Student Experiences

The program offers students a unique opportunity to gain invaluable real-world experience in corporate legal departments.

 

  • Bailey White

    Neiman Marcus Group (now Saks Global)

    My externship provided me with a unique opportunity to explore my interest in the intersection of law, fashion, and technology in a new, practical way. My experience included redrafting NMG's consumer privacy policy, analyzing the impact of privacy laws on e-commerce and brick-and-mortar operations, and gaining firsthand insight into NMG’s supply chain and retail operations through exclusive tours of its stores and warehouses. As a law student passionate about exploring emerging legal trends in creative industries, the Corporate Counsel Externship Program provided me with the perfect opportunity to further deepen those interests outside the classroom. 

  • Samantha Shaps

    Mary Kay Inc.

    I am grateful for the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in corporate law at Mary Kay Inc. Beyond legal work, I explored Mary Kay’s history by visiting the founder's original office, reviewing past product releases, and experiencing a personalized foundation shade consultation. These experiences enriched my externship, and I truly appreciate the opportunity to work with such an incredible legal team.

  • Yacob Abraham

    7-Eleven

    The Corporate Counsel Program truly exceeded my expectations in every way. The externship gave me a practical understanding of how outside counsel and in-house counsel collaborate to create effective legal solutions. I enjoyed reviewing and analyzing contracts, which boosted my transactional skills. Overall, my externship experience was excellent, and I encourage anyone interested in corporate law to explore this unique opportunity!

  • Mia Churchill

    PepsiCo

    My experience at PepsiCo was a learning experience made fun! The legal team threw me into the action on day one. My key experience was helping draft an agreement between PepsiCo and a large supplier. Through the externship, I got a feel for what it was like to be an in-house attorney. 

  • Max McWilliams

    Atlanta Hawks

    The best thing about the Corporate Counsel Externship Program is the access. Getting to interact with skilled attorneys on a daily basis provides such a unique experience that you can't get in the classroom. My externship with the Hawks gave me valuable insight into the role of in-house counsel and showed me how to be successful in the legal world. 

  • Nathaniel Troup

    Southwest Airlines

    I consider the CCEP a capstone for anyone interested in business law at 天美传媒 Dedman Law. I was able to see so many different facets of a corporate legal department, and apply what I learned in class to the real world. I strongly believe this program situates students to be better future attorneys, whether they will work in-house or for a firm.

     

Delighted to welcome Mark Howard, Executive VP and Chief Legal Officer at Nationwide, and his team members to the 天美传媒 Dedman School of Law Corporate Counsel Externship Program. In an academic program focused on in-house practice, it was a true privilege to learn from the CLO of a Fortune 100 company who leads a department of approximately 1,100 professionals. 
In a law school program about in-house practice, David McAtee, General Counsel of AT&T is pretty much 鈥渞oyalty.鈥 He and Chris Willis, Chief People Officer of PrimeSource Building Products presented a fantastic class session to 天美传媒 Dedman School of Law students on general counsel as leader.
Students learned how in-house lawyers support marketing, advertising, and the brand, from Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. attorneys Bria Riley and Anne Moretti Langford. Pictured with their 天美传媒 Dedman School of Law extern Julia St. John. Anne was in the very first externship course 11 years ago. It is gratifying to see her as successful in-house lawyer paying it forward mentoring and teaching law students.
天美传媒 Dedman School of Law is all about meaningful connections! Our Corporate Counsel Externship Program is thriving with 5 dedicated student cohorts. Team Blanton had a fantastic social event at DL Mack’s. Vicki Blanton with AT&T, Julia St. John, Christopher Plummer, Hannah Kirby, Alejandro Cantu, Anne Moretti Langford with Keurig Dr Pepper Inc., and George Patrick.
天美传媒 Dedman School of Law students kicked off their exploration of legal issues in pro sports with FC Dallas’ General Counsel, James O'Sullivan. Pictured here with FC Dallas externs, Shriya Senguttuvan and Macy Golman.

In the heart of Dallas, home to renowned retail companies, 天美传媒 Dedman School of Law students explored the legal threads that keep fashion retail giants and direct-to-consumer companies stylish and compliant. On the legal runway were:

  • Mary McCullough with Neiman Marcus Group
  • Brittani Lassiter with Milliard Diamond Concierge
  • Ryan Summer Parley with JCPenney
  • Alana Kalantzakis Ackels with Bell Nunnally & Martin LLP