Amy Simmons, Director of Legal Recruitment and Professional Development at Epstein Becker Green, was quoted in Law360 in an article titled “The Summer Associate’s BigLaw Survival Guide.” (Read the full version – subscription required.)
Following is an excerpt:
That involves, first and foremost, being professional, according to Amy Simmons, director of legal recruitment and professional development for Epstein Becker Green. It can be a challenge, considering that for some summer associates this is the first professional job they’ve had, Simmons said.
“They’re thrown into projects with client interactions, whether internal or external,” Simmons said. “They have to maintain that professionalism and remember they’re being evaluated throughout the entire summer, whether it’s a social event, a meeting or a project.”