ALEXIS GREMS
Attorney Recruiting Assistant
McGuireWoods
How long have you been a member of WALRAA? What has been your favorite experience so far?
6 months. The first meeting I attended, WALRAA brought in a speaker about subconscious stereotypes and I thought it was such a great move on their part and a very entertaining lecture.
What is your favorite moment of your career so far?
The first month I was here we had a big meeting with some top partners and associates in our DC office to pick out our small summer associate team. Preparing the materials for that and then getting to be a part of that meeting made me realize what sort of responsibility I had here and what impact I was really going to be making.
What is the best professional advice you have received?
Get to know the partners and associates. I realize now that they're much more willing to attend events, conduct interviews, etc. when they know who I am and ask them personally. An email is always fine, but a phone call or an in person drop by with a little small talk involved can go a long way.
What do you like to do for fun?
I play on a flag football team on the weekends and ref volleyball games on the weekdays. I also volunteer at a women's shelter in Anacostia where I teach a curriculum on communication specifically via the internet and social media. While sometimes challenging and quite a bit of work, it's always a rewarding time.
