Clerks Brochure - Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP

Andrew J. Estes, Associate
Litigation
Law Clerk to Honorable Mary Beck Briscoe, U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit,
2009-2010. Harvard Law School (J.D., cum laude, 2009); Marquette University
(B.A., summa cum laude, 2006). Senior Technical Editor, Harvard Law &
Policy Review.
Following my clerkship, I came to New York City because I was drawn to
the complex cases, headline-drawing litigation, and top-notch lawyers that
are part of the financial center of the world. I started practicing at another
firm in the city, but after a year I decided to look for a firm that better suited
my career goals in litigation and white-collar defense. I interviewed with
Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP because of its reputation for high quality
work, the excellence of its attorneys, and the non-hierarchical environment.
Since working here, Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel has exceeded my
expectations. After a year at the firm, I was able to participate in a range of
civil, criminal, and regulatory matters with fascinating legal and factual issues.
Being on leanly-staffed teams or matters where I am the only associate,
I have had terrific opportunities, including drafting briefs and submissions
to government agencies and preparing individuals to testify in regulatory
investigations. Kramer Levin also supported and encouraged me doing pro
bono work, where I was able to take and defend depositions. At this firm, not
only do you get substantive experience, you really get to know and appreciate
having colleagues who are smart, hard-working, and pleasant to see every
day. As an associate at Kramer Levin, I get to do the challenging, rewarding
work that I want, with talented, friendly people who enjoy it as much as I do.
Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP