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    Associate Reflections from D.C.: One Year at S&C

    In 2021, the Firm’s Washington, D.C., office added three clerks from the 2020 Supreme Court Term to the Litigation Group: Leslie Arffa, Zoe Jacoby and Dan Richardson. We caught up with them to hear what life as an S&C lawyer has been like and what advice they’d give to clerks deciding which firm to join. 

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    Leslie Arffa

    “The mentorship and breadth of experiences has stood out to me. I’ve worked on a wide range of cases and gotten to know a number of people at the Firm incredibly well over the past year. I advise clerks to choose a firm where you’re excited about the people you’ll be working with because it’s the relationships that make S&C such a great place to be.”

    Leslie Arffa's Clerkships:

    • Chief Justice John G. Roberts, Jr., United States Supreme Court, 2020 - 2021
    • The Honorable James E. Boasberg, United States District Court, District of Columbia, 2019 - 2020
    • Chief Judge Debra Ann Livingston, United States Court of Appeals, Second Circuit, 2018 - 2019

    Zoe Jacoby

    “What stands out for me is the responsibility and trust placed in associates, even in significant matters. I’ve developed litigation strategies, drafted high-stakes briefs, second chaired an appellate argument and participated in client pitches. The partners prioritize developing associate skills for success at the Firm and beyond. My advice to clerks: Pick a firm that will give you opportunities and responsibility, with mentorship and guidance along the way.”

    Zoe Jacoby's Clerkships:

    • The Honorable Brett M. Kavanaugh, United States Supreme Court, 2020 - 2021
    • The Honorable Amy Coney Barrett, United States Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit, 2019 - 2020

    Daniel Richardson

    “The variety of work stands out for me. In my first year I’ve drafted appellate briefs, led investigations, participated in civil trials and presented to regulatory agencies. I’ve worked across antitrust, intellectual property, securities, civil rights and employment. I would recommend choosing a firm that understands you and the type of lawyer you want to be.”

    Daniel Richardson's Clerkships:

    • The Honorable Stephen G. Breyer, United States Supreme Court, 2020 - 2021
    • The Honorable J. Harvie Wilkinson III, United States Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit, 2018 - 2019