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Fall 2018 On Campus Recruiting

Participating Employer Information Guide

Stetson University College of Law

Gulfport, Florida

Updated June 21, 2018

Adams and Reese LLP

Employer Information Office(s) Recruiting: Tampa, FL; St. Petersburg, FL Session: Fall 2018 – Session A Date on Campus: August 15, 2018 Cover Letter Name: Robert W. Boos Cover Letter Address: Adams and Reese LLP 101 E. Kennedy Blvd., Suite 4000 Tampa, FL 33602 Website: www.adamsandreese.com

Position Information Position Type: Summer Associate Who Can Apply: 2L Expected Start Date: May 2019 Pay Information: Not provided

Hiring Criteria Class Rank: Preferred (Top 30%) Law Review / Journal: Preferred Moot Court Board: Preferred

Application Materials Resume: Required (One page maximum) Cover Letter: Required (Addressed to: Robert W. Boos) Writing Sample: Required Transcript: Required

Additional Information (Provided by Employer) The Adams and Reese Summer Associate Program offers second-year law students the chance to work in a fast paced legal environment, while challenging law students with real world experiences that include claim investigation, legal analysis and writing, courtroom and deposition observation and special training seminars. Summer Associates are fully integrated into Adams and Reese working along side attorneys writing briefs, attending closings, preparing for trials and attending strategy sessions. Each fall, Adams and Reese hires a select group of second year law students to participate in the Summer Associate Program. Summer Associates are offered a six-week session to share in our culture. We regard a six-week program as an ideal time frame for us to assess your professional potential and for summer associates to make a well-informed career decision about us. We generally offer summer associate programs in all of our offices except the Nashville Music Row and Washington, DC offices. The program size varies from office to office and year to year based on anticipated hiring needs. We do not offer a 1L program nor do we consider first year law students for our Summer Associate Program. We view our Summer Associate Program as our primary source for recruiting our new associates. We invite law students with excellent academic records and well-rounded backgrounds to take a look at how we run our organization. We are looking for people who are motivated and personable and whose educational and professional accomplishments forecast future achievements.

How to Apply Via Symplicity using the "OCR" tab (Session: Fall 2018 – Session A) between 12:00am on July 6, 2018 and 11:59pm on July 12, 2018

Method of Interview Selection Selected candidates will be notified of their selection by email from [email protected]

Interview Location and Date Interviews will be conducted in the Dolly & Homer Hand Law Library on the Gulfport campus. Candidates selected for interviews will be provided additional information at the time of selection notification.

http://www.adamsandreese.com/

BakerHostetler

Employer Information Office(s) Recruiting: Orlando, FL Session: Fall 2018 – Session A Date on Campus: August 14, 2018 Cover Letter Name: Kelly Searcy Cover Letter Address: BakerHostetler 200 S. Orange Avenue, Suite 2300 SunTrust Center Orlando, FL 32801 Website: www.bakerlaw.com

Position Information Position Type: Summer Associate Who Can Apply: 2Ls Expected Start Date: May 2019 Pay Information: $2,300 per week

Hiring Criteria Class Rank: Preferred (Top 20%) Law Review / Journal: Preferred Trial Team: Preferred Moot Court Board: Preferred

Application Materials Resume: Required (One page maximum) Cover Letter: Required (Addressed to: Kelly Searcy) Writing Sample: Required (1 sample, maximum of 20 pages) Transcript: Required

Additional Information (Provided by Employer) BakerHostetler’s summer program is designed to give law students exposure to many facets of the firm’s practice. Summer associates attend conferences, “Lunch-and-Learn” practice group sessions, depositions, trials, and other court proceedings, labor arbitrations, administrative proceedings, and business transaction closings. We closely monitor work assignments to ensure that summer associates work on multiple projects with a variety of lawyers in different practice areas. Each summer associate is partnered with a senior associate, oftentimes former summer associates, who help facilitate introductions to other attorneys in the office and offer advice and direction about our firm, office culture, and clients. We routinely provide feedback, both formal and informal, throughout your summer with us. You will receive ongoing comments as you work on assignments and the attorneys you work with will also formally evaluate your performance as assignments are completed. We provide a final evaluation at the end of the program. Our summer program provides a strong balance of realistic work with the opportunity to enjoy the camaraderie that comes from being part of BakerHostetler. We hold a number of social events throughout the summer, enabling you and our attorneys to get to know one another in a more relaxed atmosphere. A typical summer tenure lasts six to 12 weeks.




http://www.bakerlaw.com/

Bilzin Sumberg Baena Price & Axelrod LLP

Employer Information Office(s) Recruiting: Miami, FL Session: Fall 2018 – Session A Date on Campus: N/A – Resume Collection Cover Letter Name: Jessica Buchsbaum Cover Letter Address: Bilzin Sumberg Baena Price & Axelrod LLP 1450 Brickell Avenue, 23rd Floor Miami, FL 33131 Website: www.bilzin.com


Hiring Criteria None provided

Application Materials Resume: Required (One page maximum) Cover Letter: Required (Addressed to: Jessica Buchsbaum) Writing Sample: Required Transcript: Required

Additional Information (Provided by Employer) Bilzin Sumberg offers a collaborative atmosphere, providing our attorneys with the opportunity to offer creative, innovative legal counsel on complex matters affecting industry leaders. When you join the Bilzin Sumberg team, you will work in an energetic, fast-paced environment alongside attorneys who are nationally recognized in their practice areas. Our firm enjoys a strong reputation within the legal community as being one of Florida's preeminent full-service law firms. Joining Bilzin Sumberg as a summer associate is the first step on the path to building a long-lasting, successful legal career. To learn more please visit http://www.bilzin.com/careers/summerassociates/


Method of Interview Selection Selected candidates will be notified by the employer directly

Interview Location and Date Interviews will be conducted at the location and date determined by the employer

http://www.bilzin.com/

http://www.bilzin.com/careers/summerassociates/

Burr & Forman

Employer Information Office(s) Recruiting: Tampa, FL Session: Fall 2018 – Session A Date on Campus: August 13, 2018 Cover Letter Name: Callen Whatley Cover Letter Address: Burr & Forman 420 North 20th Street Birmingham, AL 35203 Website: www.burr.com

Position Information Position Type: Summer Associate Who Can Apply: 2Ls Expected Start Date: May 2019


Application Materials Resume: Required (One page maximum) Cover Letter: Required (Addressed to: Callen Whatley) Transcript: Required

Additional Information (Provided by Employer) Every year, Burr aspires to hire the best and brightest students from diverse backgrounds with potential for long-term success at Burr & Forman. We base our initial hiring decisions either through resume collects, on campus interviews or interviews in our office. We look for people who excel in the classroom and balance their studies with extracurricular activities. Our associates get to see first hand our various areas of practice and get to work with our attorneys on current cases and issues. Our summer associates attend trials, depositions, client conferences, etc. in order to gain invaluable experience. In addition, we also schedule a variety of social activities so our summer associates get a sense of our culture and the communities in which we practice and have opportunities to make connections with their fellow associates.




http://www.burr.com/

Bush Ross, P.A.

