We feel that the best spokespersons for our summer program are our alumni, many of whom are members of our current legal staff. Here are comments from some of our alumni about their experiences in Bodman’s summer program.
“My summer at Bodman helped me to see law in the real world, outside of what I have learned in law school. Bodman provides a wide-range of assignments across the firm’s many practice areas and summer associates benefited from the opportunity to explore these. During my summer at Bodman, I also formed a bond with my fellow summer associates and enjoyed the guidance and kindness of the firm’s attorneys.”
Jessica D. Gorga, Associate
Detroit Office
Summer Associate Class of 2005 and 2006
“I was thrilled with my experience as a summer associate at Bodman. During the interview process, every recruiter will tell you that it’s “the people” that sets their firm apart from the others. That is most certainly true for Bodman. The firm excels at fostering the spirit of camaraderie among the summer associates by offering a wide variety of interaction and support through office rotations, work assignments, hearings, depositions and social activities. I feel very fortunate to have had this opportunity, and I am proud to count my fellow summer associates as friends and future co-workers.”
Jennifer A. Goulah, Associate
Detroit Office
Summer Associate Class of 2005
“My summer at Bodman was the most enjoyable working experience I have ever had. While the work was certainly challenging, we were encouraged to ask questions, get to know everyone, and, most of all, to have fun and really enjoy the summer.”
Michelle T. Thomas, Associate
Detroit Office
Summer Associate Class of 2005 and 2006
“I had a great summer as a summer associate at Bodman. I learned more about the practice of law than I have in school. Everyone at the firm went out of their way to make sure that we were comfortable, busy and learning. We also had a great group of summer associates who got along well and made some truly lasting friendships.”
Alesia Watson Dobbins, Associate
Detroit Office
Summer Associate Class of 2005 and 2006
“Working as a summer associate at Bodman was more rewarding than I could ever have imagined. The attorneys and staff were kind and supportive, and the legal experience was invaluable. As a result, I look forward to enjoying many years in the future with Bodman.”
Sarah J. Williams, Associate
Detroit Office
Summer Associate Class of 2003
“I was most impressed with the Bodman attorneys. Bodman people are kind, interesting, and passionate people who not only made me feel welcome, but also made my summer a truly exciting experience.”
Ryann O’Boyle Bunch, Associate
Troy Office
Summer Associate Class of 2003
“During my summer at Bodman, I was able to work on a variety of interesting projects for attorneys in various practice groups. I was able to get a real sense of what being a Bodman attorney would be like. Both associates and partners made an effort to get to know me and to show me that Bodman offers both a sophisticated practice and a collegial environment.”
Catherine Kavanagh Schwedler, Associate
Detroit Office
Summer Associate Class of 2002
“As a summer associate I received a wide variety of assignments including real estate, contract disputes, and employment issues. I was also able to attend depositions, mediations and real estate closings. What made my summer associate experience really special though is the bond I formed with my fellow summer associates. We worked really well together and also had a lot of fun. It’s great that the firm encourages those relationships.”
Malgorzata S. Stella, Associate
Troy Office
Summer Associate Class of 2001
“During my summer with Bodman, I found the attorneys to be collegial, willing to explain assignments in detail, and willing to provide feedback to associates. There was even a writing seminar, where an attorney analyzed your writing, noted your strengths, and suggested strategies to improve. If a pleasant summer doing sophisticated legal work and learning from highly competent attorneys is your idea of a great summer associate experience, then you will have a great summer at Bodman.”
Allen W. Venable, Associate
Detroit Office
Summer Associate Class of 2002