DC Rising Stars: Mel Bostwick, 36

Understanding what a judge needs to know to rule in your client's favor, and making arguments in a way that gives them the right tools, will make all the difference.

July 24, 2019 at 02:25 AM

2 minute read

ALM Staff

Employer: Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe
Title and Practice Area: Partner, Supreme Court and Appellate

What was the most valuable lesson you learned in your first year practicing law? Transitioning from clerkships to private practice, I learned how to think about problems from the client's perspective and how to give clients advice rooted in understanding their needs and their concerns.

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