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IMPACT Career Fair Student Registration
A total of 34 employers have registered since: Friday, February 10, 2012 Employers will be registering through Thursday, July 7, 2011. Students: Choose your "Year" Status as of Fall Semester 2011 IF YOU HAVE ALREADY REGISTERED and want to view or change your selections please login here!
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After you select which employers are to receive your materials (below), click on “Submit Registration." This will take you to your “Student IMPACT Profile” where you will upload your application materials, at any time, for each employer chosen. You may change, update, and amend your documents prior to the upload deadline, Sunday, July 10, 2011, 11:59PM. UPLOAD DEADLINE EXTENDED UNTIL 8:00 AM PDT JULY 12, 2011
Employer Information	Students Hiring	Sort By Interview Date
Bingham McCutchen LLP Ms. Samantha Carto 2020 K Street, NW Washington DC 20006 Hiring Location/s: Boston; New York Region; Northern California Region; Southern California Region; Washington, D.C. Website: www.bingham.com	2L	Interview Date: August 5, 2011 Hiring Criteria: Top 25%. Strong academics; excellent writing & oral communication skills; integrity; initiative; high motivation; strong interpersonal skills; diversity competence; common sense; and sense of humor. Journals, clinical programs, moot court activities and prior work experience are a plus.

Comptroller of the Currency Ms. Jacquelyn Newman 250 E Street, SW Mail Stop 7-5 Washington DC 20744 Hiring Location/s: Washington, DC Website: occ.treas.gov	3L 4L Recent Grads	Interview Date: August 5, 2011 Hiring Criteria:

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Ms. Vicki Sensiba 1801 L Street, NW Washington DC 20036 Hiring Location/s: Washington, DC Website: www.consumerfinance.gov	4L Recent Grads	Interview Date: August 5, 2011 Hiring Criteria:

Debevoise & Plimpton LLP Kevin LaMura, Esq. 919 Third Avenue New York NY 10022 Hiring Location/s: New York Website: www.debevoise.com	2L	Interview Date: August 5, 2011 Hiring Criteria: This is a resume collection only. Unfortunately we will not be able to attend the job fair.

Department of Homeland Security, Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Sarah Case, Esq. 245 Murray Lane, SW, Bldg 410. Stop:0190 Washington DC 20528-0190 Hiring Location/s: Washington, DC Website: www.dhs.gov/crcl	2L 3L	Interview Date: August 5, 2011 Hiring Criteria: The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties seeks to provide motivated law students entering their second or third year of law school with a summer internship opportunity in Washington, D.C. The internship will provide experience in the fields of Constitutional Law, Administrative Law, Homeland Security, and the practical workings of the Federal Government. This is an unpaid position with no relocation expenses available. Students are free to seek funding or course credit for the internship, but should resolve those issues with their own law school administrators. Degree seeking law students enrolled at least half time in an accredited law school and entering their second or third year are eligible to apply. We are looking for independent, creative thinkers with outstanding research, writing, and presentation skills. We particularly desire individuals interested in working on Federal executive policy initiatives at the nexus of civil rights and civil liberties. Individuals selected for the internship will be required to complete a security background clearance prior to starting any assignment. Prospective interns who have been offered a summer internship with CRCL will be sent an email with login and password information by the Office of Security with instructions on how to complete and submit the security clearance forms online. For planning purposes, you will need the full names and addresses for your immediate family, two personal references, and two additional neighborhood references of individuals, friends, or acquaintances who can verify your residence information.

Dewey & LeBoeuf Ms. Marianne Carroll 1301 Avenue of the Americas New York NY 10019 Hiring Location/s: New York, Washington, DC Website: www.dl.com	2L	Interview Date: August 5, 2011 Hiring Criteria: Top 20% and Law Journal Preferred

Dickstein Shapiro LLP Ms. Christina Feeney 1825 I Street NW Washington DC 20006 Hiring Location/s: DC Office only Website: www.dicksteinshapiro.com	2L	Interview Date: August 5, 2011 Hiring Criteria: Top 20% preferred, journal experience a plus, sense of humor a must. For IP, students must have hard science background, engineering degree preferred.

