Advanced Legal Writing Training and Consulting

Endorsements

Summer Associates 2009

Kevin Sherlock, Summer Associate, Mayer Brown:
“Great presentation – very helpful, very insightful, and very fun. You hit on many of the issues that are relevant not only to the summer-associate experience, but also to journal work and life-long writing skills.”
Lauren Mitchell, Summer Associate, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius:
“The course highlights what will be expected of us as summer associates, and the common pitfalls of legal writing. It provides great solutions to those issues that are easy to understand.”
Jarret Hitchings, Summer Associate, Whiteford, Taylor & Preston:
“Organization of materials was excellent. Answered specific questions and concerns and addressed ‘real world’ issues.”
Nathan Murphy, Summer Associate, Skadden:
“Very useful course that is well worth the time investment.”
Brett Hamilton, Summer Associate, Dickstein Shapiro:
“I like the step-by-step process that is provided. It makes writing seem a bit less scary.”
Laura Just, Summer Associate, Allen & Overy:
“Very engaging and specific.”
Daniel Egers, Summer Associate, Greenberg Traurig:
“Engaging, informative, and easy to understand. Outstanding!”
Seema Kakad, Summer Associate, Sidley Austin:
“Liked that it was interactive and practical. Great workshop to have at the beginning of the summer. Thanks!”
Brian Wells, Summer Associate, Weil, Gotshal & Manges:
“I thought the examples were great; also I got a few ‘nuggets’ to take away I can apply to work right away.”
Taylor Stout, Summer Associate, Willkie Farr & Gallagher:
“The Toolkit provides great reference materials. The course addresses the most fundamental problems in legal writing.”
Caroline Vazquez, Summer Associate, Dickstein Shapiro:
“Succinct and interactive. Thanks!”
Alexandra Newman, Summer Associate, Mayer Brown:
“Mr. Guberman’s course was energetic, concise and practical. I will definitely refer to his tips throughout the rest of the summer and beyond. Thank you!”
Tim Frey, Summer Associate, Skadden:
“The course was very informative – I especially liked the four major structure points. The fact that it was an interactive presentation also helped keep my attention throughout.”
Talhia Tuck, Summer Associate, Ropes & Gray:
“Great energy, very helpful tips, current examples, good speed, good use of humor.”
Brandon Radee, Summer Associate, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius:
“The course was great – funny, great pace, total command of the material, very helpful, focused on what we’ll face as legal writers.”
Tanya Hanna, Summer Associate, White & Case:
“I liked that the course focused specifically on rules that are relevant to legal writing at law firms.”
Clay Northouse, Summer Associate, Sidley Austin:
“I thought the presentation was incredibly well organized. And I will go back to my work with more focus and attention to style.”
Becky Shields, Summer Associate, Whiteford, Taylor & Preston:
“The presentation was very simple and well organized. The practice questions were useful and the Toolkit will be a fantastic resource.”
Judy Pichler, Summer Associate, Steptoe & Johnson:
“I found the practical exercises very helpful. Editing the problems with others’ sentences really brought the points across.”
Amara Gossin, Summer Associate, Weil, Gotshal & Manges:
“Focused on practical advice. I particularly appreciated the exercises.”
Margaret Merrill, Summer Associate, Greenberg Traurig:
“The presentation was very helpful. The tips were presented in a very simple manner, which I believe makes utilizing the system more realistic and do-able.”
Reagan Bissonnette, Summer Associate, Ropes & Gray:
“There was so much good information that I wished the presentation was longer. I look forward to reading the rest of the materials you provided.”
“Over the years I’ve edited or written well over a thousand appellate briefs, have spoken on appellate advocacy, and have attended legal writing seminars taught by some of the country’s top instructors. Without a doubt, your session is the best I’ve seen.”
Matthew Sutko,
Appellate Coordinator,
U.S. Department of Justice