Employer Information Office(s) Recruiting: Tampa, FL Session: Fall 2018 – Session A Date on Campus: TBA - Please check back Cover Letter Name: Kelly Hausler Cover Letter Address: Bush Ross, P.A. 1801 N. Highland Avenue Tampa, FL 33602 Website: www.bushross.com

Position Information Position Type: Summer Associate Who Can Apply: 2Ls Expected Start Date: TBA - Please check back Pay Information: TBA - Please check back

Hiring Criteria TBA - Please check back

Application Materials TBA - Please check back

Additional Information (Provided by Employer) The Summer Associate Program at Bush Ross is designed to provide exceptional students from top-ranked law schools across the country with an accurate and complete picture of what it is like to practice law at Bush Ross. We pride ourselves in the quality of our lawyers and staff, as well as the quality of our work product. Bush Ross has a unique combination of qualities found in both large and small firms – while our work is sophisticated, the work environment is informal and personal, without the pressures of a big firm. If you take a look at our attorney profiles, you will find that our attorneys have outstanding credentials and experience. Our clients are regional and national corporations, as well as small businesses and individuals. The firm’s sophisticated client base gives summer associates the chance to be involved in exciting and diverse work. In addition to solving clients’ problems by researching and drafting documents and pleadings, you will accompany Bush Ross attorneys to trials, hearings, depositions, client meetings, and closings. You can also expect to have many opportunities to interact with Bush Ross attorneys and other summer associates at many social outings designed to provide you with a taste of life in the Tampa Bay area.




http://www.bushross.com/

FordHarrison

Employer Information Office(s) Recruiting: TBA - Please check back Session: Fall 2018 – Session A Date on Campus: TBA - Please check back Cover Letter Name: Lavern J. Wilson Cover Letter Address: FordHarrison 271 17th Street, N.W., Suite 1900 Atlanta, GA 30363 Website: www.fordharrison.com

Position Information Position Type: Summer Associate Who Can Apply: 2Ls Expected Start Date: May 2019 Pay Information: TBA - Please check back



Additional Information (Provided by Employer) Since 1978, FordHarrison has grown from a handful of lawyers in one office to more than 200 labor and employment lawyers practicing in 28 offices across the country, including three of counsel affiliates. FordHarrison offers experienced attorneys the opportunity to work with experts in all areas of employment litigation, labor relations, employee benefits, and business immigration. Our marketing department partners with attorneys to develop personal business development plans and utilize marketing tools and resources to promote client and business development. If you are looking for an opportunity to pursue labor and employment law with a well-established and growing firm, FordHarrison may be the beginning of a long and satisfying career.




http://www.fordharrison.com/

Greenberg Traurig

Employer Information Office(s) Recruiting: Miami, FL; Atlanta, GA Session: Fall 2018 – Session A Date on Campus: N/A – Resume Collection Cover Letter Name: Attorney Recruiting Cover Letter Address: Greenberg Traurig 333 SE 2nd Avenue Miami, FL 33131 Website: www.gtlaw.com

Position Information Position Type: Summer Associate Who Can Apply: 2Ls Expected Start Date: May 2019 Pay Information: Miami, FL: $3,077 per week Atlanta, GA: Not available

Hiring Criteria Class Rank: Preferred (Top 10%) Law Review / Journal: Preferred Trial Team: Preferred Moot Court Board: Preferred Additional Criteria: Preferred (Students with strong ties to South Florida (for Miami office) or Atlanta (for Atlanta office))

Application Materials Resume: Required (One page maximum) Cover Letter: Required (Addressed to: Attorney Recruiting) Note: Cover letter must include practice group preference and explain ties to Miami/Atlanta Writing Sample: Required Transcript: Required

Additional Information (Provided by Employer) Greenberg Traurig, LLP (GT) has more than 2,000 attorneys in 38 offices in the United States, Latin America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. One firm worldwide, GT has been recognized for its philanthropic giving, was named the largest firm in the U.S. by Law360 in 2017, and is among the Top 20 on the 2017 Am Law Global 100. The summer associate program includes: Day-to-day assignments, with direct shareholder contact, Firm-wide training and orientation dedicated to our summer associates, coordinated by our Attorney Recruiting and Professional Development teams; Two mentors: one associate and one shareholder; Mid-summer and end-of-summer review meetings with summer program leaders; and A variety of networking events, including baseball games, cooking classes and community outreach programs. Professional experience in the summer associate program has included: Corporate deal simulation; Litigation training, such as oral advocacy presentation; Visit to appeals court and Q&A session with a judge; and Firsthand exposure to in-house counsels and their interaction with law firms.




http://www.gtlaw.com/

Gunster

Employer Information Office(s) Recruiting: TBA - Please check back Session: Fall 2018 – Session A Date on Campus: TBA - Please check back Cover Letter Name: Brad Sprayberry Cover Letter Address: Gunster 777 South Flagler Drive, Suite 500 East West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Website: www.gunster.com




Additional Information (Provided by Employer) TBA - Please check back




http://www.gunster.com/

Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.

Employer Information Office(s) Recruiting: Fort Myers, FL Session: Fall 2018 – Session A Date on Campus: August 22, 2018 Cover Letter Name: Russell Schropp and Suzanne Boy Cover Letter Address: Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A. 1715 Monroe Street Fort Myers, FL 33901 Website: www.henlaw.com

Position Information Position Type: Summer Associate Who Can Apply: 2Ls Expected Start Date: June 2019 Pay Information: $1,700 per week

Hiring Criteria Class Rank: Preferred (Top 33%) Law Review / Journal: Preferred Trial Team: Preferred Moot Court Board: Preferred Additional Criteria: Preferred (Local connection to Southwest Florida a plus, but not required)

Application Materials Resume: Required (One page maximum) Cover Letter: Required (Addressed to: Russell Schropp and Suzanne Boy) Writing Sample: Required (1 sample, maximum of 10 pages)

Additional Information (Provided by Employer) With over 55 attorneys, Henderson Franklin is the largest law firm based in Southwest Florida. A full service firm with offices in Fort Myers, Naples, Bonita Springs, and Sanibel, the firm's attorneys practice in most areas of civil law, including business litigation, real estate, land use, family, employment, construction, tax, estate planning, insurance defense, and intellectual property. The firm's summer associate program is designed to provide students the experience of what it is like to live in Southwest Florida and practice law at Henderson Franklin. The firm hires first year associates exclusively from its summer associate program, and has a long history of successfully hiring Stetson graduates.



Interview Location and Date Interviews will be conducted in the interview suites located in the Office of Career Development on the Gulfport campus

http://www.henlaw.com/

Hill Ward Henderson

Employer Information Office(s) Recruiting: Tampa, FL Session: Fall 2018 – Session A Date on Campus: August 14, 2018 Cover Letter Name: Jeanie Poley Cover Letter Address: Hill Ward Henderson 101 E. Kennedy Blvd, Suite 3700 Tampa, FL 33602 Website: www.hwhlaw.com

Position Information Position Type: Summer Associate Who Can Apply: 2Ls Expected Start Date: May 2019 Pay Information: Not provided


Application Materials Resume: Required Cover Letter: Required (Addressed to: Jeanie Poley) Writing Sample: Required Transcript: Required

Additional Information (Provided by Employer) Hill Ward Henderson started with a vision of a unique law firm — one that would combine the expansive talent, resources, capabilities and technologies of a larger firm with the responsiveness and personal attention of a smaller firm, to deliver powerful, personal service to every client. This idea for an innovative, client-focused firm grew out of the longstanding relationships and collective experience of three of the area's leading attorneys, Benjamin H. Hill, III, David E. Ward, Jr., and Thomas N. Henderson, III. Acting on this vision, on May 1, 1986, these three and four others established Hill Ward Henderson. Since inception, Hill Ward Henderson has grown steadily based on our continued allegiance to this founding, client-centered philosophy. Today, with over 100 attorneys offering a wide range of premier commercial legal services in nine different practice areas, our firm's superior reputation for results-oriented service continues to fuel that growth. As we have grown, our priorities have remained the same. Hill Ward Henderson has as its cornerstone an obligation and a commitment to our valued clients to provide the highest degree of integrity, professionalism and competence to ensure the timely, efficient delivery of high quality legal services. The dividend to our firm has been the long-term relationships we have developed with our clients and with the Tampa community. Our summer associate program is the firm’s primary source for hiring new associates. We hire only those students who we believe will one

day be shareholders with the firm. This long‑term focus, coupled with the discerning nature of our recruiting process, enable Hill Ward

