{"id":971,"date":"2016-08-10T11:44:41","date_gmt":"2016-08-10T15:44:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/10q\/?p=971"},"modified":"2016-08-10T11:44:41","modified_gmt":"2016-08-10T15:44:41","slug":"small-important-gem-introducing-delawares-corporate-law-career-opportunities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/law.temple.edu\/10q\/small-important-gem-introducing-delawares-corporate-law-career-opportunities\/","title":{"rendered":"A Small but Important Gem: Introducing Delaware’s Corporate Law Career Opportunities"},"content":{"rendered":"

When Temple Law students ponder their career options, Philadelphia, New Jersey, and New York usually come first to mind. \u00a0That said, Delaware has a rich and talented bar, and is home to some of the best law firms in the nation in corporate, intellectual property, and business bankruptcy practices. \u00a0In an effort to raise awareness of the opportunities available in the First State, The Business Law Society, with sponsorship and support from Dean Melissa Lennon and Professor Jonathan Lipson, recently hosted a panel of Law School alumni who have made Delaware their professional homes. \u00a0The panel consisted of lawyers working in legal specialties such as intellectual property, corporate transactions and litigation, and corporate restructuring (bankruptcy).<\/p>\n

The panelists discussed why they chose Delaware to launch their careers. Responses centered on Delaware\u2019s small yet highly talented and specialized bar. \u00a0Attorneys in Delaware know each other and its Chancery and Bankruptcy Courts well, emphasized Tony Clark, a \u201979 alumni who heads Skadden\u2019s corporate restructuring and bankruptcy litigation practice in Wilmington. Clark began his career through judicial clerkships in Delaware. \u00a0In addition to a bar second-to-none in Delaware corporate matters, Clark emphasized the convenience of working in a small city for a large firm. \u00a0Being on the Acela permits ready access to New York City, home of Skadden\u2019s largest office, and many other large firms, when needed.<\/p>\n

The size of the bar enables lawyers to build close connections with judges, attorneys general, and other high-ranking officials in an eco-system fostered by collegiality.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Other panelists including Alan Silverstein, an \u201907 Temple Law graduate and Potter Anderson associate, and Sarah Pierce, a Skadden attorney and member of the Temple Law class of \u201804, stressed the invaluable legal expertise the Court of Chancery provides litigators and which can only be obtained in Delaware. Pierce also noted that Philadelphia\u2019s proximity to Delaware enabled her to live in Philadelphia and work in Wilmington.<\/p>\n

Although Temple\u2019s proximity to Delaware makes it a potentially attractive destination for graduates, it is important to note that it requires dedication to develop a career there.\u00a0 Jake Crosetto, a \u201913 Temple Law graduate and associate at Richards, Layton & Finger, explained that students interested in practicing in Delaware should begin to form connections there early on. \u00a0Crosetto interned in Delaware\u2019s bankruptcy court, which provided him with a rich and challenging internship and introductions to Delaware attorneys who would later support his career.<\/p>\n

For students interested in New York-quality challenges in a small and distinguished bar, Delaware is a great place to consider. \u00a0The size of the bar enables lawyers to build close connections with judges, attorneys general, and other high-ranking officials in an eco-system fostered by collegiality. \u00a0Students interested in Delaware opportunities should consider the many externship and practicum opportunities available through Temple Law.<\/p>\n

For more information, contact the Temple Law Office of Career Services at lcareer@temple.edu<\/a>, Professor Lipson at jlipson@temple.edu<\/a>, or Professor Hoffman at hoffmand@temple.edu.<\/p>\n

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Theeya Musitief is a J.D. Candidate in the Temple Law Day Division Class of 2018.\u00a0 He is currently a summer associate at Drinker, Biddle and Reath.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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