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We asked Thomas Kaufman, to give some insight into their role as an Associate in our New York office and to give an idea of what it’s like working for a global law firm.
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Q&A
How has your career grown since starting at Kennedys?
Virtually my entire legal career has been within Kennedys. I came to Kennedys as a paralegal in 2014 while attending law school at night. I did my summer internships at Kennedys and ultimately, became a full-fledged associate.
What is your current role?
I am an associate at Kennedys in the insurance coverage litigation practice group, and currently occupy a senior role on my cases.
What does a typical day at Kennedys look like for you?
My days vary. I dedicate a portion of each day to ensuring that my clients are kept fully updated on all of my matters. Likewise, as most of my matters entail active litigation, I spend a fair amount of time corresponding with adversaries and clients in order to further my clients’ interests—whether that be in the context of pursuing a settlement, or a favorable result in Court. Beyond that, on any given day I may be preparing for, or participating in, Court conferences, hearings, arguments, depositions, or other similar events.
What is it like working for a global law firm?
Surprisingly collegial. The firm’s reach is quite large, but everyone is happy to help one another across borders.
What is your favourite thing about working at Kennedys?
I appreciate Kennedys’ attention to my growth as an attorney through fast-paced and challenging work, which is balanced by the firm’s respect for my outside life.
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