Blumenthal Richter & Sumet (“BRS”) was delighted to host Caryn Voland, Dean for Graduate Admissions at Georgetown University Law Center (“Georgetown Law”), during her visit to Bangkok, Thailand. Senior Partner Ira Blumenthal, a proud graduate of Georgetown Law’s Juris Doctorate program (Class of ’94), organized this information session as part of our commitment to the career development program for associates and our support for their continued education.

Ira and Caryn provided associates with an understanding of how, as the practice of law becomes increasingly international, an understanding of U.S. law provides lawyers with a competitive advantage. In addition to sharing information on Georgetown Law’s academic program and application process, Caryn also offered advice on how the LL.M. degree could fit into prospective students’ various career paths.

Furthermore, Ira discussed how obtaining a second legal degree at Georgetown Law provides junior to mid-level associates with many intangible personal and professional benefits. These benefits include access to a global alumni network and exposure to the life experience of living in Washington D.C.

Ira remarks, “BRS’s Associates have always distinguished themselves from their peers at other firms by their business-oriented perspective. The process of spending time in a foreign country and growing as a person, not just as a lawyer, adds to one’s ability to frame legal practice in a variety of contexts. Georgetown Law has played a noteworthy role in my career as a lawyer, entrepreneur, and investor.”

Georgetown Law, based in Washington D.C steps away from the Supreme Court of the United States,” is one of the United States, “Top-14” law schools.