On the Record with White & Case

In this episode, host Jane Kennedy returns from maternity leave and catches up with Barbara Brooks Andrews about some of the Firm's recent accomplishments. Barbara dives into the White & Case World Cup event from this past September in Madrid, its support for the nonprofit organization Red Deporte, and the importance of team spirit and connecting with colleagues from around the world through shared experiences. You can find out more about our work, our people and the opportunities we offer at Inside White & Case and on our social media channels LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook. To learn more about our career opportunities, please visit our careers website. On the Record is for you, our listeners. So we want to hear from you. Email your thoughts, questions and topic ideas to us here: Attorney.Recruiting@whitecase.com This podcast is prepared for the general information of interested persons. It is not, and does not attempt to be, comprehensive in nature. Due to the general nature of its content, it should not be regarded as legal advice. Attorney Advertising. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.

In this episode we talk with Julie McConnell, Associate Director of Global Industry Groups, and Macarena Ruiz-Jarabo, Associate Director of Business Development for Latin America, about the career journeys that led each of them to White & Case. They discuss the importance of business development in Big Law and outline how they work with partners, associates and clients. Julie and Macarena also share advice for BD professionals and newly-qualified lawyers on integrating business development into their day-to-day work and career development. You can find out more about our work, our people and the opportunities we offer at Inside White & Case and on our social media channels LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook. To learn more about our career opportunities, please visit our careers website. On the Record is for you, our listeners. So we want to hear from you. Email your thoughts, questions and topic ideas to us here: Attorney.Recruiting@whitecase.com This podcast is prepared for the general information of interested persons. It is not, and does not attempt to be, comprehensive in nature. Due to the general nature of its content, it should not be regarded as legal advice. Attorney Advertising. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.

In this episode, we talk with Arbitration Associate Nabiha Komidor-Cezard and Early Careers Development Manager Jessica Cornford about the Firm's program for trainee solicitors in the London office, including the six-month guaranteed overseas seat available to all trainees. Nabiha and Jessica delve into the significance of the overseas seat experience, the professional impact it has on trainees and the comprehensive support the Firm provides in preparation for and during the relocation process. You can find out more about our work, our people and the opportunities we offer at Inside White & Case and on our social media channels LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook. To learn more about our career opportunities, please visit our careers website. On the record is for you, our listeners. So we want to hear from you. Email your thoughts, questions and topic ideas to us here: Attorney.Recruiting@whitecase.com This podcast is prepared for the general information of interested persons. It is not, and does not attempt to be, comprehensive in nature. Due to the general nature of its content, it should not be regarded as legal advice. Attorney Advertising. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.

This diversity spotlight episode features a powerful conversation with Hedieh Fakhriyazdi, Chief Diversity Officer based in our New York office. Hedieh shares insights around her culture, identity, and journey as an Iranian-American. She also outlines some of the Firm's diversity and inclusion initiatives which aim to ensure equal opportunities for growth and advancement for all, and discusses confronting biases and leading through the lens of DEI. This is an episode that you should be sure not to miss. You can find out more about our work, our people and the opportunities we offer at Inside White & Case and on our social media channels LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook. To learn more about our career opportunities, please visit our careers website. On the record is for you, our listeners. So we want to hear from you. Email your thoughts, questions and topic ideas to us here: Attorney.Recruiting@whitecase.com This podcast is prepared for the general information of interested persons. It is not, and does not attempt to be, comprehensive in nature. Due to the general nature of its content, it should not be regarded as legal advice. Attorney Advertising. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.

In this episode, we are joined by associates Jonathan Toffolo and Erin McNamee to celebrate Pride, and to talk about their work in Spectrum, White & Case's LGBTQ+ Affinity Network. They discuss LGBTQ+ advocacy, education and celebration within the Firm, share insights on the role of allies and the importance of Pride Month, and offer advice for LGBTQ+ professionals in the legal industry. You can find out more about our work, our people and the opportunities we offer at Inside White & Case and on our social media channels LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook. To learn more about our career opportunities, please visit our careers website. On the record is for you, our listeners. So we want to hear from you. Email your thoughts, questions and topic ideas to us here: Attorney.Recruiting@whitecase.com This podcast is prepared for the general information of interested persons. It is not, and does not attempt to be, comprehensive in nature. Due to the general nature of its content, it should not be regarded as legal advice. Attorney Advertising. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.

