Our annual Goodwin Alumni Week is specifically dedicated to shining the spotlight on our alumni program and the people who have made our firm successful. Through Goodwin Alumni Week and other year-round initiatives, we strive to amplify, build, and connect our extensive alumni network to foster lifelong connections between Goodwin alumni and current employees.
Explore our hub to view what was featured during this year's Goodwin Alumni Week and how our alumni network stays connected to the firm and each other.
For more information about how to become involved in Goodwin Alumni Week opportunities, please visit the Goodwin Alumni Community Portal or contact the Alumni Engagement Team at DG-Alumni@goodwinlaw.com.
Alumni Week 2024 Agenda
Goodwin Alumni Authors Corner
2:00 PM ET | 11:00 AM PT
Virtual
It comes as no surprise that Goodwin has a number of successful authors among its alumni. Please join our panel of distinguished alumni authors as they share more about what inspires them to write, navigating the process of writing as first-time authors, and how they balance writing with a legal career. Featured alumni authors will be:
Daniel Dain
A History of Boston
Daniel Medwed
Barred: Why the Innocent Can't Get Out of Prison
Tracy Sierra
Nightwatching*
*Recently selected as the first book that will be featured in Jimmy Fallon’s Book Club!
Volunteerism Event: Martha’s Table
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM ET
Washington, DC
Support access to healthy food and volunteer at the Grocery Market. As a market volunteer, you will support shoppers with their groceries, restock inventory, and interact with community members.
Volunteerism Event: Foster Love
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM ET
Washington, DC
Decorate a duffle bag for a child in foster care. Many children going into foster care are given a trash bag to gather their belongings and move to their new home. With Sweet Case Duffle Bags, the focus is on replacing those trash bags with something that gives the children in foster care the dignity they deserve.
Fireside Chat: Goodwin Alum James Parker and Firm Chair Anthony McCusker
1:00 PM ET | 10:00 AM PT
Virtual
Goodwin Chair Anthony McCusker will lead a discussion with Goodwin alum James Parker, General Counsel for the Boston Celtics, on James' career trajectory and how his time at Goodwin prepared him for his in-house career as General Counsel for the Boston Celtics.
Volunteerism Event: National Park Service
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM ET
Washington, DC
Join us for a morning of cleanup and the beautification of one of our National Parks.
Volunteerism Event: Humane Rescue Alliance
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM ET
Washington, DC
Join us for a morning of making snuffle mats for the rescued animals. These interactive mats allow animals to sniff out hidden treats. Fun challenges like snuffle mats help keep animals happy and engaged while they wait to be adopted!
Boston Retired Partners Dinner*
5:30 PM ET
Goodwin's Boston Office
100 Northern Ave
Hosted in the Boston office, our Goodwin Retired Partners Dinner will celebrate our retired partners in the Boston area, their years of service, and their many contributions to the firm.
*This event is invite-only.
Goodwin Alumni Family Day*
4:10 PM ET
Fenway Park
Boston Red Sox vs. Washington Nationals
We will be rounding out 2024 Goodwin Alumni Week by bringing together some of our alumni for Goodwin Alumni Family Day @ Fenway Park. We are looking forward to a great game, amazing company, and a beautiful afternoon at Fenway Park.
*This event is invite-only.
Past Alumni Week Events
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A View from the Senior Seat: Goodwin Alumni in Senior Counsel In-House Roles
Our panel of Goodwin alumni serving in senior counsel roles at various corporations discussed their time at Goodwin, the differences between being in-house versus at a law firm, what they think law firms do well (...and not so well), what career advice they would share with others considering a similar career transition from a law firm, and more.
Panelists:
Kristy Coleman, Senior Counsel, Airbnb
Amy Danzis, Assistant General Counsel, MetLife
Jodi Kalagher, Senior Counsel, Philip Morris Global Brands Inc.
Vivian Wong, Principal Counsel and Senior Manager, Apple Pay & Wallet
Diverse Perspectives – Navigating the Legal Landscape as Asian-American Lawyers Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow
Our panel of accomplished Asian-American Goodwin alumni, now practicing in-house, discussed a myriad of topics, including challenges Asian-American lawyers have faced both in law firms and in-house as well as thoughts on what law firms and companies can do to provide meaningful opportunities and reduce barriers to career advancement for a better tomorrow. Panelists also touched on their career trajectories and day-to-day experiences as corporate counsel.
Panelists:
Daniel D. Koh, Associate General Counsel, M&A, Investments and Strategic Partnerships, Ziff Davis
Dianna Y. Lee (Moderator), Partner, Goodwin
Soo Park, Chief Legal and Compliance Officer, Troy Capital Partners | Quid
Eugene Shin, Commercial Counsel, Twist Bioscience
Jennifer Wong, Deputy General Counsel, Olo
Making the Leap: From Practicing Lawyer to Business Professional
Alternative legal careers are on the rise and provide an opportunity for lawyers to be impactful in careers outside of the billable hour.
Our dynamic group of Goodwin alumni, who pivoted from traditional legal practices to unique and interesting professional roles across industries, discussed how they were able to identify their interests outside of law and make the leap to pursue opportunities that have allowed them to leverage their legal backgrounds along with other technical and transferable skills. Panelists also shared their thoughts on transitioning from a practicing lawyer to a business professional in non-traditional legal roles and provide career advice for anyone considering an alternative path
Panelists:
Katie Aldrich, Director of Coaching and Program Strategy, Fringe Professional Development
Heather Dietrick, CEO, The Daily Beast
Stephanie Dworkin, Director of Client Success, Paladin, PBC
Lisa M. Kahlman, Executive Director, Public Policy and Public Affairs, Ultragenyx
Nicholas Reider, Senior Vice President, Deputy D&O Product Leader – West, Financial Services Group, Aon
Arianne Waldron, Attorney, First Circuit Court of Appeals
A Fireside Chat with Goodwin Alum Jason Kwon, General Counsel, OpenAI and Goodwin Firm Chair-Elect, Anthony McCusker
Goodwin Chair-Elect Anthony McCusker sat down with Goodwin alum Jason Kwon for a fireside chat discussing Jason’s career trajectory and how his time at Goodwin prepared him for his in-house career as General Counsel at OpenAI. Jason spoke to his personal legal journey and all things AI, including how AI will continue to drive our society in unforeseen ways, how it is changing our relationship with knowledge, and what this technology means for us all.
Goodwin Alumni Family Day at The Boston Red Sox
Play ball! Our alumni and their families spent the day at Fenway Park to watch the Boston Red Sox take on the St. Louis Cardinals.
Perspectives
Have you ever wondered what some of the biggest differences — and even similarities — are between working at a law firm like Goodwin and practicing law at a company? See what our alumni have to say.
Connect With Our Alumni Team
To learn more about our alumni program and get involved, visit our website or contact us at DG-Alumni@goodwinlaw.com.