Main Responsibilities of an Associate Lawyer at Latham & Watkins
As a first-year associate, Shawna's responsibilities primarily involve supporting senior associates with "small and discreet tasks," such as research projects, particularly in environmental law where "reading giant pieces of legislation, summarizing it so the partners can sound smart in front of the clients" is a key function. This early-career role allows for exploration of diverse projects while contributing to the firm's work.
Legal Research, Legislation, Environmental Law, Entry-Level Associate, Teamwork
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Shawna Strecker
Lawyer/Associate
Latham & Watkins
University of California Los Angeles, 2018
UCLA School of Law; Juris Doctorate
History, Art History
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Video Highlights
1. Assists senior associates with their work, focusing on smaller tasks and research projects.
2. Conducts in-depth legal research, particularly in environmental law, to keep abreast of new legislation and updates.
3. Summarizes complex legal information for partners to use when advising clients, contributing to client communication and case strategy
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What are your main responsibilities within your current role?
I am a first-year associate. Much of what I do involves helping more senior associates with their work. My tasks are often small and discreet, especially research projects.
I'm not yet at a position where I'm leading projects or cases. My role is smaller, but I get the chance to explore many different projects.
Much of my work is research in the environmental legal world. There are always updates on new legislation and news that legal partners want to know about. I read large pieces of legislation and summarize them so the partners can sound smart in front of clients.
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