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“The DWT platform is excellent for lawyers who want to grow their
practices, leverage industry
expertise, and work with other likeminded people striving for excellence in a
relatable and
authentic manner.”
Elaine Albrich
Partner | Portland
“DWT offers me a unique platform to grow my practice by providing me with
access to, and
visibility with, global and national companies.”
Brian Nixon
Partner | Washington D.C.
“I joined DWT because of its reputation of doing groundbreaking and
innovative work on behalf of some of the country’s most exciting businesses,
while also feeling comfortable showing up authentically as myself, both as a
member of the LGBTQ community and as an involved parent.”
Vicky Slade
Counsel | Seattle
“DWT is entrepreneurial and collegial. I also really enjoy my diverse
practice, my clients, my colleagues, and getting to play a role in
film/TV/storytelling that impacts audiences, creates change, inspires and
entertains.”
Cheryl Wei
Partner | Culver City
“There is deep expertise in my practice group and I
feel very humble to be part of DWT.”
Laura Sack
Partner | New York
“When we hire, the thought is, 'how do we make sure
they have a path to partnership?' DWT
focuses on long-term development and success.”
Sanjay Nangia
Partner | San Francisco
“DWT takes a real interest in developing
the whole
person, not just the lawyer. They want
to see your full potential.”
giancarlo Urey
Counsel | Los Angeles
Sanjay Nangia
Partner, San Francisco
Joined DWT: 2011
Personal goal in 5 years
Professionally, I hope to continue to have a vibrant and interesting docket
of cases.
How do you describe your work to a child?
I help decide whether the rules are being followed.
If you couldn’t be a lawyer, what would you be?
An engineer.
Why DWT?
What I like most about DWT is that everyone has interesting lives outside
of work;
they are real people who are reasonable about schedules and priorities.
At other
firms, the hierarchical roles are often very clear. If you are on the
bottom
of the chain, it is expected that you are always available—your schedule
is not
your own. This is not the case at DWT. Here it’s acceptable to also be
busy with
other things. The first question colleagues ask is “do you have time?”
I was looking for a place where I could do more interesting work and
spread my wings.
At DWT, I was in court within the first 18 months and have attended more
than
50 depositions so far. Partners are very generous with opportunities;
they are
very seasoned and ready to take on mentorship roles.
Secondments Experience:
In January 2015, I worked in-house with a payments client three days a
week for three
months, and I continue to do regular work for them on-site. It’s a great
opportunity
to be exposed to variety of legal work and to work on projects where you
are
working alongside business clients (and in some cases, the only lawyer).
It’s
the best of both worlds—some in-house experience alongside rewarding law
firm
work.
Jeff Bosley
Partner, San Francisco
Joined DWT: 2014
Personal goal in 5 years
Proud parent of two college students.
How do you describe your work to a child?
I tell stories and solve problems.
If you couldn’t be a lawyer, what would you be?
A journalist or screenwriter.
Why DWT?
My favorite part of working at DWT is the culture. It’s collaborative
[and] supportive,
and the people truly get it in regards to being client-focused. I like
that we
have say in meaningful control over rates and staffing. No barriers and
no bureaucracy
here at DWT. I have all the tools I need to serve clients and to find
new ones.
This firm is more transparent, especially with financials, than any other
law firm
I’ve been at. If you want to have input—build out a team, internal
resources—you
will be heard. If you want to contribute, this is the place for you.
What made
me comfortable with making a lateral move to DWT was that as I learned
about
the practice group strength, the culture, [and] the transparency, I knew
my clients
would benefit from all this support and they would get their needs met.
Giancarlo Urey
Counsel, Las Angeles
Joined DWT: 2013
Personal goal in 5 years
Apparently, the Arctic and the Atlantic Oceans meet, but don’t mix. Within
the next five years, I’d like to scuba dive that location.
How do you describe your work to a child?
I work with people and companies to try to help them resolve disagreements
they may have.
If you couldn’t be a lawyer, what would you be?
I’d probably be (or try to be) a college professor.
Why DWT?
What I enjoy most about working at DWT are the people—both partners and
associates.
They are colleagues as well as friends. I joined as a mid-level
associate, very
new to employment litigation, and developed mentor-type relationships
with several
partners who helped me get a better understanding of the practice and
helped
me grow my career.
The practice of law needs to be a team effort. At DWT, it feels like
there is a genuine
interest in getting to know each other. My colleagues, and even the
partners,
take the time to get to know me.
At my last firm, I was happy enough with the work I was doing, and I knew
if I was
going to make a move it had to be for the right fit. Diversity is very
important
to me, and the California office really, actually values diversity. The
partners
seemed really nice, [and] I felt very comfortable talking through legal
problems
and being heard.
Wendy Kearns
Partner, Seattle
Joined DWT: 2013
Personal goal in 5 years
Finish my many house construction projects.
How do you describe your work to a child?
I help make the apps on your mom's phone available to people around the
world.
If you couldn’t be a lawyer, what would you be?
A chef.
Why DWT?
The firm is supportive of creativity and growth; new ideas are encouraged
and rewarded.
Two years ago, a partner and I identified an opportunity in the
financial services
industry, so we began a new practice based on this industry need. It has
been
very successful, and the work is exciting and fulfilling.
I have opportunities to do a lot of different things; no two days are the
same. I
can spend the morning speaking at a conference, negotiating a deal, and
[then]
mentor associates in the afternoon. DWT gives us a platform to support
all of
that variety. I manage a practice group, and I really enjoy managing
people,
but I also like the practice of law, I get to do it all, while also
contributing
toward inclusion and diversity efforts. DWT supports my desire and
energy to
do a lot of different things for my clients and for myself.
The culture at DWT lends itself to collegiality and to support of both
professional
and personal life. Other law firms are very hierarchal, and that can get
in the
way of enjoying your colleagues. That’s not the case here—DWT is a
pleasant place
to work.
Laura Sack
Partner, New York
Joined DWT: 2015
Personal goal in 5 years
I really love what I do, so my goal in five years is to still be able to
say that I enjoy my job, my colleagues, my clients, and my work, while
continuing
to learn and get better at what I do.
How do you describe your work to a child?
Probably by using too many big words.
If you couldn’t be a lawyer, what would you be?
In 2005-2006, I took a break from the full-time practice of law in order
to do something completely different: I taught a fifth-grade special
education
class in a “high-needs” New York City public school. It was an incredibly
rewarding (and challenging!) experience for me, so I can definitely see
myself
as a teacher, if this whole lawyering thing doesn’t work out for me.
Why DWT?
Coming to work every day is a pleasure. I’ve worked in a lot of great
places, but
this firm feels like home. I’m surrounded by people who are committed to
excellence
and collaboration and who value having an enjoyable work environment.
There is deep expertise in my practice group, and I feel very humble to
be part of
the group. I’ve had to stretch and push myself to be the best. I want to
be the
best, and practicing with the best inspires me to improve. I’m inspired
by my
colleagues to stretch and push myself to be the best lawyer I can be.
The DWT Difference
DWT is committed to supporting talented lawyers as they build successful practices and
meaningful client relationships while maintaining an inclusive work environment. Our formula
for success is “excellence, community and innovation,” with a heavy emphasis on providing
excellent client service. Our core values, which inform decision making throughout the firm,
are to be entrepreneurial, innovative, selfless, inclusive, excellent, open, and supportive.