VIDEO LIBRARY
Scroll down to access recordings from Summer Associate Hub events and other videos, including:
–Practice Area Showcases – to learn directly from BigLaw attorneys about their work is *really* like every day, and help you decide which practice areas are best for you.
–Location Showcases – to learn directly from BigLaw attorneys what it’s like to work and live in different legal markets, including NY, DC, SoCal, Bay Area, Chicago, and more!
–Recruiting and Other Programs – to help you succeed in the 1L/2L recruiting process, hear directly from BigLaw recruiting teams and hiring partners, and learn from experts on succeeding during 1L year.
NOTE: Our fun, short, and engaging PRACTICE IN P0.1NT ONE video series can be found here.
Nancy Parker, Director of Attorney Recruitment at Fried Frank, on how law students can be strategic about networking with law firms during the accelerated recruiting process.
Rachel Kleiner, Legal Recruiting Officer at Proskauer, on how students should choose between networking and studying as the semester approaches finals season.
(Note that opinions on application components may vary by firm.)
Caroline Menes, Director of Legal Recruiting at Sheppard Mullin, and Nancy Parker, Director of Attorney Recruitment at Fried Frank, on how top law firms use assessment tools in the law student recruiting process.
Natasha Zech, Chief of Attorney Talent at Williams & Connolly, on how law students, including first-generation professionals, can network effectively with top law firms, without a prior connection at the firm.
Kevin Lam, Hiring Partner at Goodwin, on the importance of showing grit and perseverance as a law student candidate applying to and interviewing with firms.
Adam Cohen, partner in Fried Frank's M&A and Private Equity group and member of the firm's Hiring Committee, on the importance for law students to show curiosity and preparation in law firm interviews.
Dan Vatanaviggun, Legal Talent Recruiting Manager at Troutman Pepper Locke, on how law students, including first-generation law students, can show an ownership mindset to stand out in the law firm recruiting process.
Rachel Philion, Vice-Chair of Proskauer's Hiring Committee, about the importance for 1Ls to show their problem solving skills and business acumen in law firm interviews.
Federico Cuadra Del Carmen, Co-Hiring Partner for Baker McKenzie's New York and Miami offices, on how you can stand out as a 1L law student in the recruiting process by showing how you can tackle complex issues and communicate those clearly and effectively.
Cherie Beffa, Chief Attorney Recruiting Officer at Wilson Sonsini, on how 1L students can stand out by using their cover letter and other application materials to show why they are interested in and have the right skills and experience for that specific firm.
**BRAND NEW**
2025-2026 Virtual Series
Featuring Fried Frank, Proskauer, Sheppard Mullin, Williams & Connolly
Watch this insightful, engaging, and timely panel discussion with top law firm Recruiting Directors about how to navigate the 1L and 2L recruiting process and accelerated timelines, how to stand out as a candidate, and other answers to key questions.
Featuring:
Rachel Kleiner, Proskauer
Caroline Menes, Sheppard Mullin
Nancy Parker, Fried Frank
Natasha Zech, Williams & Connolly
Featuring Fried Frank, Goodwin, Troutman Pepper Locke
Hear from Fried Frank, Goodwin, and Troutman Pepper Locke about their summer programs, what makes their firms special, and advice on how 1Ls can succeed in the application process and as summer associates.
Featuring Baker McKenzie, Proskauer, Wilson Sonsini
Hear from Baker McKenzie, Proskauer, and Wilson Sonsini about their summer programs, what makes their firms special, and advice on how 1Ls can succeed in the application process and as summer associates.
Featuring Finnegan, Rothwell Figg, Sterne Kessler
Top intellectual property (IP) law firms Finnegan, Rothwell Figg, and Sterne Kessler present for 1L students about their IP practices and summer programs, and participate in a panel discussion about how law students can succeed in the IP recruiting process and as summer associates.
Featuring Proskauer, Wilson Sonsini, Lowenstein
Hear from transactional attorneys at top firms about their day-to-day, why they chose their practices, the most interesting deals they have worked on, and the differences between M&A, Finance, Real Estate, and other transactional practices.
Featuring:
Jack Hamilton, M&A Partner at Wilson Sonsini
Szeman Lam, Partner in Proskauer's Private Credit Group
Julia Sanabria, Real Estate Partner & Firmwide Hiring Partner at Lowenstein
Featuring Holwell Shuster & Goldberg, Robins Kaplan, Troutman Pepper Locke
Hear from litigation attorneys at top firms about their day-to-day, why they chose to go into litigation, what the junior associates on their teams do, the most interesting cases they worked on, and the differences between litigation practices.
Featuring:
Jack Millman, Partner at Holwell Shuster & Goldberg
Tommy Du, Partner at Robins Kaplan
Jack Robinson, Associate at Troutman Pepper Locke
SUCCEEDING IN 1L YEAR
Watch this easy, helpful, and insightful discussion on key tips for excelling as a 1L, including writing assignments, outlining, preparing for exams, time management, and other items.
