PAUL, WEISS, RIFKIND, WHARTON & GARRISON LLP

Suzanne K. Skinner
Litigation Associate, former Litigation Paralegal
“During my last year of college, I was seriously considering a career in law, but I wanted
to witness what attorneys actually did before committing myself to attending law school.
Working at Paul, Weiss gave me the opportunity to do just that. The attorneys I worked
for always explained the legal ideas behind the projects I did for them, and were a
fountain of advice when I was applying and deciding where to attend law school. After
two years here, I felt confident in my decision to attend law school. The knowledge I
gained from working as a paralegal, such as juggling many projects and staying
incredibly organized, benefited me in law school. And, more importantly, that knowledge
has helped me be a better attorney. Knowing the process behind the different stages of
a case has truly helped me gain a better understanding of them.”
Karina Yamada
Corporate Associate, former Litigation Paralegal
“I came to Paul, Weiss to gain practical work experience. As a litigation paralegal,
I had a broad range of experiences, from visiting clients’ offices in different states,
to mastering document databases and preparing eye-catching exhibits for a jury trial.
And, every step of the way, I was surrounded by boundless energy, intellect and
camaraderie of the fellow members on my case teams. Not only did my time as a
paralegal at Paul, Weiss inspire me to pursue a career in law, but the interpersonal
and technical skills I learned on the job proved valuable in law school, summer
positions and beyond. I am grateful for the opportunity to return to Paul, Weiss as an
associate and to again contribute to the high quality of service that this firm provides.”