

Drinks With the Deal: Wachtell’s Kling Talks Career Progression, Parenthood
Mar 14, 2024
Jake Kling, Wachtell attorney, shares insights on career progression in M&A law, contrasting case reading approaches as clerk vs. litigation, navigating growth as a young associate, reflecting on memorable deals as a partner, and transitioning to partner while balancing parenting.
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1 2 3 4 5 6
Intro
00:00 • 2min
Career Progression in M&A Law
02:27 • 7min
Contrasting Case Reading Approaches: Clerk vs. Litigation in Chancery Court
09:06 • 2min
Navigating the Growth Path as a Young Associate in a Law Firm
10:53 • 10min
Reflecting on Memorable Deals and Professional Growth as a Partner
20:54 • 2min
Transition to Partner in a Law Firm
23:02 • 6min