Mark Kressel- Litigation Associate, Los Angeles

I am constantly impressed with the opportunities I have found working at Irell.  From the day I arrived, I have been invited to play an important role in numerous aspects of the cases I work on.  When my colleagues ask my opinion, they really listen.

Azar Mouzari- Litigation Associate, Los Angeles

Why Irell?  For me, the answer is simple and two-fold.  First, Irell offers junior associates unmatched exposure to the kind of work typically reserved for senior attorneys at other firms.  Within my first few months at Irell I was given numerous opportunities to draft substantive legal documents (motions, expert reports, etc.), take depositions, and communicate directly with experts and clients.  The second, and possibly most important, reason I chose to join Irell is the people that work here.  I have met amazing mentors and some of my best friends at Irell.  I can't ask for a better place to work and play! 

Mike Kaplan- Transactional Associate, Los Angeles

One of the things I appreciate about I&M is that the partners have trusted me from the beginning to participate in deals at the highest levels, including negotiating key agreements and interacting directly with clients.  These opportunities have advanced my experience and skill set faster than peers at other firms.

Lucy Stark- Litigation Associate, Los Angeles

At Irell, categories such a first or fifth-year associate don't matter as much as capability and a willingness to step up to the plate.  I have found that, no matter how junior you are, if you have something to say, people will listen.  The result is an intellectually stimulating and challenging environment that also produces excellent results for our clients.

Ronnie Roy- Transactional Associate, Los Angeles

Irell's transactional department offers a truly unique experience.  We work on high-profile deals and with innovative and sophisticated clients like many ofther top firms, but our department size is much smaller, which means that as an associate, I am able to play an integral part in every facet of our deals and am relied on to interact with our clients on a regular basis. 

Sandra Haberny- Litigation Associate, Newport Beach

Irell has a well-deserved reputation as an IP powerhouse. We take on challenging, high-profile cases, and the attorneys here are among the most creative in the business. Irell also has a reputation for training excellent litigators. But I didn’t realize the extent of opportunities I would have until I started working here. As a first-year associate, I took and defended depositions across the table from senior partners of very prestigious firms. Because of the training I got at Irell, I felt like I belonged there. I have traveled around the world, met a Nobel prize winner, and been involved in decisions that will shape some of the most important technologies of our time.  

Justin Klaeb- Litigation Associate, Newport Beach 

I chose Irell because I thought it was the best place to learn how to be an excellent litigator and I have not been disappointed. I have been given the opportunity to develop professional skills through experiences like taking and defending depositions, running client meetings, and examining witnesses at trial -- all as a junior associate. On top of that I have been mentored by partners and senior attorneys who are among the best at what they do and genuinely care about the development of the firm's junior attorneys. This balance of meaningful experience and mentoring is why I chose Irell and why, three years later, I am confident that I made the right decision.