Disability Rights Advocates Kevin Knestrick, Esq. 2001 Center Street Berkeley CA 94704 Hiring Location/s: Berkeley, CA; New York, NY Website: www.dralegal.org	3L Recent Grads	Interview Date: August 5, 2011 Hiring Criteria: Disability Rights Advocates (DRA) is currently accepting applications from third-year law students, judicial law clerks, or recent law school graduates for the DRA Fellowship or for other sponsored fellowship opportunities at DRA (i.e. EJW, Skadden etc.) See www.dralegal.org for additional details. DRA is seeking exceptional candidates who are passionate about disability, civil rights, and public interest law. DRA is also seeking applicants for summer law clerk positions for the summer of 2012. Summer law clerks at DRA have the opportunity to work on numerous aspects of active, public interest, class action litigation in state and federal courts. Law clerks can expect to assist with ongoing case development, legal research and writing assignments, discovery, class certification, law and motion practice, settlement negotiations and enforcement, and occasionally trial.

Fried Frank Ms. Amanda Leslie 801 17th Street, NW Washington DC 20006 Hiring Location/s: Washington, DC & New York Website: www.friedfrank.com	2L	Interview Date: August 5, 2011 Hiring Criteria: GPA of 3.3 or above

Hunton & Williams LLP Ms. Becky Chavez Riverfront Plaza, East Tower 951 E. Byrd Street Richmond VA 23219 Hiring Location/s: Atlanta, GA; Dallas, TX; Los Angeles, CA; Miami, FL; New York, NY; Richmond, VA; Washington, D.C. Website: www.hunton.com	2L	Interview Date: August 5, 2011 Hiring Criteria: High performing, team oriented and problem-solving law students; strong academic credentials; excellent written and verbal communication skills; solid record of success and leadership.

Husch Blackwell Ms. Samantha Frankie 190 Carondelet Plaza Suite 600 St. Louis MO 63105 Hiring Location/s: St. Louis, MO; Kansas City, MO; Chattanooga, TN; Springfield, MO; Denver, CO; Omaha, NE Website: www.huschblackwell.com	2L	Interview Date: August 5, 2011 Hiring Criteria: Top 30% of class, moot court and law journal are preferred. For the Chicago office a hard science background is required.

Internal Revenue Service - General Counsel Office Ms. Hsinyu Yu 1111 Constitution Ave., NW CC:FM:HR:ARRP, Room 4219 Washington DC 20224 Hiring Location/s: Nationwide Website: http://www.irscounsel@treas.gov	2L	Interview Date: August 5, 2011 Hiring Criteria: The Summer Legal Intern Program is available primarily to second-year law students. The program provides exposure to the Office of Chief Counsel by enabling law students to work for the Office under the supervision, and with the assistance of, experienced tax lawyers (or personnel and labor attorneys in our General Legal Services Division). The training and work experience helps prepare interns for a career as a tax lawyer and also provides an excellent view of what the practice of law is like at the Office of Chief Counsel. In the National Office, interns take part in a variety of educational and social events, as well as interagency tours and presentations. Offers of full-time employment may be made to summer interns at the conclusion of the program. Summer positions are available to second year law students at the GS-9, Step 1 level. Positions are available in our offices nationwide. • Class rank top 20% preferred • Work or achievement in the law school’s law review or other recognized law journal; • Special high-level honors for academic excellence in law school, such as selection to Order of the Coif or receipt of the American Jurisprudence Award in related courses; or top grades in related course work (e.g., “A” grades in tax courses); • Winning a moot court or mock trial competition or membership on a moot court or mock trial team; • Significant participation in legal public service (e.g. public sector or non-profit organization internship, work in tax clinic as a VITA volunteer, etc.); significant legal tax related or other relevant experience while in law school (e.g. law firm internship, clerkships, or other work which has substantially contributed to the candidates preparation for the position) • Citizenship requirements: Applicants must typically be a US citizen or a permanent resident of the US seeking US citizenship. More detailed information regarding hiring of non-US citizens by the federal government is available at http://www.usajobs.gov/ei/noncitizensemployment.asp. Complete application packages are composed of a resume; a law school transcript (an unofficial copy is fine); a 5-10 page writing sample; a completed Form 6524, “Office of Chief Counsel Application;” and a completed Form OF-306, “Declaration for Federal Employment.” Copies of the Forms 6524 and OF-306 may be downloaded from our website at http://jobs.irs.gov/student/occ-apply.html. Application materials not previously submitted through your career services office should be brought to the interview. Veterans’ Preference Documentation If you are claiming veterans' preference, you must submit a copy of your Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (Member 4 copy), or other official documentation from a branch of the Armed Forces or the Department of Veterans Affairs showing dates of service and type of discharge. Ten-point preference eligibles must also submit an Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, SF-15, along with required documentation listed on the back of the SF-15 form. An SF-15 may be found at http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf. If you are claiming preference but are currently in the military, you must submit a memo from your current military personnel office. This memo must include years of service, projected terminal leave date, campaign and expeditionary medals (including Purple Heart, if applicable) and statement about the character of service (honorable). For more information on veterans' preference, click this link: http://www.opm.gov/veterans/html/vetsinfo.asp#Entitle

