Interview with a Biglaw Partner: Jeff Chapman, Gibson Dunn Co-Chair of Global M&A

In this podcast, Mike interviews Jeff Chapman: Partner, Co-Chair of Global Mergers and Acquisitions, and Executive Committee Member at Gibson Dunn. You can read Jeff's bio here: www.gibsondunn.com/lawyer/cha...
Mike and Jeff met when Mike was a law school Dean of Career Services, and they became good friends - in this interview, Jeff shares his story, some thoughts and advice about law school, and a bit of biglaw hiring advice.
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[@lionlikemessenger]

This was a masterclass in effective interpersonal communication.

[@LawandLore]

I like how candid Jeff was about everything, from school tiers to diversity. Great interview!

[@sonora_rey]

This was great

[@keri8519]

Hi, this is a great interview! Can you also interview a female partner?

[@mikespivey7422]

We've asked! Working on this from multiple people.

[@samsonsu1541]

So on the one hand I appreciate his encouragement for folks going to non t14s but on the other hand whatever that non14 might be, being the top 5% of the class won't even land an interview at his firm? Not a job offer but an interview?

[@mikespivey7422]

I think that might not quite be right and will re-listen. But I believe Jeff said he recruits at the top 30 schools. I then asked if I were to become dean of the 100th ranked school would he interview students in the top 5% and he said he'd more likely interview my #1/#2 ranked student at that school.

[@stephenpope578]

You’re insane if you choose biglaw