Henderson to extend job offers to the majority of our summer associates. We have been fortunate that nearly all of them accept these positions. In fact, approximately one-quarter of our attorneys were once summer associates with the firm. Such a hiring philosophy has brought together a group of attorneys committed to excellence, while promoting a sense of “family” within the firm.




http://www.hwhlaw.com/

Holland & Knight LLP

Employer Information Office(s) Recruiting: Tampa, FL; Jacksonville, FL Session: Fall 2018 – Session A Date on Campus: August 14, 2018 Cover Letter Name: Susanne Schaeffer Cover Letter Address: Holland & Knight LLP 1180 West Peachtree Street, Suite 1800 Atlanta, GA 30309 Website: www.hklaw.com

Position Information Position Type: Summer Associate Who Can Apply: 2L Expected Start Date: May 2019 Pay Information: Tampa, FL: $2,500 per week Jacksonville, FL: $2,300 per week

Hiring Criteria Class Rank: Preferred (Top 15%) Law Review / Journal: Preferred

Application Materials Resume: Required (One page maximum) Cover Letter: Required (Addressed to: Susanne Schaeffer) Writing Sample: Required Transcript: Required

Additional Information (Provided by Employer) Holland & Knight provides outstanding career opportunities for lawyers at all levels. The firm is well-known for its dedication to delivering high-quality legal work, exceptional client service, commitment to diversity, pro bono work and community service. The firm received national first-tier rankings in the 2018 U.S. News – Best Lawyers® "Best Law Firms" guide in 36 practice areas and was named "Law Firm of the Year" in both Admiralty & Maritime Law and Transportation Law (November 2017). BTI Consulting Group named Holland & Knight in its 2018 Client Service A-Team report and ranked the firm among the top 5 percent of the most recommended law firms in the United States in its 2018 Litigation Outlook. Additionally, the 2017 BTI Most Recommended Law Firms report placed Holland & Knight in an exclusive group of firms that have been recommended by corporate counsel, in an unprompted manner, for superior client service for more than 15 consecutive years (September 2017). A total of 339 Holland & Knight lawyers representing more than 90 different practice areas were named in the 2018 Best Lawyers in America guide. In addition, 22 firm attorneys were named "Lawyer of the Year" in their respective areas (August 2017). The Legal 500 United States guide also recognized Holland & Knight attorneys, ranking the firm in seven practice areas with 27 individual lawyer recommendations (June 2017). The summer program is an integral part of Holland & Knight's hiring effort, as we hire the majority of our junior associates directly from our summer program. We strive to give our summer associates an accurate sense of what it is like to work as a first-year associate at the firm, and we hire each summer associate with the expectation that we will extend an offer for a full-time position at the end of the summer. During the summer program, we give you intellectually challenging assignments that will allow you to showcase your analytical and advocacy skills while strengthening and highlighting your writing capabilities. You may have the opportunity to observe depositions, attend court hearings, draft briefs and pleadings, write substantive research memorandums, conduct due diligence, assist with closings, or participate in client negotiations. We hope that by exposing you to challenging client work and providing you with access to our comprehensive training and mentoring program you will gain insight into the practical aspects of a law firm career.




http://www.hklaw.com/

Hopping Green & Sams

Employer Information Office(s) Recruiting: Tallahassee, FL Session: Fall 2018 – Session A Date on Campus: August 13, 2018 Cover Letter Name: Recruiting Coordinator Cover Letter Address: Hopping Green & Sams 119 South Monroe Street, Suite 300 Tallahassee, FL 32301 Website: www.hgslaw.com



Application Materials Resume: Required Cover Letter: Required (Addressed to: Recruiting Coordinator) Writing Sample: Required Transcript: Required

Additional Information (Provided by Employer) Hopping Green & Sams aims to be a law firm with a fresh and entrepreneurial spirit – a place where open minds, creativity and fresh ideas enable the professional development of our entire team. With more than 50 lawyers based in the firm’s office in Tallahassee, our employees are our most important asset. Through their individual talents, HGS seeks to be one of the leading Florida firms for administrative, land use, and environmental law. We recruit our attorneys from law schools throughout the country and as lateral candidates. We look for individuals with a demonstrated commitment to excellence who have the motivation, leadership, and ability to work effectively with others to achieve success in our firm and the profession. We believe three things distinguish HGS: the quality of our practice, the culture of our firm, and the exceptional quality of life in Tallahassee, Florida. Located in Tallahassee, Florida, HGS is based in Florida’s capital, and consequently, at the point where the formulation, administration, and interpretation of the law converge. The community is unique, not only for the professional practice of law, but also for its abundant historical and cultural offerings that support a positive work-life balance. A highly valued tradition since 1986, the firm’s sabbatical program is one hallmark of the firm that makes HGS a special place to practice law. On a seniority basis, the firm provides a six-month paid sabbatical to each shareholder to pursue activities of the attorney’s choice. The firm’s sabbatical program was pioneered by the founders of the law firm to enable shareholders to continually expand their knowledge and experience, to gain expertise in other disciplines, to travel and enjoy new cultural experiences, to share time with their families, and ultimately to give attorneys the opportunity to “recharge.” Other employment benefits and opportunities available at HGS are outlined on the pages linked above.




http://www.hgslaw.com/

Icard, Merrill, Cullis, Timm, Furen & Ginsburg, P. A.

Employer Information Office(s) Recruiting: Sarasota, FL Session: Fall 2018 – Session A Date on Campus: August 17, 2018 Cover Letter Name: Jason Lessinger Cover Letter Address: Icard, Merrill, Cullis, Timm, Furen & Ginsburg, P. A. 2033 Main Street, Suite 600 Sarasota, FL 34237 Website: www.icardmerrill.com

Position Information Position Type: Summer Associate Who Can Apply: 2Ls Expected Start Date: Summer 2019

Hiring Criteria Class Rank: Preferred (Top 25%)

Application Materials Resume: Required Cover Letter: Required (Addressed to: Jason Lessinger) Writing Sample: Required (1 sample, maximum of 5 pages) Transcript: Required

Additional Information (Provided by Employer) Established in 1953, we are a full service regional law firm with offices in Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte and Lee counties. Our practice areas include: Bank, Lender and Financial Institution Representation, Civil, Commercial, Real Estate and Construction Litigation, Land Use, Planning, Zoning and Environmental Law, Construction and Permitting Approval, Condominiums, Subdivisions and Planned Unit Developments, Manufactured Housing and Mobile Homes, Taxation and Asset Protection Planning, Estate Planning, Probate and Administration of Estates and Guardianship, Matrimony and Family Law, Corporations and General Business Law, Commercial Transactions, Mergers and Acquisitions, Intellectual Property Law, Immigration, State and Local Administrative Agencies and Municipalities, and Mediation and Arbitration. Our attorneys are leaders in their chosen fields and our firm holds the highest attainable rating, AV Preeminent from Martindale-Hubbell's peer-review process. Our goal is to provide clients with the best possible representation in transactional and litigation matters. We maintain high ethical standards for our lawyers and continuously broaden our knowledge and expertise in order to best serve our expanding client base. A successful candidate must possess the following basic skills and characteristics: Strong written and verbal skills, Demonstrated problem solving skills, Self-motivated and able to work independently, Detail oriented and organized, Significant research abilities, Works well with others, and Community oriented.




