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Attorney Testimonials

	Peter Acton Fordham University School of Law, J.D., 2002 "It is a great feeling to work with people that are very good at what they do."
	Jeffrey Baltruzak Harvard Law School, J.D., 2006 "My experience at McDermott has been a fantastic one. The more senior attorneys have gone out of their way to help me develop as a lawyer and as a professional. I look forward to learning even more in the coming years."
	Michelle Cai University of California-Berkeley, Boalt Hall School of Law, J.D., 2005 "Thanks to McDermott's mentor program, from the day I joined the Firm I've had a mentor who truly cares about my career development."
	Esther Chang University of Southern California - Gould School of Law, J.D., 2002 "McDermott was my first choice as a summer associate."
	David A. Chase University of California-Davis School of Law, J.D., 2007 "From my first day at McDermott Will & Emery, I have felt like a part of a team. Everyone, from the most junior associate to the most senior partner, is treated as a valued member of the team."
	Melissa Nott Davis Boston University School of Law, J.D., 2002 "At McDermott, we talk about being one office with long corridors that stretch from L.A. to Rome and back -- and it's not just talk."
	Rachel Phillips Flamm New York University School of Law, J.D., 2002 "As a tax associate, I am part of one of the best tax practices in the country and have had the opportunity to work directly and regularly with clients on a wide range of projects."
	Daniel S. Fuchs Northwestern University School of Law, J.D., 2006 "I truly feel that McDermott gives you all of the tools (the opportunity to work on high profile transactions, extensive department and firmwide training, opportunities to learn directly from partners who are leaders in their area of practice, etc.) to dev"
	Anne W. Hance Wake Forest University School of Law, J.D., 2002 "..a top-notch Health Department with a diverse practice and client base, a firm that supported the development and success of its young attorneys,"
	Gregory E. Heltzer Georgetown University Law Center, J.D., 2003 "At McDermott, partners are willing to give associates real opportunities to be engaged in cases and to develop their skills."
	Amy Hooper Kearbey Duke University School of Law, J.D., 2005 "The Firm recognizes the importance of pro bono work by facilitating involvement in a wide array of activities.."
	Matthew M. Leland Georgetown University Law Center, J.D., 2004 "Regardless of the matter, associate opinions on legal strategies are valued and encouraged."
	Lisa K. Loesel University of Michigan Law School, J.D., 2006 "I cannot say enough about how much I enjoy working with the other attorneys in my group."
	Amol Parikh DePaul University College of Law, J.D., 2004 "I have had the opportunity to play a significant role on several patent litigations and work directly with the client and in-house counsel during those litigations."
	Monica M. Quinn Northwestern University School of Law, J.D., 2005 "As an associate in the Trial department, I have had numerous opportunities to play a significant role in cases at all stages of litigation."
	Samuel C. Schlessinger University of Illinois College of Law, J.D., 2006 "While working on deal teams and solving complex legal and strategic business issues for the Firm’s clients have generally replaced the classroom lectures and discussions of law school, I believe the Firm’s commitment to my continued learning, both through"
	Bijal V. Vakil University of California-Davis School of Law, J.D., "We work on cutting-edge clients with novel legal issues in a very congenial and entrepreneurial environment."

Clerkship Testimonials

	Gregory E. Heltzer Georgetown University Law Center, J.D., 2003 "My clerkship allowed me to hone and develop my legal skills." Clerkship: Judge John A. Terry, D.C. Court of Appeals, 2003–2004
	Matthew F. Madden University of Illinois College of Law, J.D., 2002 "The skills I learned as a judicial clerk have served me well in McDermott’s Trial Department." Clerkship: Judge William J. Bauer, Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals, 2004-2005; Chief Judge Larry J. McKinney, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Indiana, 2002-2004

Lateral Testimonials

	Erin Davis Shedd Washington University School of Law, J.D., 2003 "As a lateral hire in the health law department, I have been thoroughly impressed with the sophisticated projects I’ve received."
	Arnold V. Pamplona Loyola Law School-Los Angeles, J.D., 2002 "I was pleasantly surprised by the camaraderie among the health care attorneys."
	Susan L. Stevens University of California-Hastings College of Law, J.D., 2003 "I immediately found the sense of community in the work environment that I had been looking for during my job search."
	Andrew T. Turney University of California-Los Angeles School of Law, J.D., 2003 "As a lateral-hire corporate associate, I have been pleasantly surprised by the collegiality at McDermott."