Law firms are not your only career option.  Many CLS graduates have successfully pursued careers at some of the world's leading Private Equity firms – in both legal and non-legal positions. Come and hear a few of these graduates speak about their experiences. Topics will include

      Dinner (Dino BBQ) will be served during the event.

Speakers:

• Vikrant Sawhney (Senior Managing Director in the Private Equity group, Blackstone - link)
• Michael Kaplan (Managing Director, Littlejohn & Company - link)
• Andy Siegel (Partner and General Counsel, Perella Weinberg - link)
• Martin Lebwohl (Counsel in the Private Equity group, DE Shaw)
• Moderator - Franci Blassberg (Partner in the Private Equity and M&A practices at Debevoise & Plimpton LLP; lecturer at Columbia Law School - link)

Our speakers each hold a JD and work in private equity for a company other than a law firm.  During the event, each panelist will explain what their job consists of and advise current law students on how to position themselves for a career in the field.  The panelists will then engage in a moderated debate about the industry.  Students will learn about how private equity works, why it's a fascinating career option, and what steps they can take now to improve their chances of breaking into the sector.