http://www.icardmerrill.com/

Kubicki Draper

Employer Information Office(s) Recruiting: Tampa, FL; Ft. Myers, FL; West Palm Beach, FL; Ft. Lauderdale, FL; Orlando, FL; Miami, FL Session: Fall 2018 – Session A Date on Campus: August 24, 2018 Cover Letter Name: Jennifer Feld Cover Letter Address: Kubicki Draper 515 North Flagler Drive, Suite 1800 West Palm Beach, FL 33418 Website: www.kubickidraper.com


Hiring Criteria Class Rank: Preferred (Top 33%) Law Review / Journal: Preferred Research Assistant: Preferred Teaching Assistant: Preferred Trial Team: Preferred Moot Court Board: Preferred

Application Materials Resume: Required (One page maximum) Cover Letter: Required (Addressed to: Jennifer Feld) Writing Sample: Required (1 sample, maximum of 10 pages) Transcript: Required

Additional Information (Provided by Employer) Kubicki Draper is a full-service law firm 12 offices serving Florida, Georgia and Alabama. Kubicki Draper enjoys a national reputation for expertise in the handling of complex, high stakes litigation matters. The Summer Associate position is available to rising 3Ls who are predominately interested in civil litigation, including personal injury (insurance defense), first party property, construction defect, and appellate work.




http://www.kubickidraper.com/

Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed, P.A.

Employer Information Office(s) Recruiting: Orlando, FL Session: Fall 2018 – Session A Date on Campus: August 13, 2018 Cover Letter Name: Carolyn Iannone Cover Letter Address: Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed, P.A. 215 N. Eola Drive Orlando, FL 32801 Website: www.lowndes-law.com



Application Materials Resume: Required (One page maximum) Cover Letter: Required (Addressed to: Carolyn Iannone) Transcript: Required

Additional Information (Provided by Employer) The law firm of Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed, P.A., Orlando, Florida, does not employ rigid hiring criteria in making hiring decisions. We hire students who have demonstrated success as an undergraduate and in law school. Several factors are taken into account in making hiring decisions. One factor that favorably impacts the hiring decision is an individual's standing in the top 1/3rd of his or her law school class. Other factors taken into account are prior work and professional experience, membership on law review and/or moot court, foreign language capability(ies), additional professional degrees, and leadership positions in college and law school.




http://www.lowndes-law.com/

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.

Employer Information Office(s) Recruiting: Tampa, FL Session: Fall 2018 – Session A Date on Campus: August 14, 2018 Cover Letter Name: Anastasia Bohonos Cover Letter Address: Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. 100 North Tampa Street, Suite 3600 Tampa, FL 33602 Website: www.ogletree.com


Hiring Criteria Class Rank: Preferred (Top 25%) Law Review / Journal: Preferred Trial Team: Preferred Moot Court Board: Preferred Dispute Resolution Board: Preferred Additional Criteria: Preferred (Previous business or law firm employment and/or internships that demonstrate initiative

and high level of responsibility. Demonstrated interest in labor and employment law.)

Application Materials Resume: Required Cover Letter: Required (Addressed to: Anastasia Bohonos) Writing Sample: Required Transcript: Required

Additional Information (Provided by Employer) Ogletree Deakins is one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management in all types of employment-related legal matters. The firm has 850 lawyers located in 52 offices across the United States, Canada, Europe and Mexico. Ogletree Deakins has been named a “Law Firm of the Year” for seven consecutive years by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms.” In 2018, the publication named Ogletree Deakins its “Law Firm of the Year” in the Litigation - Labor & Employment category.” In addition to handling labor and employment law matters, the firm has thriving practices focused on business immigration, employee benefits, and workplace safety and health law. Ogletree Deakins represents a diverse range of clients, from small businesses to Fortune 50 companies. We are fully committed to the importance of diversity within the legal profession, as well as all workplace environments and strongly encourage the interest of diverse candidates in the firm. Responsibilities: • Research projects • Drafting memos and letters • Preparing presentations and updates • Observation opportunities for depositions, mediations, hearings, etc. • Participation in client meetings and witness interviews • Wide variety of other assignments. Preferred Qualifications: • Upper 25% of class standing – minimum 3.2 GPA • Undergraduate degree that demonstrates academic excellence • Previous business or law firm employment and/or internships that demonstrate initiative and high level of responsibility • Demonstrated interest in labor and employment law




http://www.ogletree.com/

Phelps Dunbar

Employer Information Office(s) Recruiting: Tampa, FL Session: Fall 2018 – Session A Date on Campus: N/A – Resume Collection Cover Letter Name: Rachel Woolridge Cover Letter Address: Phelps Dunbar 365 Canal Street, Suite 2000 New Orleans, LA 70130 Website: www.phelps.com



Application Materials Resume: Required (One page maximum) Cover Letter: Required (Addressed to: Rachel Woolridge) Transcript: Required

Additional Information (Provided by Employer) While Phelps Dunbar has 260 lawyers and 200 staff professionals and is recognized as one of the largest law firms in the South as part of the NLJ’s "Southern 50," it is a close-knit organization that emphasizes building relationships within the firm, with clients and with each of its communities. Our lawyers and staff work together in collaborative, regional teams so that when you join Phelps Dunbar, you are not lost amid the many practice areas, personnel and offices that might be overwhelming at other large firms. Because our lawyers’ skills and expertise are in a range of different disciplines, we are proud to cultivate a diverse client base. The firm does not depend on any one client or industry. Instead, we work closely with clients in the construction and design, energy, financial services, gaming, manufacturing, maritime, railroad and real estate industries, in addition to others. The lawyers rely on the assistance and expertise of the firm’s administrative professionals in areas like accounting, office services and facilities, and litigation support to ensure a high-quality experience for our clients. Phelps Dunbar has been chosen by business publications in cities like New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and Tampa as a “Best Place to Work” because of our commitment to our lawyers and staff both professionally and personally. We appreciate the importance of balancing work and life, and have implemented alternative schedules as well as technology that makes the balance easier to manage. Our technology investment includes videoconferencing capabilities, BYOD for smartphones and tablets, and virtual application delivery systems. Phelps Dunbar provides law students opportunities to work at the law firm through various programs that provide a realistic view of the practice of law and how to best service client legal needs. The firm's traditional summer associate program is committed to providing law students a variety of experiences focused on strengthening skills essential to our legal practice. In several of our offices we host a traditional summer program which lasts six to seven weeks during the first-half of the summer. This program allows students to become involved in the day-to-day activities of a law firm practice, including research and writing, attending depositions, investigations, hearings, motions and trials, and corporate and commercial closings. Projects are assigned to summer associates to allow them the opportunity to work in multiple practice areas and groups within the firm. Throughout the program, partners and associates act as mentors to provide the summer clerks with informal evaluations and advice, as well as to help acclimate the student to the firm, practice area and office. Summer associates are provided opportunities to meet our clients and participate in training programs throughout the summer geared to help enhance their skills. Additionally, in an effort to become acquainted with our attorneys on a personal basis, the firm sponsors a number of social and professional functions that allow for interaction in non-work environments.




http://www.phelps.com/

Quarles & Brady, LLP

Employer Information Office(s) Recruiting: Tampa, FL Session: Fall 2018 – Session A Date on Campus: August 13, 2018 Cover Letter Name: Meghan Godinez Cover Letter Address: Quarles & Brady, LLP One Renaissance, Two North Central Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85004 Website: www.quarles.com

