Vanderbilt University Law School, Greater Nashville Area
Among the nation's leading law schools, Vanderbilt stands out for its pathbreaking approaches to educating lawyers for the 21st century by connecting outstanding theoretical training to real-world strategies and experiences that provide immediate advantages to graduates. With about 175 students in each entering JD class and an accessible and distinguished faculty, Vanderbilt offers a challenging and collegial intellectual environment. An extensive network of more than 8,900 alumni in 50 states, Washington, D.C., 4 U.S. territories, and 37 foreign nations reflects the school's national and international reach.
Vanderbilt University Law School Alumni
Brett Cassidy
Partner at Latham & Watkins
Law Practice
Education
Vanderbilt University Law School 1995 — 1998
JD
University of Southern California - Marshall School of Business 1991 — 1994
BS, Entrepreneurship
Charlotte Walsh de Serrant
Responsable RH
Civic & Social Organization
Education
IAE Caen 2014 — 2015
Master 2 Gestion des Ressources humaines, En cours
Université Lille 2 2008 — 2009
Master 2, Sciences Politiques (Humanitaire - Droits de l'Homme)
Vanderbilt University Law School 2007 — 2008
LLM, International Law, Human Rights
FACO (Faculté libre de droit et gestion) 2003 — 2007
Maitrise, Droit International et Européen
Experience
SOLTHIS (Solidarité Thérapeutique et Initiatives pour la Santé) July 2015 - Present
VAINCRE L'AUTISME October 2011 - July 2015
International Criminal Court - Cour Pénale Internationale January 2010 - July 2010
Liga Mexicana Por la Defensa de los Derechos Humanos June 2009 - December 2009
UNESCO March 2009 - June 2009
Skills
International Relations, European Law, Courts, Policy Analysis, Criminal Law, Politics, Français, Public Policy, International Law, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Anglais, Public Administration, Immigration Law, Human Resources, Human Rights
Christian Carlson
Student at University of Oxford, Faculty of Law and Said Business School
Law Practice
Education
University of Oxford 2014 — 2015
Master of Science (MSc), Law & Finance
Vanderbilt University Law School 2010 — 2013
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
Colorado College 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History, Phi Beta Kappa; Magna Cum Laude
Experience
Seattle City Attorney's Office September 2013 - September 2014
United States District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee September 2012 - December 2012
Federal Trade Commission June 2012 - August 2012
Tennessee Attorney General's Office January 2012 - April 2012
Washington State Attorney General's Office June 2011 - August 2011
The Princeton Review February 2009 - August 2010
Skills
Legal Writing, Litigation, Mergers & Acquisitions, Securities Regulation, Financial Regulation, Public Speaking, Corporate Governance, Antitrust Law, Constitutional Law, Courts, Social Media, Westlaw, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Research, Civil Litigation, Microsoft Word, Corporate Law, Politics, LexisNexis, Teamwork, Microsoft Office, Policy Analysis, Legal Research, Corporate Finance, International Law
David Darwin
Business Advisor, Texas Joe's; Expert Speaker, International Telecommunications Specialist
Law Practice
Education
London School of Economics and Political Science 2013 — 2014
Master of Laws (LLM), Information Technology, Communications and Media, with Merit
Vanderbilt University Law School 2006 — 2009
J.D., Law
Vanderbilt University 2002 — 2006
B.A., Economics, Political Science
Experience
Expert Speaker January 2015 - Present
Texas Joe's July 2014 - July 2015
The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) October 2013 - December 2014
Kelley Drye & Warren LLP May 2013 - September 2013
Droit et Justice January 2013 - March 2013
Fulbright Commission September 2011 - January 2013
Paul Hastings January 2010 - July 2011
Paul Hastings May 2008 - August 2008
Office of Commissioner Deborah Tate, US Federal Communications Commission May 2007 - August 2007
Missouri Democratic Party May 2006 - August 2006
Skills
Legal Issues, Corporate Governance, Human Rights, Public Speaking, Legal Research, Administrative Law, Political Science, Policy, Corporate Law, Research, Legal Writing, Lexis, Legal Advice, International Relations, Legal Assistance
Elsa Bourgois
legal cousnel at YEP SA
Oil & Energy
Education
Vanderbilt University Law School 2002 — 2003
LL.M, Law
Université Paris Sud (Paris XI) 2000 — 2001
DESS, Law
Université Panthéon Assas (Paris II)
Experience
YEP SA December 2007 - Present
BMC Software March 2004 - December 2007
BMC Software 2004 - 2007
Elsa Bourgois
legal counsel at BMC Software
Computer Software
Education
Vanderbilt University Law School 2002 — 2003
LL.M, Law
Experience
BMC Software March 2004 - Present
Elsa Bourgois
Juriste chez Edison Capital Partners
Financial Services
Education
2002 — 2003
LL.M, Droit
Université Panthéon Sorbonne (Paris I) / IAE Paris
Maîtrise Droit des Affaires Internationales
Université Paris Sud (Paris XI)
DESS Droit des nouvelles technologies
Experience
Edison Capital Partners March 2008 - Present
BMC Software 2004 - 2007
Erica Campbell
Corporate Vice President at CCS
Philanthropy
Education
Vanderbilt University Law School 1998 — 2001
J.D.