In this episode, we talk with Arlene Hahn, partner and Global Head of our Technology Transactions group, and Andrew Farmer, Associate Director of Employee Experience and Employer Brand Communications about personal branding. Arlene and Andrew discuss the importance of being visible, both in-person and online, share insider tips for networking in Big Law and offer insights on how to build a strong professional network and craft a compelling personal brand. You can find out more about our work, our people and the opportunities we offer at Inside White & Case and on our social media channels LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook. To learn more about our career opportunities, please visit our careers website. On the record is for you, our listeners. So we want to hear from you. Email your thoughts, questions and topic ideas to us here: Attorney.Recruiting@whitecase.com This podcast is prepared for the general information of interested persons. It is not, and does not attempt to be, comprehensive in nature. Due to the general nature of its content, it should not be regarded as legal advice.

Jane Kennedy introduces co-host Barbara Brooks Andrews, part of White & Case's Recruitment team. Jane and Barbara discuss upcoming episodes before Jane goes off the record to share a story from earlier in her career. You can find out more about our work, our people and the opportunities we offer at Inside White & Case and on our social media channels LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook. To learn more about our career opportunities, please visit our careers website. On the record is for you, our listeners. So we want to hear from you. Email your thoughts, questions and topic ideas to us here: Attorney.Recruiting@whitecase.com This podcast is prepared for the general information of interested persons. It is not, and does not attempt to be, comprehensive in nature. Due to the general nature of its content, it should not be regarded as legal advice.

This diversity spotlight episode features an insightful conversation with partner Dana Foster and associate Gina Chiappetta discussing the Firm's Racial Justice Task Force. From their fight for criminal justice reform to empowering communities and beyond, hear first-hand how the Firm is leading the charge in creating a more equitable legal landscape. Don't miss this powerful conversation about passion, progress, and the power of legal advocacy. You can find out more about our work, our people and the opportunities we offer at Inside White & Case and on our social media channels LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook. To learn more about our career opportunities, please visit our careers website. On the record is for you, our listeners. So we want to hear from you. Email your thoughts, questions and topic ideas to us here: Attorney.Recruiting@whitecase.com This podcast is prepared for the general information of interested persons. It is not, and does not attempt to be, comprehensive in nature. Due to the general nature of its content, it should not be regarded as legal advice.

This Career Spotlight episode features an interview with Elizabeth Mapelli, a Capital Markets associate in our New York office. Elizabeth talks about her career so far, and how she balances her practice, pro-bono work and involvement in the office's Workplace Committee. You can find out more about our work, our people and the opportunities we offer at Inside White & Case and on our social media channels LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook. To learn more about our career opportunities, please visit our careers website. On the record is for you, our listeners. So we want to hear from you. Email your thoughts, questions and topic ideas to us here: Attorney.Recruiting@whitecase.com This podcast is prepared for the general information of interested persons. It is not, and does not attempt to be, comprehensive in nature. Due to the general nature of its content, it should not be regarded as legal advice.

In this episode, we speak with New York associates Paula Kates and Anna Williams. Paula is an associate in our Commercial Litigation group, and Anna is an associate in our Debt Finance Corporate group. They share how they decided to pursue Corporate or Litigation practice, the skills needed to be successful, and what their day-to-day work looks like. You can find out more about our work, our people and the opportunities we offer at Inside White & Case and on our social media channels LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook. To learn more about our career opportunities, please visit our careers website. On the record is for you, our listeners. So we want to hear from you. Email your thoughts, questions and topic ideas to us here: Attorney.Recruiting@whitecase.com This podcast is prepared for the general information of interested persons. It is not, and does not attempt to be, comprehensive in nature. Due to the general nature of its content, it should not be regarded as legal advice.