Position Information Position Type: Summer Associate Who Can Apply: 2Ls Expected Start Date: Summer 2019 Pay Information: Not provided


Application Materials Resume: Required Cover Letter: Required (Addressed to: Meghan Godinez) Writing Sample: Required Transcript: Required

Additional Information (Provided by Employer) Quarles & Brady is a stellar place to start and sustain your legal career. While the term “culture” is bantered about loosely in law firms, we truly have a unique and wonderful culture, especially for a firm of our size. We work hard on interesting and challenging issues and we are aware of the real life demands on our people. Our expectations are reasonable and flexible, and we provide the orientation, support, training, mentoring, resources and guidance needed to help you shine. We hire summer associates carefully, with the expectation that they will become partners at our firm. While the threshold is high for offers to join us as a summer associate, the vast majority of our second-year summer associates receive offers to return as entry-level associates. Our 10-week summer program is designed to show you what the practice of law is really like and allows you to meet our people. Our summer program is also designed to convince you that we are the place for you. By happy coincidence (or maybe it’s no coincidence!), once you see what practicing law as a Quarles & Brady lawyer is like, and once you meet our wonderful people, you will be convinced. Quarles & Brady encourages applicants who will contribute to the diversity of our practice and of the legal profession.




http://www.quarles.com/

Rogers Towers, P.A.

Employer Information Office(s) Recruiting: Jacksonville, FL Session: Fall 2018 – Session A Date on Campus: August 16, 2018 Cover Letter Name: E. Carson Lange Cover Letter Address: Rogers Towers, P.A. 1301 Riverplace Blvd., Suite 1500 Jacksonville, FL 32207 Website: www.rtlaw.com



Application Materials Resume: Required Cover Letter: Required (Addressed to: E. Carson Lange) Writing Sample: Required (1 sample, maximum of 10 pages) Transcript: Required

Additional Information (Provided by Employer) Rogers Towers has offices in Jacksonville, Ponte Vedra Beach, Amelia Island, St. Augustine and Fort Lauderdale. We are one of Florida’s largest law firms with more than 55 attorneys practicing throughout our statewide offices. Founded in 1905, Rogers Towers is one of Florida’s oldest and most established law firms. This longevity stems from a commitment to a culture that values relationships and a strong work ethic. While the firm’s roots are in Jacksonville, our work and reputation extend well beyond Northeast Florida. Many of the firm’s attorneys have been recognized in state and national publications for industry experience, especially in annual rankings for Florida Super Lawyers Magazine and The Best Lawyers in America referral guide. Thirty-one Rogers Towers attorneys are AV Preeminent® rated by Martindale-Hubbell. According to Martindale, receiving an “AV Preeminent” rating is “a testament to the fact that a lawyer’s peers rank him or her at the highest level of professional experience.” Twelve Rogers Towers attorneys have earned Board Certification, the highest level of evaluation by The Florida Bar of the competency and experience of attorneys in the areas of law approved for certification. At Rogers Towers client focus is everything. Our firm was founded more than a century ago on that simple premise and it remains our guiding principle today. Maybe that is why so many clients have been with Rogers Towers for generations.




http://www.rtlaw.com/

Rumberger, Kirk & Caldwell, P.A.

Employer Information Office(s) Recruiting: Orlando, FL; Tampa, FL; Miami, FL Session: Fall 2018 – Session A Date on Campus: August 15, 2018 Cover Letter Name: Kaye Daugherty Cover Letter Address: Rumberger, Kirk & Caldwell, P.A. 300 South Orange Avenue, Suite 1400 Orlando, FL 32801 Website: www.rumberger.com



Application Materials Resume: Required (One page maximum) Cover Letter: Required (Addressed to: Kaye Daugherty) Writing Sample: Required (1 sample, maximum of 10 pages) Transcript: Required Other Documents: Required (References)

Additional Information (Provided by Employer) When Rumberger, Kirk & Caldwell first opened its doors in 1978, the three founding partners made a collective commitment: the day they no longer enjoyed getting up to come to work, they would stop. The three partners also encouraged a true team-oriented environment based on one fundamental principle: respect and support for each other’s accomplishments and abilities. Three decades later, RKC still remains a great place to work and practice law. Rumberger, Kirk & Caldwell has much to offer, whether you are a law student seeking a summer associate position or an experienced attorney looking for a dynamic work environment to grow your practice. Our lawyers and staff comprise a group of talented individuals who enjoy a culture of collegiality, diversity, and professionalism. While RKC is large enough to provide our people with state-of-the-art resources necessary to best serve our clients, our firm is not so large that professionals become "lost in the crowd." We believe that we offer a challenging and energetic atmosphere with continuous opportunity for growth, and we value each person’s contribution to the success of the firm. We would not be here without them. The Rumberger, Kirk & Caldwell Summer Associate Training Program is a comprehensive learning experience. It incorporates legal research, writing, educational seminars and workshops, attendance at hearings, depositions, and mediations, and a simulated trial. Supervising attorneys coordinate and evaluate work assignments, provide consultation, and ensure that the summer associate becomes involved integrally in handling cases. In addition to attending seminars and conducting legal research, RKC encourages each summer associate to attend hearings, depositions, and trials, particularly any proceeding for which he or she prepared research and drafted motions and legal briefs. Litigation practice workshops and a simulated trial expose the summer associate to a litigator's daily tasks. The workshops teach the "nuts and bolts" of trial practice, and assist the summer associate in preparing for the trial. Much of the firm participates as coaches, judges, witnesses, and jurors. Teams of summer associates conduct the trials in a spirit of friendly competition. Finally, social and recreational events, including lunches, dinners, bowling, sporting events and trivia contests complete the summer. These activities allow summer associates to know the firm's members on a more personal level in a relaxed and informal atmosphere, and provide an opportunity to simply have some fun. The firm's goal is to expose summer associates to virtually every aspect of a career as a Rumberger, Kirk & Caldwell trial attorney, in an interesting, challenging, and rewarding manner.




http://www.rumberger.com/

Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP

Employer Information Office(s) Recruiting: Tampa, FL; Sarasota, FL Session: Fall 2018 – Session A Date on Campus: August 13, 2018 Cover Letter Name: Wendy Zimmerman Cover Letter Address: Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP 1000 Jackson Street Toledo, OH 43604 Website: www.slk-law.com



Application Materials Resume: Required (One page maximum) Cover Letter: Required (Addressed to: Wendy Zimmerman) Transcript: Required

Additional Information (Provided by Employer) We look upon our summer associate program as the major source of our future associates and partners. Shumaker recruits summer associates after their first and second years in leading law schools nationwide, and we accept you for inclusion because we see you as a “Shumaker lawyer.” Your learning experience shows you exactly what to expect at Shumaker if you practice law with us, as you will have the opportunity to work on a wide variety of projects involving multiple practice areas. You’ll attend court appearances, discovery proceedings, client meetings and transaction closings. You’ll draft legal documents that are filed with the court system or delivered directly to clients. In other words, you’ll find out very quickly what it’s like to practice law! Each of our offices determines annually what its summer salaries will be and how many summer associates that office will need, bringing in the number of people based on the open positions we expect to have. That works to your advantage, because unlike other firms, we won’t hire six or eight people for our summer program knowing that we only have two spots to fill. We don’t want to pit summer associates against each other – we simply want you to learn what it will be like to work with us. You’ll also benefit from the different way we handle work assignments. We funnel work through summer program coordinators to make sure there is a balance and good variety of work. At all times the coordinator is in the know. We don’t have a rigid assignment rotation from group to group. Instead, you’ll work with several groups at one time, being treated as a full fledged lawyer and not a student. Oftentimes you’ll find that our lawyers will expand a project for you or assign additional projects because they trust your abilities and progress. Wherever possible you’ll have the opportunity to attend client meetings, closings, negotiations, depositions, trials and courtroom hearings. The lawyers you work with will also ask you to draft research memoranda, litigation pleadings, motions and briefs, and a variety of transactional documents. It’s a well-rounded approach that lets you demonstrate your analytical, advocacy and writing skills, and that is as close to a first-year associate’s experience as can be made. It’s a realistic approach that you don’t get at school – or at other firms, where summer associates are rotated through to multiple practice groups. Doing multiple projects for multiple people is not only more realistic, it gives you the opportunity to learn more about your own optimal skill set. That’s to your advantage, and ours.