Featuring:
Amanda Haverstick, creator of #Dear1L blog and author of Dear 1L, Notes to Nurture a New Legal Writer
Jonah Perlin, Legal Practice Professor at Georgetown University Law Center and host and creator of How I Lawyer podcast
In this video, Albert from Summer Associate Hub chats with Angela Vorpahl of Law School Master Plan about how to succeed in 1L spring semester -- super helpful for 1L students looking to improve their grades second semester, or maintain high grades from first semester.
In this video, Albert from Summer Associate Hub chats with Angela Vorpahl of Law School Master Plan about the types of 1L summer jobs, how to find them, and tips for applying.
RECRUITING AND OTHER PROGRAMS
Featuring Wilson Sonsini, Williams & Connolly, Troutman Pepper Locke, Allen Matkins
Watch this insightful and engaging panel discussion with BigLaw junior associates about their day-to-day experience in different practice areas, their life as a junior associate, and advice for law students choosing a practice area or summer associate position.
Featuring:
Emily Gottfredson, Wilson Sonsini
Paul Riley, Williams & Connolly
Hannah Baskind, Troutman Pepper Locke
Sean Bloks, Allen Matkins
Featuring Sunny Kim, Attorney Personal Branding Expert
In this informative session with Sunny Kim, attorney personal branding expert, and Albert Tawil, Founder & CEO of Lateral Hub & Summer Associate Hub, cover easy and practical ways for 1Ls to leverage LinkedIn in the law firm recruiting process, including creating an effective profile to make a strong impression, using LinkedIn to identify and reach out to attorneys at firms, and other items.
Watch this helpful Instagram Live Q&A, "How Do I Choose a Firm?" with helpful, practical, and fresh advice from our expert guests on how to choose as a firm as a rising 2L.
Featuring:
Jordana Alter Confino, Professional Coach, Positive Lawyering Professor & Assistant Dean
Jonah Perlin, Legal Practice Professor & Host of "How I Lawyer" Podcast Series
PRACTICE AREA SHOWCASES
Watch these fun and interesting practice area showcases to hear directly from BigLaw attorneys about what it's like to work in different practice areas.
Featuring Proskauer, Wilson Sonsini, Lowenstein
Hear from transactional attorneys at top firms about their day-to-day, why they chose their practices, the most interesting deals they have worked on, and the differences between M&A, Finance, Real Estate, and other transactional practices.
Featuring:
Jack Hamilton, M&A Partner at Wilson Sonsini
Szeman Lam, Partner in Proskauer's Private Credit Group
Julia Sanabria, Real Estate Partner & Firmwide Hiring Partner at Lowenstein
Featuring Holwell Shuster & Goldberg, Robins Kaplan, Troutman Pepper Locke
Hear from litigation attorneys at top firms about their day-to-day, why they chose to go into litigation, what the junior associates on their teams do, the most interesting cases they worked on, and the differences between litigation practices.
Featuring:
Jack Millman, Partner at Holwell Shuster & Goldberg
Tommy Du, Partner at Robins Kaplan
Jack Robinson, Associate at Troutman Pepper Locke
Featuring Goodwin, Troutman Pepper Locke, Allen Matkins, and Fish & Richardson
Watch this fun and insightful panel discussion about what it's like to work as an attorney in different litigation practice areas, including Commercial Litigation, Appellate Litigation, International Arbitration, Intellectual Property (IP) Litigation, and more!
Featuring:
Victoria Alvarez, Troutman Pepper Locke
Andrew Kim, Goodwin
Shauna Woods, Allen Matkins
Jackie Moran, Fish & Richardson
Featuring Goodwin, Proskauer, Fried Frank, and Wilson Sonsini
Watch this fun and insightful panel discussion about what it's like to work as a BigLaw attorney in different transactional practice areas, including Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), Private Funds, Capital Markets, Emerging Companies/Venture Capital, and more!
Featuring:
Adam Cohen, Fried Frank
Alex Martin, Proskauer
Christina Poulson, Wilson Sonsini
Jason Goldfarb, Goodwin
Featuring Sheppard Mullin, Fried Frank, Proskauer, and Cooley
Watch this fun and insightful panel discussion about what it's like to work as an attorney in different "specialty" practice areas, including Bankruptcy & Restructuring, Executive Compensation/Employee Benefits, Intellectual Property/Life Sciences Licensing, and Healthcare.
Featuring:
Nioura Ghazni, Sheppard Mullin
Dan Forman, Fried Frank
Nick LaSpina, Proskauer
Jonathan Kaufman, Cooley
Presented by SA Hub and Hotshot
Sponsored by Proskauer
Watch our helpful and engaging overview of BigLaw practice areas, including M&A, Litigation, Bankruptcy, Finance, IP, and others - a great way to prepare for law firm networking events and the 1L and 2L recruiting processes.
Featuring Goodwin, Proskauer, and Willkie
Watch our interesting and fun panel discussion about the different types of Corporate and Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) work at top firms, including private equity, public company, and strategic M&A, and how to determine if M&A is the right practice for you.