On this episode, we introduce you to one of our new hosts, US Legal Recruiting Coordinator Jane Kennedy, and look back at one of our previous episodes from last season: An interview with associate Mae Espinosa. When we last talked to Mae, she was an incoming fall associate who spent her 1L and 2L summers in our Miami office. She's now an associate in the Firm's Energy Infrastructure Project and Asset Finance practice, focusing on project finance in Latin America. You can find out more about our work, our people and the opportunities we offer at Inside White & Case and on our social media channels LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook. To learn more about our career opportunities, please visit our careers website. On the record is for you, our listeners. So we want to hear from you. Email your thoughts, questions and topic ideas to us here: Attorney.Recruiting@whitecase.com

In this episode, we sit down with London Trainee Solicitor Steph Lartey who is completing her overseas seat in our Houston office, as part of her two-year training contract. Listen in as Steph provides insight on her experience in Houston and her career journey so far.   To learn more about our current career opportunities please visit our careers website. Do you have any questions you would like us to answer? Send us an email at ontherecord@whitecase.com.  

On our latest episode of On The Record with White & Case, we speak to Liza Yeres, Americas Learning & Development Manager. Liza discusses everything you want to know about Learning & Development at the Firm and how our lawyers are supported from day one in their careers. To learn more about our current career opportunities please visit our careers website. Do you have any questions you would like us to answer? Send us an email at ontherecord@whitecase.com.  

In this episode, we speak with associate Brigid Bone who discusses everything you want to know about our US Spectrum LGBT+ affinity network and shares how the Firm celebrates Pride every day!  To learn more about our current careers opportunities please visit our careers website. Do you have any questions you would like us to answer? Send us an email at ontherecord@whitecase.com.  

In our latest episode, we speak with associate Mila Owen who discusses everything you want to know about our US Black Affinity Network and shares what the Firm did this year to celebrate US Black History Month. To learn more about our current careers opportunities please visit our careers website. Do you have any questions you would like us to answer? Send us an email at ontherecord@whitecase.com.  

Our Partner Spotlight features Jonathan Michels, a Capital Markets partner in our New York office. Jonathan talks about spending his career at White & Case and what he has learned so far. Tune in for an inspiring discussion and advice at every stage of your legal career. To learn more about our current careers opportunities please visit our careers website. Do you have any questions you would like us to answer? Send us an email at ontherecord@whitecase.com.  

Meet Mae Espinosa, incoming 2022 fall associate. Mae spent her 1L and 2L summer's in our Miami office and during this episode, gives her first-hand account of her experience with the Firm and also provides some tips for incoming associates. To learn more about our current careers opportunities please visit our careers website. Do you have any questions you would like us to answer? Send us an email at ontherecord@whitecase.com.  

During this episode, we talk to Efat Elsherif and Samantha Kokonis, incoming 2022 fall associates and proud Canadians! Efat and Samantha provide advice on landing a summer associate position in a Big Law firm and reflect on their own US summer program experience at White & Case. To learn more about our current opportunities and discover the articles mentioned in this episode, please visit our careers website. Do you have any questions you would like us to answer? Send us an email at ontherecord@whitecase.com.  

In this episode, we discuss all things OCI and interview preparation with US Hiring Partner, Joseph Brazil and Recruiting Manager, Grace Seery. To read Joseph's Advice to my younger self article mentioned in this episode, please visit Inside White & Case here. To learn more about our current opportunities please visit our careers website. Do you have any questions you would like us to answer? Send us an email at ontherecord@whitecase.com.  

On our first episode, we sit down with Luke Allen, an incoming fall associate in our Houston office. Luke spent his 2L summer at White & Case in Houston and talks about his virtual Summer Associate Program experience. He also provides advice on how to make the most of your summer, whether you are virtual or in-person. To learn more about the career opportunities at White & Case, please visit: www.whitecase.com/careers and to read more about our work and our people, visit inside.whitecase.com.

Welcome to On the Record with White & Case. We are excited you are here. This podcast was created with you in mind and to provide you with a behind-the-scenes look into life in Big Law. Expect tips and advice for every stage of your career, and insights into what it is really like to be a lawyer. If you're interested in hearing more about a particular topic or have a question for us, get in touch via email to ontherecord@whitecase.com