney May (Associate, Washington, D.C.; CLS 2020)
Trent Nachbar (Associate, Salt Lake City; CLS 2022)
Zandaly Guzman (Legal Talent Acquisition Supervisor, New York)

Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein, LLP

Lieff Cabraser has over 100 lawyers who represent only plaintiffs, mostly in class and mass actions, in all types of civil litigation, including mass torts, antitrust, civil rights and social justice, defective product, employment, data privacy and cyber security, securities and consumer fraud, environmental disaster, and whistleblower cases. Lieff Cabraser is committed to achieving justice for our clients. Since 1972, we have helped recover over $131 billion in verdicts and settlements. Our clients include individuals, Native American Tribes, states, cities and counties, union health and welfare funds, and small and mid-size businesses.

Office Locations Hiring: San Francisco, New York, Nashville

Firm Representatives Attending:

Eric B. Fastiff, Partner & Chair, Native American Tribal Practice Group, San Francisco, (Cornell Law 1995)

Emily N. Harwell, Associate, New York City (Cornell Law 2022)

Post-Event Reception: Meet us at the Ithaca Ale House, 301 E. State Street, after the event

McDermott Will & Schulte

Build your big career with the firm that does Big Law, Better. McDermott Will & Schulte is a leading global law firm that brings together more than 1,750 lawyers and 1,450 business professionals. We celebrate excellence, collaboration, and community and have been recognized as a top workplace by USA Today, Fortune, The American Lawyer, Vault and others. We are also certified by Great Place to Work.

Here, we don’t just invest in your future, we accelerate your career – wherever it may lead. That includes supporting you both in and outside of the office.

With us, you’ll find:

A firm where everyone belongs: Our award-winning culture prioritizes warmth and authenticity — we encourage you to be yourself!

Enthusiasm for all perspectives: We’re smarter and stronger when everyone has a voice and a seat at the table. We welcome unique viewpoints and ideas, and we make opportunities for you and your career to thrive.

Support to feel your best and do your best: Wellness is integral to building a successful career and a rich life. That’s why our McDermott Well program supports your physical, emotional, mental, and financial health, with an emphasis on work-life balance.

Real rewards for real work: We offer generous compensation packages that recognize hard work and excellence.

Office Locations Hiring: TBD

Firm Representatives Attending:

Abigail Valovage, Talent Acquisition Manager, Law Students, New York

Samir Srivastava, Associate, Investment Management, New York, Cornell Law ‘23

Third Rep TBD/PENDING

Millbank LLP

Milbank LLP is a leading international law firm with over 900 lawyers providing innovative legal solutions for more than 150 years across multiple disciplines and practice areas. We are headquartered in New York and have offices in London, Frankfurt, Munich, Hong Kong, Singapore, São Paulo, Beijing, Tokyo, Seoul, Los Angeles and Washington, DC.

Office Locations Hiring: New York

Firm Representatives Attending:

Caleb Gentile, Associate, NY – Cornell JD, 2024
Rachel Wolf, Associate, NY – 2020
Aiden Qiao, Associate, NY – 2022

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius

At Morgan Lewis, our greatest strength is the company we keep. If you want to be an exceptional lawyer with superior legal skills, a collaborative spirit, and a commitment to advancing the legal profession, we invite you to learn more about Morgan Lewis, where working collaboratively is in our DNA.

Our talented lawyers know that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. That supporting and appreciating individuals is necessary for team success. That our clients value insight, empathy, and trustworthiness as much as legal advice. We are motivated every day to harness our collective power to deliver exceptional service to our clients around the globe.

