Ashley Norus

M&A Attorney

[Ashley Norus @ashnor_]

@Kate_MLA_SF And to go even a little deeper, try to inquire about the hours billed by the people who are most similar to you (I.e. associates look at similarly experienced associates). There can be a big discrepancy in hours billed based on the attorney’s seniority and firm structure.

[Ashley Norus @ashnor_]

Great and relatable thread.

As a lawyer, the learning never stops. It’s the reason they call it “practicing” law — because it requires constant reflection, evaluation and improvement. Each day is an opportunity to refine your craft.

[Scott Oliver @SAOliver_Atty]

1/4 I enjoy practicing law.

I'm not saying that I bounce out of bed every morning itching to review a lengthy contract, peck some keys, and slam a cup of coffee...

That’s part of the gig, but if anyone says that they "live" for that, they're probably lying.

[Ashley Norus @ashnor_]

6) DON’T miss out on the opportunity to give firms your resume. Make sure to bring plenty of printed resumes (bonus points if they are on nice paper and stand out).

If you run out of resumes, follow up shortly after with a personalized email and attach your resume.

[Ashley Norus @ashnor_]

Had a great time interacting with Stetson students at yesterdays Law Career fair!

During the event, I noticed some things that made students stand out (in great and not so great ways).

Here’s a thread with some dos and don’ts to remember when meeting prospective employers:

[Ashley Norus @ashnor_]

5) DO follow up with the representatives if you are interested in their firm.

Shoot them an email expressing your interest, they’ll likely pass it along to their hiring partner.

Each time you get your name across their desk you increase chances of getting an interview/offer.

[Ashley Norus @ashnor_]

@ItsMattsLaw Corporate attorney here — I primarily focus on M&A and public company/securities work, but my firm handles pretty much anything business related. I am located in Tampa, FL, but we have offices in numerous other jurisdictions. Feel free to reach out!

[Ashley Norus @ashnor_]

Looking forward to representing my firm at the Stetson Law Career Fair tomorrow!

[Ashley Norus @ashnor_]

Cannot emphasize this enough

[Kevin Bibelhausen @bibelhausen]

Day 58:
Hey Twitter, help me find this kid and in addition to sending him free fabric, I’ll hire him to help make products to sell online.

Go, go, go!

[Ashley Norus @ashnor_]

Law school may not teach you how to be a lawyer, but it teaches you how to THINK like a lawyer

[Ashley Norus @ashnor_]

3) Take it seriously.

Law school is a huge investment financially, emotionally and physically. You likely won’t be able to do everything you are used to doing, and that’s okay. Take this time to learn time-management skills and work your butt off. It’ll pay off in the end.

[Ashley Norus @ashnor_]

3 things I wish I knew as a 1L starting law school:

1) Your 1L grades matter the most.

2) Go through the OCI program no matter what.

3) If you take law school seriously, you likely won’t be the “popular kid” and that’s ok — treat it as the investment it is and be great.

[Ashley Norus @ashnor_]

2) OCI Program

No matter what, go through your schools “on campus interview” program. You may think you’re under qualified, but so is 3/4 your class. Try anyways and, if for nothing else, use it as interview practice.

And apply vastly, you never know who you might impress.

[Ashley Norus @ashnor_]

@BarExamTutor Jonathan Grossman is the reason I passed. HIGHLY recommend.