K & L Gates LLP Ms. Dyana Barninger Hearst Tower 214 North Tryon Street Charlotte NC 28202 Hiring Location/s: Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, New York, Orange County, Pittsburgh, Palo Alto, Raleigh, Research Triangle Park, Seattle, San Francisco, and Washington, DC Website: www.klgates.com	2L	Interview Date: August 5, 2011 Hiring Criteria: Top 20% of class, Law Review/Journal/Moot Court Experience Preferred; Candidates must demonstrate initiative/leadership abilities, excel academically, possess excellent communication skills, and thrive independently in a supportive/team-oriented environment.

Kirkland & Ellis LLP Ms. Victoria Spencer 333 S. Hope Street 29th Floor Los Angeles CA 90071 Hiring Location/s: Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, Palo alto, San Francisco, DC Website: www.kirkland.com	2L 3L	Interview Date: August 5, 2011 Hiring Criteria: A record of outstanding academic achievement, evidence of initiative and desire to assume early responsibility. We value individuals from diverse soci-economic, cultural and personal backgrounds. We look favorably upon Law Review, Moot court and other indicators of intellectual curiosity.

Leonard, Street and Deinard Ms. Brooke Iacarella 150 South 5th Street Suite 2300 Minneapolis MN 55402 Hiring Location/s: Minneapolis Website: www.leonard.com	2L	Interview Date: August 5, 2011 Hiring Criteria: Top 33% preferred. Law Review or Moot Court preferred.

Mayer Brown LLP Ms. Lindsey Haskins 1999 K St, NW Washington DC 20009 Hiring Location/s: All North American Offices Website: www.mayerbrown.com	2L	Interview Date: August 5, 2011 Hiring Criteria: Strong academic credentials required. Law journal or review preferred but not required. Students should bring their writing sample with them to the interview.

New York Lawyers for the Public Interest Shena Elrington, Esq. 151 W. 30th Street 11th Floor New York NY 10001 Hiring Location/s: New York Website: http://www.nylpi.org	3L	Interview Date: August 5, 2011 Hiring Criteria: RESUME COLLECTION ONLY; NOT ATTENDING CAREER FAIR. Nonprofit civil rights law firm that strives for social justice through impact litigation, systemic reform, community organizing and organizing. In addition to our Pro Bono Clearinghouse, which matches community organizations and nonprofits in need with pro bono attorneys from law firms and corporate legal departments across New York City, we have three program areas, including the Disability Law Center, the Health Justice Program, and the Environmental Justice Program. Each year, we offer up to six summer internships for rising 3Ls, providing them with significant broad opportunities for professional development.

Patton Boggs LLP Ms. Kara P. Reidy 2550 M Street NW Washington DC 20037 Hiring Location/s: Washington, DC Website: www.pattonboggs.com	2L	Interview Date: August 5, 2011 Hiring Criteria: Top 20% required; Journal, Moot Court and Mock Trial preferred.

Paul Hastings Ms. Colleen McSherry 515 South Flower Street Twenty-fifth Floor Los Angeles CA 90071 Hiring Location/s: Atlanta, GA, Chicago, IL, Los Angeles, CA, New York, NY, Costa Mesa, CA, Palo Alto, CA, San Diego, CA, San Francisco,CA, Washington, DC Website: www.paulhastings.com	2L	Interview Date: August 5, 2011 Hiring Criteria: Paul Hastings conducts interviews using a "One Firm" approach. Students interested in multiple office locations should state a primary office of interest, as well as additional offices, in your cover letter and to the interviewer. Please bring an unofficial transcript and writing sample to the interview. We recruit exceptional law students based on academic achievement, professional and personal competencies predictive of success including academic excellence, critical thinking, maturity, breadth of experience, effective communication, achievement drive, interpersonal savvy, proactive professional presence, imagination, adaptability, team contribution, and interest in the firm. Summer associates in each of our U.S. offices work with lawyers in a variety of practice areas, observing and when possible assisting in trials, hearings, depositions and negotiations, client meetings and closings. Summer Associates are assigned mentors, participate in pro bono activities, meet attorneys both professionally and socially, and receive training, guidance and feedback in a collaborative and positive work environment. For those students interested in IP: we require a technical background, with specific needs in each office (New York - college and graduate degrees in physical or life sciences – eg, chemistry, biology, biochemistry, engineering, etc.; Palo Alto - electrical engineering or computer science with prior technical work experience preferred; San Diego - electrical engineering; Washington DC - electrical engineering, computer engineering and computer science. Other technical and engineering backgrounds considered on a case-by-case basis.