Featuring:
-Josh Soszynski, Goodwin
-Mike Ellis, Proskauer
-Laura Acker, Willkie
Featuring Williams & Connolly, Willkie, Wilson Sonsini, Goodwin, and Fenwick
Watch our interesting and fun panel discussion about the different types of litigation work at BigLaw firms and how to determine if litigation is the right practice for you.
Featuring:
-Eden Schiffman, Williams & Connolly
-Moe Fodeman, Wilson Sonsini
-Allen Wang, Fenwick
-Alexandra Valenti, Goodwin
-Wes Powell, Willkie
Featuring Crowell, Sterne Kessler, Fish & Richardson, and Fenwick
Watch our interesting and fun panel discussion about the different types of intellectual property work at top firms, including patent prosecution, patent litigation, and IP licensing/technology transaction, and how to position yourself for a career in IP law.
Featuring:
-Mark Supko, Crowell
-Joseph Schenck, Fenwick
-Marsha Gillentine, Sterne Kessler
-Rae Crisler, Fish & Richardson
Featuring Fried Frank, Proskauer, and Winston & Strawn
Watch this interesting and fun panel discussion about Private Equity Fund Formation legal practice, including background on what this area includes, info on the fund formation, regulatory, securities, operations, and other aspects of the practice, how this area differs from other transactional practices like M&A and Finance, and how to position yourself for a career in this area.
Featuring:
-Rami Turayhi, Fried Frank
-Ryan Carpenter, Proskauer
-Meg Frey, Winston & Strawn
Featuring Fried Frank, Troutman Pepper, and Allen Matkins
Watch this interesting and fun panel discussion about the different types of Real Estate work at top firms, including real estate finance, acquisitions, development, leasing, and others, how to prepare for a career in Real Estate law, and how to determine if Real Estate is the right practice for you.
Featuring:
-Simon Elkharrat, Fried Frank
-Stefanie Brennan, Troutman Pepper
-Andrew Demirchyan, Allen Matkins
Featuring Fried Frank, Willkie, and Proskauer
Watch this interesting and fun panel discussion about the different types of Corporate Finance and Capital Markets work at top firms, including how to prepare for a career in Finance or Capital Markets.
Featuring:
-Ariel Zell, Fried Frank
-Jason Pearl, Willkie
-Jin Joo, Proskauer
LOCATION SHOWCASES
Watch these fun and interesting location showcases to hear directly from BigLaw attorneys about what it's like to work in different locations, including NY, DC, SoCal, Bay Area, Chicago, and more.
Featuring Fried Frank, Willkie, Wilson Sonsini, and Fenwick
Watch our insightful and fun panel discussion with NYC BigLaw attorneys about working as a BigLaw attorney in NYC, the clients and industries that make up NYC legal practice, and what makes NYC unique.
Featuring:
-Katie Katsuki, Fried Frank
-Allison Cooper, Fenwick
-Melissa Fischetti, Willkie
-Seth Flaum, Wilson Sonsini
Featuring Fried Frank, Williams & Connolly, and Gibson Dunn
Watch our insightful and fun panel discussion with DC BigLaw attorneys about working as a BigLaw attorney in DC, the clients and industries that make up DC legal practice, and what makes DC unique.
Featuring:
-Loryn Helfmann, Williams & Connolly
-Andrea Gege-Lange, Fried Frank
-Rachel Levick, Gibson Dunn
Featuring Manatt, Troutman Pepper, and Allen Matkins
Watch our interesting and fun panel discussion about practicing in BigLaw in SoCal, the clients and industries that make up legal practice at large law firms in LA, Orange County, and San Diego, and what it's like to live in the Golden State.
Featuring:
-Viral Mehta, Manatt
-Rachel Sanders, Allen Matkins
-Jordan Jeffery, Troutman Pepper
Featuring Goodwin, Willkie, and Perkins Coie
Watch our interesting and fun panel discussion about practicing in BigLaw in the Bay Area, the clients and industries that make up San Francisco and Silicon Valley legal practice at large law firms, and what makes the Bay Area different from other large legal markets.
Featuring:
-Emma Mann-Meginniss, Goodwin
-Barrington Dyer, Willkie
-Jason Schneiderman, Perkins Coie
Featuring Blank Rome and Troutman Pepper
Watch our interesting and fun panel discussion about practicing in BigLaw in Philadelphia, the clients and industries that make up Philly legal practice at large law firms, and what it's like to live in the City of Brotherly Love.
Featuring:
-Danielle Hudson, Blank Rome
-Joe Kadlec, Troutman Pepper
Featuring Winston & Strawn, Willkie, and Foley & Lardner
Watch our interesting and fun panel discussion about practicing in BigLaw in Chicago, the clients and industries that make up Chicago legal practice at large law firms, and what it's like to live in the Windy City.
Featuring:
-Kurt Mathas, Winston & Strawn
-Matt Basil, Willkie
-Dan Flaherty, Foley & Lardner
More videos coming soon!
