Firms that Fight for Justice: PI & Plaintiff-Side Career Paths

Oct 2026
19

Want to learn more about jobs at plaintiff's side and public interest firms, the type of work that these firms do, and how to get hired for a summer or postgrad job in this sector? Then don’t miss this panel of practicing attorneys discussing their career paths and work at public interest firms. 

Panelists include:

  • Mariann Meier Wang ’96, Partner, Wang Hecker LLP
  • Kati Daffan ’05, Partner, Vaca Daffan LLP
  • John Hammel (JH) Strauss ’19, Partner, Reid Collins & Tsai LLP
  • Callen Lowell ’21, Associate, Kaishian & Mortazavi LLC 

Lunch provided—register in advance to help us prevent food waste. Vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options will be available. Email us if you have additional dietary requirements; advance notice is appreciated.

Presented by the Office of Public Interest/Public Service Law and Careers (PI/PS) and the Office of Private Sector Careers (OPSC). Cosponsored by Columbia Plaintiffs’ Law Association (CPLA). 

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