Perkins Coie LLP Mr. Judah Travis 1201 3rd Ave Ste 4800 Seattle WA 98101 Hiring Location/s: Seattle Website: www.perkinscoie.com	2L	Interview Date: August 5, 2011 Hiring Criteria: Superior law school performance and strong educational background; Significant writing experience – demonstrated by law review/journal experience, master's thesis, etc.; Excellent interpersonal and communication skills – demonstrated in the interview, public speaking experience, etc.; Leadership experience – demonstrated in extracurricular activities or professional experience; Interest in, and understanding of, the practice of law – demonstrated by coursework, extracurricular activities and professional experience; Demonstrated work ethic; Previous professional experience (preferably in legal or related industry); Patent Candidates: Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Computer Science degree (B.S., M.S.) required; some programming or engineering experience preferred; Strong ties to the area for the office you would like to be considered for.

Reed Smith LLP Ms. Morgan Doolittle 1301 K Street, N.W. Suite 1100-East Tower Washington DC 20005 Hiring Location/s: Chicago, Falls Church, Los Angeles, New York, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, San Francisco, Washington DC Website: www.reedsmith.com	2L	Interview Date: August 5, 2011 Hiring Criteria: Strong academic credentials, law review and/or moot court, outstanding interpersonal skills, sharp intellect, community involvement, work experience, ties to city, and a sense of humor.

San Diego County Office of the Public Defender Mr. Michael Owens 450 B Street, Suite 900 San Diego CA 92101 Hiring Location/s: San Diego, Chula Vista, Vista, El Cajon, Kearny Mesa Website: www.sdcounty.ca.gov/public_defender	2L 3L 4L	Interview Date: August 5, 2011 Hiring Criteria: All programs are volunteer. Applicvants should have a desire to assist indigent clients. You can find out information about all of our programs on our web site above in the "Interns/Volunteers" section. Be sure to indicate which program you are applying for in the Application Cover Sheet.

San Francisco District Attorney's Office Ms. Jessica Geiger 850 Bryant Street, Rm. 322 San Francisco CA 94103 Hiring Location/s: San Francisco Website: www.sfdistrictattorney.org	2L	Interview Date: August 5, 2011 Hiring Criteria: REQUESTING RESUME COLLECT. We are unable to attend the career fair. Moot court experience; Mock trial experience – highly desirable Prior legal experience – highly desirable; Must be certified by the orientation date; A minimum 3.3 grade point average required; Excellent verbal and written communication skills; Able to research, analyze complex information, think logically, and give clear instructions; Able to perform tasks independently with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail; Strong organizational and time management skills, adapts quickly to change and to different management styles; High sense of diligence and able to effectively multi-task several assignments with tight deadlines; Able to present facts in a clear and concise manner and think quickly in high-pressure, impromptu situations; Able to communicate effectively with persons from a wide range of social, cultural, and economic backgrounds; Skilled in the use of tact, discretion, and prudence in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; Must submit and pass a background check; Must commit to 40 hours per week

Social Security Administration Taryn Jasner, Esq. 300 Spring Garden Street Philadelphia PA 19123 Hiring Location/s: nationwide Website: www.ssa.gov	2L 3L Recent Grads	Interview Date: August 5, 2011 Hiring Criteria: Top 1/3, law journal experience, or related work experience preferred

The Federal Trade Commission, Bureau of Consumer Protection Ms. Jeeah J. Lee 600 Pennsylvania Ave, NW Washington DC 20580 Hiring Location/s: Washington, DC Website: http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/lawclerk/index.shtm	2L	Interview Date: August 5, 2011 Hiring Criteria: UNABLE TO ATTEND, CONTACTING SELECTED STUDENTS TO SCHEDULE PHONE INTERVIEWS.

U.S. Court of Appeals, 2nd Circuit John Perrie, Esq. Thurgood Marshall U.S. Courthouse 40 Foley Square New York NY 10007 Hiring Location/s: New York City Website: www.ca2.uscourts.gov	3L 4L Recent Grads	Interview Date: August 5, 2011 Hiring Criteria: Top 25%, Journal, Moot Court, Federal Legal Experience Preferred

U.S. Department of Commerce Ms. Linda Aase 1401 Constituion Avenue, NW Suite C200/Room CC241 Washington DC 20230 Hiring Location/s: Washington, DC, Regional Offices Website: www.doc.gov	Recent Grads	Interview Date: August 5, 2011 Hiring Criteria: STAFFING INFORMATION TABLE ONLY.