Office Locations Hiring:

Boston, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Orange County, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Seattle, Silicon Valley, and Washington, DC

Firm Representatives Attending:

Jennifer Chou, Law Student Recruiting Manager, New York
Justin Weitz, Partner, DC, Cornell University ‘07
Russell Franklin, Partner, New York, Cornell UG ‘04
Jennifer Breen, Partner, Washington, DC
Gordon Wilford, Boston, Associate, Cornell Law ‘24
Lisa Vigilante, New York, Associate, Cornell Law ‘25

Norton Rose Fulbright

Norton Rose Fulbright provides a full scope of legal services to the world’s preeminent corporations and financial institutions. Summer Associates are given real, substantive work from clients (no canned work projects) and we develop them through the Summer Program with the intention of bringing everyone back to work for us full time.

Office Locations Hiring For:

Austin, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, New York, San Antonio, St Louis, Washington, DC.

Firm Representatives Attending:

Greg Ellis, incoming 2026 Associate – New York, CLS Class of 2026
Liz Link, Recruiting Coordinator – New York
Caelle Aoun, Associate – New York, Cornell LLM, 2023
Cassandra Gizzo, Associate – New York, Cornell BS, 2016
Lindsay Bracken, Associate – New York

Paul Hastings LLP

At Paul Hastings, our purpose is clear — to help our clients and people navigate new paths to growth. With a significant presence throughout Asia, Europe, Latin America, and the U.S., we are recognized as one of the world’s most innovative global law firms. We understand the imperative for innovation, efficiency, and breakthrough performance facing today’s leading companies – and what it takes to help them succeed. From practice achievements to press accolades, our global awards and rankings reflect our dedication to both superior client service and the development of our 2,000 professionals.

Office Locations Hiring For:

Boston
Century City
Chicago
Dallas
Houston
Los Angeles
New York
Orange County
Palo Alto
San Francisco
Washington, D.C.

Firm Representatives Attending:
Sara Tomezsko, Partner Employment, New York
Jayme Goldstein, Partner Corporate, New York
Matt Farnum, Associate Corporate, New York
Lauren Kazen, Associate Litigation, New York

Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP

Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP is a premier firm of more than 1,000 lawyers with diverse backgrounds, personalities, ideas and interests who provide innovative and effective solutions to our clients’ most complex legal and business challenges. The firm represents many of the world’s largest and most important public and private corporations, asset managers and financial institutions, as well as clients in need of pro bono assistance.
Paul, Weiss is widely recognized as having market-leading practices in public M&A, private equity, litigation, white-collar & regulatory defense, and restructuring, along with equally strong practices in executive compensation, intellectual property, personal representation, real estate and tax law.

Offices Hiring: NY, DC, SF, LA, DE

Representatives Attending:
Claire Dobbs, Executive Compensation Associate, NY Office, Cornell Law ‘24
Guy Polani, Corporate Associate, NY Office, Cornell Law ‘18
Justin Simms, Restructuring Associate, NY Office, Cornell University ‘21
Joe Graham, Restructuring Partner, NY Office
Bridget Murphy, Corporate Associate, NY Office, Cornell Law ‘24
Casey Sandalow, Litigation Associate, NY Office

Paul, Weiss x Cornell Post-Event Reception
Argos Warehouse – 416 E State Street, Ithaca, NY 14850
8:00 – 10:00pm ET
Please join us for a post-event reception to get to know more about Paul, Weiss in an informal setting. Food and beverages will be provided. We hope you can join us! Please RSVP using the link provided below.
RSVP:https://www.florecruit.com/v2/app/paulweiss/registration/events/93603/register

Pillsbury

BTI Consulting named us “One of the 25 Most Recommended Law Firms Among GCs” and consistently ranks us among the top 5 percent of the 650 law firms serving large clients for providing premium value. We offer clients innovative, bottom-line focused services.

Pillsbury clients operate in today’s most dynamic industries. To serve them better, we structure our practices to address the full spectrum of business and legal issues they face. We make a significant and sustained investment in monitoring the industries in which they compete. We not only attend the same industry events, but are presenters and speakers. As a result, we commence every client matter already well informed of the industry trends that influence strategy and planning.

