About this episode
Juan Dawson is a junior associate at a newly merged megafirm. He’s one of the firm’s many energy industry lawyers – or, as he puts it, a "lawyer for electrons." In this episode, Juan shares how he pivoted to a niche, multi-faceted field involving regulatory compliance and interaction with government agencies. Juan discusses how he reconciles his initial public interest aspirations with a corporate environment. He also touches on collaboration with scientists and engineers, on-campus interviewing, and adjusting to the workload and culture of a large law firm. Despite a steep learning curve, Juan hopes the constructive criticism he receives and his effort to learn will soon help him do more client-facing work and expand his involvement in impactful projects. Juan is a graduate of Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law. This episode is hosted by Katya Valasek. Mentioned in this episode: Seattle Law Learn more about Seattle University School of Law BU Law Learn more about Boston University School of Law Learn more about Seton Hall Learn more about Baylor Law Loyola Law School Learn more about Loyola Law School William & Mary Law Learn more about William & Mary Law School Access LawHub today! Learn more about Blueprint