University of Maine 1991 — 1998
B.A., Political Science
Experience
CCS January 2005 - Present
Gary Friedmann & Associates, Bangor, ME September 2001 - December 2004
Skills
Fundraising, Philanthropy, Planning Studies, Capital Campaigns, Annual Giving, Strategic Planning, Moves Management, Volunteer Management
Gisela Hodge
Trustee at Latin American Women's Rights Service
Civic & Social Organization
Education
University of Strathclyde 2010 — 2012
Research Student, Human Rights
Vanderbilt University Law School 2009 — 2010
LL.M., International Law & Human Rights
Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Studies 1997 — 2001
B.A, Law
Experience
Latin American Women's Rights Service October 2014 - Present
Women's Resource Centre May 2014 - April 2015
Latin American Women's Rights Service June 2013 - May 2014
The University of Strathclyde October 2010 - September 2012
Vanderbilt University March 2010 - May 2010
VULS Domestic Violence Clinic September 2009 - February 2010
Canales Zambrano y Asoci July 2008 - July 2009
Mexican Senate November 2006 - June 2008
Nuevo Leon Economic Development Agency March 2004 - October 2006
Afirme Bank May 2002 - February 2004
Skills
Spanish, International Law, Policy Analysis, International Human..., Violence Against Women..., Public Policy, Legal Research
Jamie Sarkozy (Eckstein)
Business Development and Strategic Business, Market and Competitive Intelligence
Law Practice
Education
Vanderbilt University Law School
Doctor of Law (JD)
Brown University
AB, Economics, Developing Economies
Experience
Kaye Scholer LLP January 2009 - January 2015
Bloomberg LP -- Legal Products 2006 - 2009
Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman 2003 - 2005
Skills
Marketing, Recruiting, Legal Research, Contract Negotiation, Strategy, Start-ups, Project Management, Business Development, Corporate Law, Management, Internal Communications, Legal Writing, Budgets, Team Management
Jeremie Cohen
Legal Services Professional
Legal Services
Education
Vanderbilt University Law School 2009 — 2010
LL.M., Law
CRFPA Versailles 2006 — 2007
CAPA, Law
Université Panthéon Sorbonne (Paris I) / IAE Paris 2005 — 2006
Master 2 Recherche Droit International Privé et Droit du Commerce International, Law
Université Paris X Nanterre 2001 — 2005
Maîtrise, Droit des Affaires
Experience
Cap Enseignement Supérieur 2010 - Present
Euro Legal Counsel Group (GIE) December 2006 - July 2007
Cabinet Bensoussan June 2005 - August 2005
Skills
International Law, Civil Litigation, Corporate Law, Family Law, Legal Research, Legal Assistance, Courts, Mediation, Administrative Law, Dispute Resolution, Legal Writing, Mergers, Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Criminal Law, Arbitration, Intellectual Property, International..., Alternative Dispute..., Immigration Law, Competition Law
Manuel Isler
Associé, BMG Avocats
Law Practice
Education
Europacollege 1993 — 1994
Master, EC law
1988 — 1989
---, Law
1982 — 1986
Licence, Droit
Vanderbilt University
Experience
BMG Avocats July 1999 - Present
BMG Avocats 1996 - 1999
Lenz & Staehelin 1989 - 1996
Skills
Conseil juridique, Droit des sociétés
Matthew Ledvina
Private Client Adviser and International Tax Lawyer
Law Practice
Education
New York University School of Law
LL.M, Taxation
Vanderbilt University Law School
J.D., Law
Baylor University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Economics
Experience
Anaford 2009 - Present
Julius Baer 2009 - 2010
Baker & McKenzie 2004 - 2009
Hiscox 1996 - 1999
Skills
Private Banking, International Tax..., Wealth Transfer Planning, Wealth Preservation..., International Tax
Philip Nagel
Rechtsreferendar, Ministerium der Justiz Saarland
Government Administration
Education
Vanderbilt University Law School 2014 — 2015
Master of Laws (LL.M.), Law, LL.M. Dean's List