http://www.slk-law.com/

Shutts & Bowen LLP

Employer Information Office(s) Recruiting: Ft. Lauderdale, FL; Jacksonville, FL; Miami, FL; Orlando, FL; Sarasota, FL; Tallahassee, FL;

Tampa, FL; West Palm Beach, FL Session: Fall 2018 – Session A Date on Campus: TBA - Please check back Cover Letter Name: Alina Quintana Cover Letter Address: Shutts & Bowen LLP 200 South Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 4100 Miami, FL 33131 Website: www.shutts.com




Additional Information (Provided by Employer) Shutts & Bowen’s Summer Clerkship Program is designed to provide an intellectually challenging and professionally gratifying experience for law students. The program allows students to choose a practice area that interests them and delve into the different aspects of our legal services. Our summer associates are paired with a mentor within the firm to offer insights into the history and culture of Shutts and gain an accurate sense of what it is like to work at a nationally-recognized, top-ranked law firm. Summer associates are given the chance to attend client meetings, depositions, court hearings and other proceedings within their various practice groups. Because we believe in the importance of networking and personal development, this program also includes opportunities to attend firm-sponsored social events and community improvement projects. At the end of the 10-week program, we offer all our summer associates feedback through a formal evaluation. We are proud of our history of hiring entry level associates through this program.




Swift Currie McGhee & Hiers

Employer Information Office(s) Recruiting: Atlanta, GA Session: Fall 2018 – Session A Date on Campus: N/A – Resume Collection Cover Letter Name: Cynthia Pavey Cover Letter Address: Swift Currie McGhee & Hiers 1355 Peachtree Street N.E., Suite 300 Atlanta, GA 35203 Website: www.swiftcurrie.com

Position Information Position Type: Summer Associates Who Can Apply: 2Ls Expected Start Date: Summer 2019 Pay Information: Not provided


Application Materials Resume: Required Cover Letter: Required (Addressed to: Cynthia Pavey) Transcript: Required

Additional Information (Provided by Employer) Every summer Swift Currie hosts a new group of promising law students, handpicked from top law schools and brought here to work in our primary practice areas of liability defense litigation and workers’ compensation. Designed to help determine whether the student would be a good fit at Swift Currie and whether the student is interested in the firm, the Summer Associate Program provides each participant with a Reader and a Mentor. The Reader assists in legal writing and offers feedback and assistance, while the Mentor offers guidance outside the scope of work assignments and projects. As part of the program, Swift Currie hosts several social and recreational events to acquaint the Summer Associates with our attorneys and with the Atlanta area. Upon completion, if there are openings, new associates are placed in the appropriate practice areas.




http://www.swiftcurrie.com/

Thompson, Sizemore, Gonzalez & Hearing, P.A.

Employer Information Office(s) Recruiting: Tampa, FL Session: Fall 2018 – Session A Date on Campus: August 14, 2018 Cover Letter Name: Sacha Dyson Cover Letter Address: Thompson, Sizemore, Gonzalez & Hearing, P.A. 201 N. Franklin Street, Suite 1600 Tampa, FL 33606 Website: www.tsghlaw.com


Hiring Criteria Class Rank: Preferred (Top 25%) Law Review / Journal: Preferred Trial Team: Preferred Moot Court Board: Preferred Additional Criteria: Preferred (Demonstrated interest in labor and employment law)

Application Materials Resume: Required (One page maximum) Cover Letter: Required (Addressed to: Sacha Dyson) Writing Sample: Required (1 sample, maximum of 10 pages) Transcript: Required

Additional Information (Provided by Employer) Our practice is built on our belief in hard work, quality, loyalty and attention to detail. From Fortune 500 companies to local governments to sole proprietors, our clients count on us to provide them with clear answers, to help them make good decisions and to provide the strongest possible defense of their interests. Ideally, our firm prefers to establish a relationship with an employer prior to the time any union organizational drive or other labor or civil rights problem arises. In this setting, the firm can assist top management in arriving at practices that forestall expensive and time-consuming matters. We can negotiate releases with discharged employees with an eye toward avoiding future claims. However, we understand that many employers may not recognize the need for an ongoing relationship with employment counsel until that first claim, so we are ready to step in at a moment’s notice to deal with immediate issues on an emergency basis. Because our practice is limited to labor and employment law and related matters, we are trusted by many attorneys in other areas of the profession to represent their clients on an as-needed basis when those clients face problems requiring the expertise offered by our firm.




http://www.tsghlaw.com/

Trenam Law

Employer Information Office(s) Recruiting: Tampa, FL Session: Fall 2018 – Session A Date on Campus: August 16, 2018 Cover Letter Name: Richard Pollock Cover Letter Address: Trenam Law 101 E. Kennedy Blvd., Suite 2700 Tampa, FL 33602 Website: www.trenam.com


Hiring Criteria Class Rank: Preferred (Top 20%) Law Review / Journal: Preferred Trial Team: Preferred Moot Court Board: Preferred Dispute Resolution Board: Preferred

Application Materials Resume: Required (One page maximum) Cover Letter: Required (Addressed to: Richard Pollock) Writing Sample: Required (1 sample, maximum of 10 pages) Transcript: Required

Additional Information (Provided by Employer) Trenam Law is an AV-rated, full service law firm. We enjoy a strong reputation among other law firms and the business community we serve. The firm has offices in Tampa and St. Petersburg. The summer program gives students the opportunity to experience many areas of our legal practice, through research projects, writing assignments, drafting, and participation in client meetings, hearings, depositions, and trials. Additionally, there are planned social events to provide contact with the attorneys and provide networking opportunities.




http://www.trenam.com/

Williams Parker

Employer Information Office(s) Recruiting: Sarasota, FL Session: Fall 2018 – Session A Date on Campus: August 15, 2018 Cover Letter Name: John L. Moore Cover Letter Address: Williams Parker 200 S. Orange Avenue Sarasota, FL 34236 Website: www.williamsparker.com

Position Information Position Type: Summer Associate Who Can Apply: 2Ls Expected Start Date: May 2019 Pay Information: $1,600 per week (less withholdings) plus paid housing

Hiring Criteria Class Rank: Preferred (Top 20%) Law Review / Journal: Preferred

Application Materials Resume: Required (One page maximum) Cover Letter: Required (Addressed to: John L. Moore) Transcript: Required

