My Experience at a Law Firm Faegre Baker Daniels My Experience at a Law Firm
What is Faegre Baker Daniels? Faegre Baker Daniels is/has: located in Downtown Minneapolis. an international law firm. the largest law firm in Minnesota. 14 offices in the U.S. founded in 2012. What is Faegre Baker Daniels?
My First Day On my first day, even before I arrived in the office, I was terrified. I wasn’t quite sure what I was afraid of, because I didn’t know what to expect. I knew it was going to help me in the long run but my mind was to focused on the anxiety in general. I felt like I had just volunteered for the Hunger Games, and I knew that I was definitely not the mockingjay.
What I Do at Faegre I have two main jobs at Faegre: Reception This job was originally the only one I had, but it became difficult to do, so I was temporarily moved to the mailroom, until I felt ready to do it again. This job has also gotten me out of my shell and I feel myself getting better at it every week. Mailroom Delivery When I deliver mail, I’m delivering all around from 20th up to the 32nd floor. I’ve met lots of people and have gotten out of my shell since I started, thanks to this job.
My Supervisor My supervisor’s name is Carre. She is really kind and is always trying to help me improve. She has definitely helped me grow from this experience. She has made this experience an enjoyable one.
Me in Action
Me in Action Part 2
My Co-Workers Reception: Jackie Dawn Karen Cynthia Sue Mailroom: Alfred Shawn Madison Willie Chuck David Matt
Ariel My mentor, Ariel, works in Litigation and she’s very kind and funny. We talk about each other’s week and even tackle huge issues like feminism, race, class etc. Plus, she’s really smart and kind of looks like Elsa. Please Note: She may or may not have told me that she has ice powers.
Jackie Jackie Gillispie is one of my coworkers here at Faegre. She helped a lot with my training, especially for receptionist work. She’s extremely nice and generous, and I’m always learning from her and everyone else I come in contact with here. She’s definitely been a guide through this experience.
What I’ve Learned I’ve learned how to interact with adults. I’ve learned how to be more confident in a workplace where everyone is much older than me. Lastly, I’ve learned lots of skills to take with me when I go out into the world by myself.
Plans for the Future I want to be a filmmaker and write screenplays for shows or movies, or become a photographer, (or something visual art related) but I always seen to change my mind every three years… For now, these are the careers I want to pursue.
Thanks to CWSP and Faegre B.D. This was probably the scariest thing I’ve ever had to do, but now I see how much it can affect your life in a positive way. I want to say thank you to the Corporate Work Study Office, my supervisor, co- workers and mentor. You guys are amazing!
Thank You!