Media Mentions
2008
Lydia Kelley was quoted in the May 19 issue of The National Law Journal about how law firms rooted in the United States are increasingly tapping Master of Law degree programs to recruit foreign lawyers for building out their international networks. Specifically, the Firm is looking this year for students that it could place in its German offices in Munich and Düsseldorf, Ms. Kelley said. "As we're looking for great talent in Europe, there is an increasing desire to have students who have received LL.M. degrees at U.S. law schools," Ms. Kelley said.
2007
Lydia Kelley was quoted in the September 28 issue of the Boston Business Journal about how more law school graduates are accepting jobs in other industries rather than joining law firms. "We do see biotechs and investment banks looking at law students, but you also have law students looking," said Ms. Kelley. "You've got a generation of law students who want to look at all their options, whereas as recently as a few years ago many students would be looking primarily at law firms," she added.
Lydia Kelley was quoted in the August 27 issue of The National Law Journal about how law firms continue to experiment with technology and new summer associate program models to enhance recruitment. According to Ms. Kelley McDermott hones its message and selling points through firmwide interview training for all lawyers. "It's making sure our attorneys understand the importance of being aware of the headline case in D.C. or the pro bono award in the Silicon Valley," Ms. Kelley said.
Lydia R.B. Kelley was quoted in the May issue of the Chicago Lawyer in an article about how to best recruit and keep talented new associates. "Candidates must possess the skills to attract work and clients outside of the firm and have the ability to seek projects and experience within the firm," Ms. Kelley said.
Lydia R.B. Kelley, Tax, Tax - Acquisitions & Restructurings
Lydia Kelley was quoted in the February issue of the Chicago Lawyer in an article concerning the challenges law firms face retaining women and minorities. Ms. Kelley explains the benefits a diverse team gives a law firm. "I'm working on a large transaction right now where this is the case. Clients have said that when you have a bet-the-company case, or a huge transaction, particularly in litigation matters, where you may be dealing with a jury, you want to have different perspectives. Let's see what a women attorney has to say, or a minority attorney may come up with – a different angle, different life experiences, different backgrounds, different thought processes," Ms. Kelley said.
2006
Lydia Kelley was quoted extensively in the May 31 issue of the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin. The article, "'Development time' yields job satisfaction," reported on McDermott Will & Emery implementing a firm-wide "Professional Development" account for associates. The program gives first and second year associates 75 hours that count toward the billables requirement to be used fro professional development experiences. The associates have an opportunity to see first-hand how experienced lawyers handle certain situations. Because the hours count toward the billables requirement for compensation purposes, "The associate can get this experience without having to take a day off, basically," commented Ms. Kelley.
Lydia Kelley was quoted in the March 27 issue of The National Law Journal on more law firms hiring first-year law students to help boost their summer associate ranks.
Lydia Kelley was quoted in the March 6 issue of The National Law Journal on recruiters looking for more international credentials in their new associate candidates.
2004
Lydia Kelley was quoted in the November 15 issue of the National Law Journal in an article that states that McDermott is one of the top hiring firms for Georgetown this year. Noted as the national hiring partner for associate recruiting, Ms. Kelley commented that Georgetown graduates have "excellent skills in writing, research and general advocacy," which makes Georgetown a "key feeder school" for McDermott. She also mentioned that Georgetown is unique because its graduates are represented in all of our U.S. offices.