Additional Information (Provided by Employer) Williams Parker exists to help our clients implement their vision for their businesses and their families. Our clients are primarily developers, entrepreneurs, governmental entities, healthcare providers, and families of means. They appreciate our attentiveness, discretion, and judgment. For more than 90 years, Williams Parker has quietly and capably safeguarded the interests of individuals, business owners, real estate and medical professionals, and other Southwest Florida clients with complex business, estate planning, employment, real estate, litigation, and tax concerns. We practice in the legal disciplines that align with our client base. In those disciplines, we have built national-caliber capabilities. To meet our clients’ needs over time, we have expanded our ranks. We choose to practice from a single office to create operating efficiencies for our clients and to permit us to maintain our hallmark collegiality. Williams Parker was founded in 1925. Our attorneys and staff include native Floridians as well as “transplants.” Every one of us lives and works here because the quality of life in our region is second to none. We are hardworking, fair-minded, and community-centered attorneys who are distinctive in our support of and collaboration with one another. At Williams Parker, we believe that the talent and passion of our attorneys and staff will lead us to greater success. Our environment fosters the growth and development of our lawyers and employees. From your first day throughout your career you will be provided with learning opportunities to further enhance your skills. Our policy is to hire qualified candidates for attorney and administrative positions based on experience level, educational background, and anticipated job performance. We offer competitive salaries and excellent benefit packages. We recruit carefully, which means we enjoy low turnover among our employees. An unusually large percentage of our attorneys have advanced degrees in law (LL.M), accounting (Master’s or CPA), or business (MBA). Our technical legal skills match our clients’ demands for solutions to a wide range of complex legal challenges here and abroad.




http://www.williamsparker.com/

Cotney Construction Law

Employer Information Office(s) Recruiting: Tampa, FL; Orlando, FL; Tallahassee, FL; Nashville, TN Session: Fall 2018 (Session ID to be announced at a later date) Date on Campus: August 28, 2018 Cover Letter Name: Trent Cotney Cover Letter Address: Cotney Construction Law 8621 E. Dr. MLK Jr. Blvd. Tampa, FL 33610 Website: www.cotneycl.com

Position Information Position Type: Summer Associate School Year Law Clerk Associate Who Can Apply: 2Ls 2Ls and 3Ls 3Ls and Recent Graduates Expected Start Date: Summer 2019 Flexible Flexible Pay Information: Not provided Not provided Not provided


Application Materials Resume: Required (One page maximum) Cover Letter: Required (Addressed to: Trent Cotney) Writing Sample: Required

Additional Information (Provided by Employer) Cotney Construction Law is a nationally recognized construction law firm specializing in the representation of businesses and professionals in construction disputes and transactions. We have offices located throughout Florida including Tampa, Jacksonville, Orlando, South Florida, and Tallahassee. We also have offices in Nashville, Denver, Houston, and Mobile, Alabama. The firm’s practice areas include construction law, litigation, arbitration, contract review and drafting, OSHA defense, licensing defense, bid protests, lien law, bond law, alternative dispute resolution, and construction employment law.

How to Apply This opportunity will appear in a yet to be determined Session after Session A. Information on how and when to apply will be supplied at a later date.

Method of Interview Selection

Selected candidates will be notified of their selection by email from [email protected]


http://www.cotneycl.com/

Eraclides Gelman

Employer Information Office(s) Recruiting: Orlando, FL; Jacksonville, FL; West Palm Beach, FL; Fort Myers, FL Session: Fall 2018 (Session ID to be announced at a later date) Date on Campus: September 28, 2018 Cover Letter Name: Rebecca O’Keefe Cover Letter Address: Eraclides Gelman 2030 Bee Ridge Road Sarasota, FL 34239 Website: www.eraclides.com

Position Information Position Type: Summer Associate Associate Who Can Apply: 2Ls 3Ls Expected Start Date: May 2019 TBD


Application Materials Resume: Required (One page maximum) Cover Letter: Required (Addressed to: Rebecca O’Keefe) Writing Sample: Required (1 sample, maximum of 5 pages) Transcript: Required Other Documents: Required (uploaded to Symplicity using document type of "Other Documents") Answers to the questions stated below:

1) Have you ever played team sports? If so, what sport? 2) Would you describe yourself as an introvert or an extrovert? Why? 3) Did you work during your college years? If so, what did you do? 4) If you were stranded on a deserted island, what type of food, music and beverage would you miss most and wish you had with you? (BE HONEST – drinking water will be available on the island). 5) If you could do anything at all, what would it be?

Additional Information (Provided by Employer) Growing, energetic, Regional Insurance Defense law firm with offices throughout FL, GA,TN and AL seeking Workers' Compensation Attorney and summer law clerks. Very competitive compensation packages, excellent growth opportunity for someone with an outgoing personality, good sense of humor and marketing skills (a plus). We represent many top fortune 500 companies.





http://www.eraclides.com/

Farr Law Firm

Employer Information Office(s) Recruiting: Punta Gorda, FL Session: Fall 2018 (Session ID to be announced at a later date) Date on Campus: TBA - Please check back Cover Letter Address: Farr Law Firm 99 Nesbit Street Punta Gorda, FL 33950 Website: www.farr.com


Hiring Criteria Class Rank: Preferred (Top 30%) Additional Criteria: Preferred (Special consideration to students from Charlotte County)

Application Materials Resume: Required (One page maximum) Cover Letter: Required (Addressed to: Farr Law Firm) Transcript: Required Additional Information (Provided by Employer) Founded in 1924, Farr Law Firm began when Earl D. Farr ventured out of his hometown of Wauchula with only $500 and a typewriter to open a law office in Punta Gorda. Over time, that one-man law firm grew to become the largest law firm in Charlotte County today. With offices in Punta Gorda and Venice, our practices address a variety of needs and challenges that individuals and businesses confront including civil, commercial and complex litigation, personal injury and wrongful death, marital and family law, trusts and estates, corporate and business law, real estate and title insurance, elder law, guardianship and asset protection. We are prepared to solve complex problems with confidence and able to assemble the right talent to effectively represent our clients’ interests as they evolve. Our clients span a range of industries including banking and finance, real estate, construction, healthcare, manufacturing, government, retail, travel and consumer products. Thousands of individuals and families throughout the region also receive our personal attention and legal counsel. We zealously serve clients throughout Southwest Florida, from Naples to Fort Myers up through Punta Gorda, Port Charlotte, North Port, Englewood, Venice, Sarasota and all the surrounding communities. We dedicate ourselves to protecting the rights of the individual and to the responsible development of the business, social, and cultural climate of this growing, beautiful, and prosperous region.




http://www.farr.com/

Hurley, Rogner, Miller, Cox & Waranch, P.A.

Employer Information Office(s) Recruiting: Winter Park, FL Session: Fall 2018 (Session ID to be announced at a later date) Date on Campus: September 5, 2018 Cover Letter Name: Stacy Carroll Cover Letter Address: Hurley, Rogner, Miller, Cox & Waranch, P.A. 1560 Orange Avenue, Suite 500 Winter Park, FL 32789 Website: www.hrmcw.com

Position Information Position Type: Summer Associate Who Can Apply: 2Ls Expected Start Date: May 2019 Pay Information


Application Materials Resume: Required (One page maximum) Cover Letter: Required (Addressed to: Stacy Carroll) Writing Sample: Required (1 sample, maximum of 5 pages)

Additional Information (Provided by Employer) Formed in Orlando in 1992 by Rex Hurley and William Rogner, HR has always provided clients with personalized, individual representation. These relationships are the result of a dedication to excellence, both in legal knowledge, and commitment to service. In addition to our Winter Park office, HR has offices in Ft. Pierce, Tallahassee, Deerfield Beach, Miami and Ft. Myers. Our attorneys are among the most skilled and respected in the Workers' Compensation arena, with 13 attorneys being Board Certified by the Florida Bar as Specialists in the area of Worker's Compensation. Most of our attorneys concentrate primarily in this area, and continuously conduct educational seminars and workshops. The firm also represents clients in Civil and Administrative matters. Although our practice encompasses numerous areas, our specialization and reputation is grounded in the defense of workers’ compensation cases for employers, insurance carriers and claims handling entities. From routine matters, to larger, more complex and involved litigation, our experienced offices of attorneys, paralegals and staff offer personalized, attentive, responsive representation.