Universität Bayreuth 2008 — 2014
Dipl.-Jur., Rechtswissenschaft
Albertus-Magnus-Schule 1998 — 2007
Abitur
Experience
Ministerium der Justiz Saarland ObergefreiterBundeswehrOctober 2007 - June 2008
Richard Lagani
Senior Management Professional
International Trade and Development
Education
Vanderbilt University Law School 1984 — 1987
JD, Law
New York University 1981 — 1984
BA History; BA German cum laude, History; German, cum laude
Experience
TECHNOLOGY PARTNERS, Inc. d/b/a Imagine Software July 2012 - Present
MMRGlobal June 2012 - Present
MMRGlobal January 2011 - Present
Chartis January 2007 - December 2010
AIG 2002 - 2007
Skills
Strategy, Brokers, Divestitures, Executive Management, Leadership, New Business Development, Product Development, Project Implementation, Corporate Governance, Claims Management, Reinsurance, Organizational..., Strategic Planning, Liability, Regulatory Affairs, Underwriting, Property & Casualty..., Direct Marketing, Takaful Insurance, Negotiation, Islamic Finance, Marketing Strategy, Marketing, Business Development, Risk Management, Insurance, Arbitration, Analysis, Relationship Management, Enterprise Risk..., Management, Claim
Rita Nicole Thomas
Associate at Allen & Overy
Law Practice
Education
Institute for Law and Finance 2011 — 2012
Master of Laws (LL.M.), Banking, Corporate, Finance, and Securities Law
Vanderbilt University Law School 2006 — 2009
J.D.
Florida International University 2002 — 2006
B.B.A., International Business/Trade/Commerce
Experience
Allen & Overy March 2015 - Present
Altisource 2014 - 2015
Allen & Overy February 2012 - March 2013
Chris A. Stacy & Associates, P.C. June 2009 - July 2011
The Honorable Frances H. Stacy, Southern District of Texas 2009 - 2010
American Civil Liberties Union of Florida 2008 - 2008
Skills
Corporate Law, Securities Regulation, Alternative Dispute..., Legal Advice, Commercial Litigation, Competition Law, Corporate Finance, Corporate Governance, Negotiation, Civil Litigation, International Law, Mediation, Mergers & Acquisitions, Legal Research, Intellectual Property, Litigation, Contract Negotiation, Securities Offerings, Exceptional People..., Due Diligence, Legal Writing
Sean Caley
Managing Counsel Asia Pacific Region at Renault Group
Automotive
Education
Vanderbilt University - Owen Graduate School of Management 1996 — 2000
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Finance and Human Resources Management
Vanderbilt University Law School 1996 — 2000
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Corporate
Vanderbilt University 1987 — 1991
Bachelor's degree, Geology/Earth Science, General
Experience
Renault Group January 2015 - Present
Renault September 2013 - December 2014
Nissan North America, Inc. July 2006 - August 2013
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP 2005 - 2006
Seward & Kissel LLP 2000 - 2005
Skills
Legal Research, Corporate Finance, Joint Ventures, Management, Corporate Governance, Restructuring, Corporate Law, Structured Finance
Sebastian Rothweiler
Associate bei Hengeler Mueller
Judiciary
Education
Hessen 2011 — 2013
Zweites juristisches Staatsexamen, vollbefriedigend
Vanderbilt University Law School 2010 — 2011
Master of Laws (LL.M.), Law
Johann Wolfgang Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main 2005 — 2009
Staatsexamen, Jura
Experience
Hengeler Mueller February 2014 - Present
Land Hessen September 2011 - September 2013
Skills
Legal Research, Legal Advice, Legal Writing, Commercial Litigation
Thomas Fetzer
Professor of Law bei University of Mannheim
Research
Education
Vanderbilt University Law School 2002 — 2003
Master of Laws (LL.M.), Law
Universität Mannheim / University of Mannheim
Staatsexamen, Jura
Experience
University of Mannheim October 2012 - Present
TU Dresden - University of Dresden October 2010 - October 2012