Baker & Hostetler LLP

Cleveland associate Joseph Esmont, right, and Washington,D.C., associate Trevor Stanley at the 2009 AssociateAcademy.Associate Academy exceeded all my expectations. It was alot of fun, well taught, and a great growth opportunity.It helped me improve on important skills, such as probingfor information, and it helped make me more aware of whatpartners are looking for in my work product.The hands on sessions, particularly the negotiating andclient interview skills, were most valuable to me. Nothingteaches like experience.Joseph M. EsmontCleveland associateUniversity of Virginia