http://www.hrmcw.com/

Miami-Dade Public Defender’s Office

Employer Information Office(s) Recruiting: Miami, FL Session: Fall 2018 (Session ID to be announced at a later date) Date on Campus: October 9, 2018 Cover Letter Name: Teresa Enriquez Cover Letter Address: Miami-Dade Public Defender’s Office 1320 NW 14th Street Miami, FL 33125 Website: www.pdmiami.com

Position Information Position Type: Assistant Public Defender Who Can Apply: 3Ls and Recent Graduates Expected Start Date: August 2019 for 3Ls and Immediate openings for licensed graduates

Hiring Criteria Trial Team: Preferred Moot Court Board: Preferred Certified Legal Intern: Preferred Additional Criteria: Preferred (Prior to graduation, all students must successfully complete a law school practice

program. A law school practice program is a clinic, externship or similar program sponsored by a law school that allows a student to represent individuals or entities in litigation for academic credit.)

Application Materials Resume: Required Cover Letter: Required (Addressed to: Teresa Enriquez)

Additional Information (Provided by Employer) The Public Defender's Office is appointed by judges to represent people who face the loss of their liberty in criminal, juvenile and mental health matters in Miami-Dade courts. Our office employs nearly 200 lawyers and an equal number of support staff, such as investigators, social workers, secretaries, and paralegals to handle the more than 60,000 cases assigned to us each year. We recruit locally and nationally with just one goal in mind: Putting together a diverse team of outstanding men and women from all racial and ethnic backgrounds who can do the best job possible on behalf of our clients.




http://www.pdmiami.com/

Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office

Employer Information Office(s) Recruiting: Miami, FL Session: Fall 2018 (Session ID to be announced at a later date) Date on Campus: September 25, 2018 Cover Letter Name: Gunnar Stewart Cover Letter Address: Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office 1350 NW 12th Avenue Miami, FL 33136 Website: www.miamisao.com

Position Information Position Type: Assistant State Attorney Who Can Apply: 3Ls Expected Start Date: March 2018 or August 2018 Pay Information: Presently, the starting salary is $34,000 for legal trainees. After admission to the Florida Bar and

having been sworn as an Assistant State Attorney, the salary will be increased to $40,000. Thereafter, and at the discretion of the Florida State Legislature, Assistants may be given cost of living increases. Additionally, merit increases may occur and promotional raises are given when an attorney rises to certain levels in the office.

Hiring Criteria Certified Legal Intern: Preferred Additional Criteria: Preferred (A demonstrated interest in litigation and/or criminal law through coursework and/or

internships is preferred. Clinical participation is strongly preferred.)

Application Materials Resume: Required Cover Letter: Required (Addressed to: Gunnar Stewart) Transcript: Required

Additional Information (Provided by Employer) The Office of the Miami-Dade State Attorney prosecutes all criminal violations within its jurisdiction, which is the greater Miami area. While the number varies depending on the funding, the office generally hires an average of 60 Assistant State Attorneys each year. The great majority of these positions are entry level. Attorneys generally begin their employment in a training program lasting approximately two months and then proceed to trial division assignments. The office is staffed by over 300 attorneys and a support staff of approximately 900. The legal staff is approximately 50% female, and approximately 44% minority. The office provides a wide variety of criminal prosecution experience, including general misdemeanor and felony trial work, as well as assignment to specialized divisions. These specialized divisions include Sexual Battery, Career Criminal/Robbery, Senior Trial Counsel/Homicide, Economic Crimes, Domestic Crimes, Public Corruption and Racketeering/Organized Crime. Applicants should be interested in working in a large urban area in an office that has a very fast-paced working environment. We desire applicants who have demonstrated a strong interest in litigation/criminal law through their coursework and experience while in law school. Florida Bar admission is not a prerequisite to hiring. However, for those who are not members of the Florida Bar, certification under Chapter 11 of the Florida Bar Rules is strongly preferred. Those who do not meet these requirements may be considered; however, the opportunity for employment may be diminished and will be conditioned upon admission to the Florida Bar.





http://www.miamisao.com/

Office of the State Attorney – 7th Judicial Circuit

Employer Information Office(s) Recruiting: Daytona, FL; DeLand, FL; Bunnell, FL; St. Augustine, FL; Palatka, FL Session: Fall 2018 (Session ID to be announced at a later date) Date on Campus: September 28, 2018 Cover Letter Name: State Attorney R.J. Larizza Cover Letter Address: Office of the State Attorney – 7th Judicial Circuit 251 N. Ridgewood Avenue Daytona Beach, FL 32114 Website: www.sao7.org

Position Information Position Type: Assistant State Attorney Who Can Apply: 3Ls and Recent Graduates Expected Start Date: Varied Pay Information: $40,000 per year, plus full state benefits

Hiring Criteria Trial Team: Preferred Moot Court Board: Preferred Certified Legal Intern: Preferred Additional Criteria: Preferred (Trial advocacy, prosecution/public defender clinic, or other litigation clinics preferred)

Application Materials Resume: Required (One page maximum) Cover Letter: Required (Addressed to: State Attorney R.J. Larizza) Transcript: Required Other Documents: Required (uploaded to Symplicity using document type of "Other Documents") Completed State of Florida Application (http://www.sao7.com/employment/index)

Additional Information (Provided by Employer) Office of State Attorney R.J. Larizza is seeking attorneys for the MISDEMEANOR Divisions in Volusia County, Flagler County, St. Johns County, and Putnam County. The successful applicant must be a member in good standing with the Florida Bar or a recent law graduate awaiting bar results. A CLI is a plus, but not necessarily required. The applicant will be a self-starter, possess common sense, a good sense of humor, a positive attitude, and a strong work ethic. Good judgment and discretion are a must. Prior internships working in criminal law, Moot Court, trial team, litigation clinic, and/or law review participation in law school are a plus. The starting salary for Florida Bar certified attorneys is $40,000. CLI/Clerks/graduates awaiting bar results will be started at a lower salary. The position includes an excellent benefits package with health benefits, dental benefits, paid annual leave, paid sick leave, paid state holidays, and a state retirement package. The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation. The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.





http://www.sao7.org/

http://www.sao7.com/employment/index

Winderweedle, Haines, Ward & Woodman, P.A.

Employer Information Office(s) Recruiting: Winter Park, FL Session: Fall 2018 (Session ID to be announced at a later date) Date on Campus: September 12, 2018 Cover Letter Name: Recruiting Chair Cover Letter Address: Winderweedle, Haines, Ward & Woodman, P.A. 329 Park Avenue North, Second Floor Winter Park, FL 32789 Website: www.whww.com

Position Information Position Type: Summer Associate Who Can Apply: 2Ls Expected Start Date: May-June 2018 (Flexible) Pay Information: $1,500 per week


Application Materials Resume: Required Cover Letter: Required (Addressed to: Recruiting Chair) Writing Sample: Required Transcript: Required

Additional Information (Provided by Employer) A full service law firm which has served the legal needs of individuals, businesses, institutions, and governmental clients for over eighty-five years. The firm's summer associates/law clerks are given the opportunity to perform legal research and writing for its attorneys, attend hearings and meetings with clients, and much more. The program also offers an introduction to the culture of WHWW by providing recreational and social events with the firm's attorneys and staff.





http://www.whww.com/