Office Locations Hiring:

Austin
Los Angeles
New York
Northern Virginia
Sacramento
San Diego
San Francisco
Silicon Valley
Washington, DC

Firm Representatives Attending:
Caroline Block – Associate, DC, Cornell JD 2020
Steph Langan- Partner, NY, Cornell JD 2014
Ryan Adelsperger – Senior Associate, NY, Cornell JD 2018
Joel Simon – Partner, NY, Cornell BS 1982, JD 1985
Andrea Milano – Special Counsel, DC, Cornell JD 2011
Johnna Purcell – Associate, DC, Cornell JD 2021

Post-Event Reception Details:

Ithaca Ale House, 301 E State Street, Ithaca, NY
7:45 – 9:30 pm
Event is capped at 30 people

Reed Smith LLP

Firm Description: https://www.reedsmith.com/en/about-us

Office Locations Hiring: NY office will be hiring for Summer 2027 2L positions, https://www.reedsmith.com/en/careers/regions/us-law-students

Firm Representatives Attending:

Reggie McGahee, Assistant Director, Associate Integration & Sourcing, New York

Ropes & Gray LLP

We think there is no better place to practice law than at Ropes & Gray. We help the world’s leading companies and institutions succeed. We grow great careers. And we care about our communities and each other.

Clients trust us with their most complex legal and business matters

Our more than 1,500 lawyers and legal professionals work with clients across industries that shape the global economy, including asset management, private equity, healthcare and life sciences, financial services, real estate, artificial intelligence, environmental, social & government, and technology, among others. We make deals, resolve disputes, seize opportunities, and break new legal ground. It’s all part of our commitment to deliver winning outcomes and forge the closest client relationships of any firm in Big Law.

Our collaborative culture sets us apart

We are people who thrive on working in teams. From day one, you will collaborate closely with partners and other colleagues, in 16 offices across the US, Europe, and Asia. At Ropes & Gray, you’ll experience what it means to be part of a truly collaborative culture—where core values like collegiality, mutual respect, and integrity mean that people help, mentor, and trust each other. When we say this is a different kind of firm, we mean it.

Office Locations Hiring:

Boston, MA
Chicago, IL
Los Angeles, CA
New York, NY
San Francisco, CA
Silicon Valley, CA
Washington, DC
Tokyo, Japan (split summer program) (language proficiency required)

Firm Representatives Attending:

Joshua (Josh) Dulberg (Boston Associate, 2019)
Gabrielle DiBernardi (New York Partner, 2012)
Federico Giustini (New York Associate, 2021)

Sidley Austin LLP

Sidley is an elite global law firm. With 2,300 lawyers, annual revenue of US $3.4 billion, and experience that spans almost 160 years, we have established a reputation using Built to Win℠ legal strategies in successfully representing clients in more than 70 countries on complex transactional, restructuring, investigation, regulatory, and litigation matters.

With 21 offices strategically situated in key commercial and financial hubs across the world, our perspective and our reach are truly global. Our lawyers and business professionals, fluent in more than 80 languages, possess the cultural awareness and cross-border legal acumen needed to bring clarity to a dynamic business landscape.

The firm strives to maintain an environment focused on teamwork and cooperation, and values the skills and knowledge that each individual brings to a project. Our lawyers and professional staff collaborate at all levels and treat each other with genuine respect. We believe our culture sets us apart from many other firms and enhances the experience, development and career satisfaction of our lawyers and staff alike.

Office Locations Hiring:

Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Greater Los Angeles, Houston, Miami, New York, Palo Alto, San Diego, San Francisco, Washington, D.C.

Firm Representatives Attending:

Chris Jackson

Sasha Hondagneu-Messner

Mitchell Lima

Simpson Thacher

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP is one of the world’s leading international law firms. With more than 1,000 lawyers operating out of thirteen offices worldwide, the Firm provides coordinated legal advice and transactional capability to clients around the globe.

