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Testimonials: The Work Experience"I enjoyed every day of my summer at Goldberg Kohn. The attorneys provide summer associates the encouragement and support they need to not only succeed, but perform at the highest level possible. The work was challenging and varied, and both partners and associates went out of their way to provide me with feedback and to make sure I was engaged in all facets of the work. I benefited from a wide variety of challenging experiences: meeting with a pro bono client, participating in a financial transaction from beginning to end, co-writing an article with a partner and contributing to counsel for a client." Lindsay Hagy, Northwestern University, 2007 Summer Associate "I think what truly makes Goldberg Kohn stand apart is the interest the attorneys (even senior partners!) take in summer associates’ development. I had numerous opportunities to work one-on-one with partners, and their interest and commitment to my professional development stood out all summer. They spent a lot of time making sure I understood both the bigger picture and specific nuances to transactional deals, provided constructive feedback on my work product, and even solicited my opinions on legal issues in settlement negotiations. Even as a summer associate, their investment of time and effort reflected the firm’s goal of having every associate become a partner someday." Holly Inlanfeldt, Northwestern University, 2007 Summer Associate "The total accessibility of senior lawyers and the very lean project staffing are some of the most unique aspects of Goldberg Kohn. Partners are not mythical beings who are sighted once in a blue moon – they are friends and mentors who work closely with summer associates. In fact, I reported directly to a partner on most of my projects. The flexibility of the summer associate program allowed me to work on a wide variety of matters, including writing motions for an appeal, creating a PowerPoint client presentation, developing materials on carbon offset markets for the climate change group, and drafting documents for a commercial finance transaction." Laura Towbin, Standford University, 2007 Summer Associate "What drew me to Goldberg Kohn was its uniquely collaborative, intelligent, and friendly environment. Such an environment allowed me to explore and develop my professional interests while building valuable friendships along the way. As a summer associate, I worked alongside partners and associates across disciplines and at all levels of the transaction. I was afforded great responsibility and was personally incorporated into each project, receiving valuable, constructive feedback throughout the summer. I look forward to joining Goldberg Kohn next year!" Zach Garrett, University of Michigan, 2007 Summer Associate "Goldberg Kohn is a great place to work. Everyone at the firm was extremely supportive, friendly, accessible, and consistently appreciative of my work and time. Attorneys and staff were always willing to answer my questions and provide helpful guidance. My projects involved substantive work with people who were universally enthusiastic about mentoring summer associates. Rather than simply handing me an isolated assignment that ended when I completed a work product, the attorneys I worked with included me in meetings and conference calls. I felt like my work actually mattered, and I obtained a much better understanding of the different practice groups because the attorneys were conscientious about keeping me informed about all aspects of each project. The summer was a terrific experience." Katherine Lin, Yale University, 2007 Summer Associate "My summer at Goldberg Kohn was everything I hoped for. The attorneys are truly interested in mentoring and giving real responsibility to their summer associates. The work I did was varied and interesting. I drafted a memorandum for a precedent-setting case, discussed legal issues with senior partners, gave a presentation to the litigation practice group, and even got the chance to take on significant responsibility in several real estate deals. Most importantly, Goldberg Kohn attorneys constantly made sure that I was part of the team and regularly turned to me for advice and opinions."
"Goldberg Kohn is a place where busy, hard-working attorneys and staff are consistently willing to take time to mentor their summer associates. Over the course of my summer, casual chats with attorneys turned into extended discussions on a variety of topics (law and otherwise); memos were returned with constructive, detailed edits; and secretaries, librarians and legal assistants all provided generous (and much needed) counseling on the day-to-day skills of lawyering. Guidance like this was one of many indicators that Goldberg Kohn is a firm made of kind and dedicated individuals who truly enjoy their work."
"I had a great summer at Goldberg Kohn! Because of the flexible assignment system, I was able to try projects in several practice areas and learn more about what areas interested me most. But, more importantly (to me, at least) I was able to work with a variety of attorneys, who all took the time to explain my assignments, teach me about the area of law they practiced, and provide valuable feedback. As a summer associate at GK, I felt like a part of the team working on a client matter. I was included on emails, invited to sit in on conference calls, and invited to attend hearings or client meetings. This involvement enabled me to see and understand how the work I was doing impacted the project as a whole. I'm thrilled to be returning to work at GK full time."
"My experience at Goldberg Kohn was everything I envisioned. I was looking for a place where I would be able to get quality work, a great learning experience and an opportunity to grow. Goldberg Kohn provided a wonderful atmosphere, where I was able to work closely with the attorneys on various aspects of several projects. More importantly, what makes Goldberg Kohn such a great firm is the people. I felt comfortable interacting with everyone at the firm, and I was always kept "in the loop" on projects. Everyone took the time to answer my questions or pointed me in the right direction. At Goldberg Kohn I found that the people were hard workers, intelligent, supportive and well balanced. I could not have made a better decision!"
“During my summer at Goldberg Kohn, I had the opportunity to work and interact with a diverse group of attorneys. By summer’s end, I had written motions and memoranda, drafted deal documents, and even shadowed partners’ telephone negotiations. Goldberg Kohn’s flexible assignment system enabled me to pursue my practice area of interest in substantial depth, and I developed close working relationships with both associates and partners. My summer mentors gave generously of their time and expertise, and the partners for whom I worked always gave me timely and helpful feedback.” Click here to read about Testimonials: The Fun. |