U.S. EEOC, Office of Commissioner Chai Feldblum Steven Zanowic, Esq. 131 M Street, N.E. Room 6NE05D Washington, DC DC 20507 Hiring Location/s: Washington DC Website: www.eeoc.gov	2L 3L	Interview Date: August 5, 2011 Hiring Criteria: Interns working for the Commissioner would be exposed to a broad range of legal activities that come before the Commissioner in the area of employment discrimination law. In particular, the intern would be responsible for reviewing litigation recommendations on private sector charges provided by our Office of General Counsel, amicus recommendations on cases of interest to the Commission, subpoena determinations, and appellate decisions on federal employee discrimination complaints drafted by the Office of Federal Operations. Interns will conduct any necessary legal research on such cases, and then brief the Commissioner as she prepares to vote on such recommendations. They will also engage in numerous research and other special projects, particularly in the area of disability law. Interns will also have the opportunity to attend meetings of the Commissioners and their Special Assistants, and in particular will assist with any Commission meetings sponsored by Commissioner Feldblum.

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Mike Walker, Esq. 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington DC 20460 Hiring Location/s: WASHINGTON, D.C. Website: www.epa.gov/compliance	2L 3L 4L Recent Grads	Interview Date: August 5, 2011 Hiring Criteria: Strong commitment to public service

U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Office of Legal Counsel Raymond Peeler, Esq. 131 M. St. NE Washington DC 20507 Hiring Location/s: Washington, DC Website: www.eeoc.gov	2L	Interview Date: August 5, 2011 Hiring Criteria: The Office of Legal Counsel internship program accepts current law students who possess strong legal research, analysis and writing skills. Successful applicants also have a demonstrated interest in civil rights issues, labor and employment law, or public interest law. Experience with legal writing, such as membership on academic journals is desirable. Eligibility for the 2012 Summer Internship Program is limited to students who will enter their final year of law school in the Fall of 2012. Interns in the Office of Legal Counsel perform legal research, assist in drafting policy and regulations, and respond to stakeholder inquires about the EEOC's policies. Interns may have opportunities to attend Commission meetings where employment discrimination guidance is discussed, forums covering various employment discrimination topics, and/or policy coordination meetings with other federal agencies.

U.S. Government Accountability Office Ms. Reba Jones 441 G Street NW Room 7X01 Washington DC 20548 Hiring Location/s: Washington Website: http://www.gao.gov	2L	Interview Date: August 5, 2011 Hiring Criteria:

U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Ms. Jennifer E. Gilman 11555 Rockville Pike Rockville MD 20852 Hiring Location/s: Rockville, MD Website: www.nrc.gov	2L 3L	Interview Date: August 5, 2011 Hiring Criteria: In order to qualify for the Honor Law Graduate Program, you must meet the following criteria: •Be a U.S. citizen. •Be ONE of the following: ?a third-year law student (3L) who will earn a J.D. degree no later than June of the academic year of application; ?a graduate law student who will earn an LL.M. degree no later than June of the academic year of application with no significant post-J.D. employment preceding graduate study; or ?a judicial law clerk with no other significant employment preceding graduate study who will be prepared for duty no later than the end of September of the year following application. •Be in the upper third (33%) of your law school class. (This criterion may be waived if you have unusual compensating qualifications, such as other academic degrees or pertinent work experience.) •Have an interest in administrative law, legislative law, statutory interpretation, environmental law, energy law, public interest law, and/or trial advocacy. •Have excellent oral and written communication skills. •Have a demonstrated interest in public service.

U.S. Postal Service Terri Richardson, Esq. 475 Lefan't Plaza SW Washington DC 20036 Hiring Location/s: Washington, DC Website: http://www.usps.com	2L 3L 4L	Interview Date: August 5, 2011 Hiring Criteria: Employment ligitation, Appellate, Facilities Law, Procurement Law; 2-3 years experience preferred.

Wiley Rein LLP Ms. Rebecca Newberger 1776 K Street NW Washington DC 20006 Hiring Location/s: Washington, DC Website: www.wileyrein.com	2L	Interview Date: August 5, 2011 Hiring Criteria: Mock Trial, Community Service Activities and Involvement.

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