Office Locations Hiring:

New York, Boston, Los Angeles, Bay Area, Houston, Washington DC

Firm Representatives Attending: TBD

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

At Skadden, you will have the opportunity to carve your path. Our attorneys work on the world’s most complex matters — the types of deals and cases that make headlines, move markets and shape the law. Known for our innovative approach, we work together as a team to deliver the highest-quality advice and best outcomes for our clients.

Our Summer Associate Program — one of the most comprehensive available — drives our hiring efforts. And while we want to know what kind of lawyer you will be, we also realize you want to know what we can do to help get you there. As a summer associate, you will learn firsthand about our extensive range of practices and have access to a wide array of resources to support your professional growth. Highlights from our summer program include:

Substantive, Hands-On Work Experience: Summer associates at Skadden gain experience comparable to that of our junior associates, including attending client meetings, traveling to client locations and assisting senior attorneys on matters. For corporate projects, summer associates can expect exposure to drafting and negotiation sessions, while those working on litigation matters will gain familiarity with depositions and court proceedings. Nearly all of our summer associates also work on pro bono matters.

Personalized Mentorship: To ensure personalized attention and support, summer associates are paired with mentors. You will receive informal feedback on your everyday work, as well as formal feedback during mid-summer and exit meetings. Summer associates also have the opportunity to complete self-assessments and optional upward reviews.

Extensive Training: From the moment you join Skadden, we are committed to promoting your growth and career advancement. Summer associates work in different areas of law, strengthening lawyering skills and gaining insight into the firm in general. The training received during the summer lays the foundation for Skadden’s professional development efforts.

Opportunities To Build Connections: We hold numerous social events to help you become acquainted with your fellow summer associates and attorneys at the firm. In addition, in some offices, summer associates share office space with practicing lawyers, which offers additional opportunities to meet colleagues and also fosters professional development.

A Global Platform: Our attorneys work across 21 interconnected offices around the world. Given our global platform, we typically accommodate requests for splitting summers between two offices.

At Skadden, you’ll benefit from a network of attorneys with unmatched experience and a passion for teaching their craft. The knowledge you gain and the impact you make will create ripple effects that will last throughout your career.

Learn more at: www.skadden.com/recruiting.

Office Locations Hiring: Please check the Skadden Recruiting Website

Firm Representatives Attending:

Greg Litt (New York Office Hiring Partner, International Arbitration)

Chris Clark (Partner, Litigation, Cornell’05, Boston Office)

Chris Mao (Associate, Litigation, Cornell’22, New York Office)

Jaclyn Bell (Associate, M&A, Cornell Undergrad’16, Washington, D.C. Office)

Gurjot Kaur (Associate, M&A, New York Office)

Nia Colon (Associate, White Collar Defense and Investigations, New York Office

Skadden x Cornell Law School Dinner

Time: 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Location: Taverna Banfi (130 Statler Dr, Ithaca, NY 14853)

*The restaurant is located on the 2^nd floor

Flo Recruit Link: https://www.florecruit.com/v2/app/skadden/registration/events/94212/register

Steptoe LLP

Steptoe has its headquarters in Washington DC and operates like a mid-size firm. Junior attorneys take on significant responsibilities early on. In New York and Chicago, we recruit for Litigation & IP. In Washington DC, we recruit for Litigation, White Collar, Energy, Financial Innovation & Regulation, Government Affairs & Public Policy, White Collar, International Trade, IP & Chemical & Life Science.

Steptoe has more than 500 lawyers and other professional staff across offices in Beijing, Brussels, Chicago, Hong Kong, Houston, London, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, and Washington, DC.

Office Locations Hiring: Chicago, New York, Washington, DC

Learn more about Steptoe’s Summer Associate Program here.

Firm Representatives Attending:

Unfortunately Steptoe reps were unable to make it it Ithaca. The table is set up, and swag is out, so please stop by! Reach out with any questions!

