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

Oct 2026
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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 and plaintiffs 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 Law Women's Association (CLWA) and Columbia Plaintiffs’ Law Association (CPLA). 

Event Contact

The PI/PS Office

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