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Careers in Finance Law

Careers in Finance Law
Tuesday, June 9, 2026 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Format: Hybrid 
Local participants are encouraged to attend in person to benefit from networking, discussion, and the full program experience.

Program Fee:
Students and Alumni of Sponsoring Schools: Free*
Members: $25
Non-Members: $50

*Students and alumni from sponsoring law schools: To ensure your free registration, update the law school section under Manage My Account before registering, or register using your law school email address. For questions or to register, sign in or call (212) 382-6663.

Note: This hybrid event will be held in-person with a live webcast of the panel presentation. Select your preference for in-person or virtual attendance before completing your registration below. Virtual attendees will receive a final confirmation email containing the Zoom link and access code to join the event 2 hours prior to the event.

Description:
New York City is the global financial hub, offering unparalleled opportunities for emerging lawyers interested in the business of capital, credit, and complex transactions. From Wall Street to the world of private equity, the finance landscape is fast-moving and highly sophisticated. Lawyers in this space represent both lenders and borrowers in structuring and negotiating complex financing arrangements. Join our panel of finance attorneys as they share insights from diverse areas, including fund finance, leveraged finance, and other transactional specialties. Gain valuable perspectives on the skills needed to succeed, how to go in-house, current market trends, and strategies for launching your career in this dynamic field.

Summer Series 2026 Brochure - contains the program agenda, list of speakers, and more!

Speakers:
Patrick Calves, Partner, Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Jonathan Agudelo, Executive Director, SMBC Group
Catrell Jewel, Associate, Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP
Alison Syré, Senior Vice President, Macquarie Group

Moderator:
Michael Tenenhaus, Manager of Professional Development, Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Sponsoring Committees:
New Lawyer Institute, Mary Fitzpatrick and Gregory Brown Jr., Co-Chairs
Career Advancement and Management, Michael Tenenhaus and Chaula Shukla, Co-Chairs
Law Student Perspectives Committee, Caroline Gentile, Chair

Thank you to our sponsoring law schools:




To become a sponsoring law school, please contact Kevin Stasiewski at kstasiewski@nycbar.org


Where
42 W 44th Street New York 10036

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