Venable LLP

Committed to Your Success: As a law firm of more than 900 professionals, Venable delivers legal services globally in every area of regulatory compliance, government affairs, corporate and business transactions, intellectual property, and complex litigation. But no matter the practice, we are united by our passion for the work, all meant to empower you, our client, to be the best version of yourself in any circumstance. Because it’s not about us; it’s about you – your priorities, your goals, your long list of what-ifs that keep you up at night. That’s just our to-do list. That’s what keeps us focused – your success.

Office Locations Hiring:

Washington, D.C.
Baltimore, MD
New York, NY

Firm Representatives Attending:
Griffin Deadwick, Associate, NY Office, Cornell Law ‘23
Taskeen Aman, Associate, NY Office, Cornell Law ‘24

Weil

When you join Weil, you are not just getting a job – you are launching a career. You will work together with Weil colleagues and partner with clients to hone your skills as a business lawyer. In doing so, you will be building skills that can take you in many different professional directions. You will also have access to robust training and professional development programs.

Office Locations Hiring For: NY, BOS, DC, HOU, DA, MIA, SV, LA,

Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP

Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP is an international law firm with over 1,300 attorneys in 16 offices worldwide, providing legal services in areas like corporate/M&A, private equity, complex litigation, finance, and more. The firm is known for delivering sophisticated, pragmatic legal solutions to business-critical issues and emphasizes a collegial, collaborative culture and commitment to pro bono work.

Office Locations Hiring:

Chicago, Dallas, Houston, LA, NY, Palo Alto, San Francisco, DC

Firm Representatives Attending:

Jessie Graber, Restructuring Associate, NY, Cornell BS 2018

Al Martin, Corporate Associate, NY, Cornell JD 2023

Morgan McDevitt, Corporate Partner, NY, Cornell JD 2009

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

The unique history of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati closely traces the birth and evolution of Silicon Valley. For more than 60 years, Wilson Sonsini has represented technology pioneers associated with virtually every milestone innovation, as well as life sciences trailblazers shaping the future of healthcare. Today, Wilson Sonsini is synonymous with ushering promising and innovative technology and life sciences companies through their business life cycle. And as our clients have grown, so has our firm. We now represent some of the largest companies in the world—and thousands of the smallest ones, too.

Office Locations Hiring For:

Seattle, San Francisco, Palo Alto, Los Angeles, San Diego, Austin, Boulder, Salt Lake City, Boston, New York, Washington D.C and Wilmington

Firm Representatives Attending:

Neil Gulyako, Employment Litigation Associate, New York Office, Cornell Law 2016
David Sharon, Corporate Partner, New York Office, Cornell Law 2013
Catherine Riley Tzipori, Corporate Partner, New York Office, NYU Law 2014, Cornell Undergrad 2011

Winston & Strawn LLP

Winston & Strawn LLP is an international law firm with nearly 1,000 lawyers and 14 offices in Charlotte, NC; Chicago, IL; Dallas, TX; Houston, TX; Los Angeles, CA; Miami, FL; New York, NY; San Francisco, CA; Silicon Valley, CA; Washington, D.C.; Brussels; London; Paris; São Paulo.

For more than 170 years, Winston has served as a trusted adviser and advocate for clients across virtually every industry. Our law practice – built on the talent, creativity, and determination of our lawyers and an unwavering commitment to our clients – has grown into a global firm of tremendous breadth. Winston serves the needs of enterprises of all types and sizes, in both the private and the public sector, bringing an understanding of the global legal issues our clients face in transactions, disputes, and regulatory/enforcement-related matters.

At Winston & Strawn, we strive to:

Provide our clients with innovative solutions to their business problems—on time and on budget.

Serve our communities and the public interest.
Foster a culture of teamwork, inclusion, and collegiality.

Office Locations Hiring: New York

Firm Representatives Attending:
Rob Pannullo – Associate Attorney, Litigation, Email: rpannullo@winston.com
Lauren Luke, Attorney Recruiting & Development Specialist