RECRUITMENT

Summer Associate Program
Lewis King maintains a summer associate program that provides law students with a unique opportunity to experience life in our law firm.  The program provides a balance of social activities and real-world work assignments.  The program starts with a three-day orientation in which shareholders and associates share information on their clerking experiences, their courtroom experiences and general practice tips.  The summer associates also receive extensive training on computer systems and other resources available to them.  The purpose of our Summer Associate program is to make offers of employment to those who demonstrate exceptional legal skills and the ability to become productive members of the firm.  The number of summer associates that are hired is determined by expected hiring needs for future associates. 

The Lewis King Summer Associate Program also includes:

• The assignment of a shareholder mentor and a young associate mentor

• A checklist of activities including: attendance at depositions, client meetings, court hearings, mediations, trials, internal practice group meetings and monthly associate training meetings

• Formal and informal feedback

• Regular social activities with associates and shareholders

"From my first year forward, I only clerked at Lewis King. But, more importantly, I never looked for another clerkship. Within one week of working here, I knew this is where I wanted to be."

– Chris McCarty, Class of 2006, University of Tennessee

Recruitment Process
Recruitment days are scheduled at the University of Tennessee and Vanderbilt University for both the Knoxville and Nashville office of Lewis King.  Recruitment for second year law students is completed by October for the following summer.  Recruitment for first year students is completed by February.  Resumes from students at other schools who have an interest in practicing law in Nashville or Knoxville may be submitted by mail to the appropriate office. 

Knoxville:
Lawrence F. Giordano
P.O. Box 2425
Knoxville, TN 37901

Nashville:
Lisa R. Cole
P.O. Box 198615
Nashville, TN 37219

Administrative/Support Personnel
Resumes for positions for administrative and support personnel should be sent to:

Knoxville:
Linda Glasgow
Director of Human Resources & Training
Lewis, King, Krieg & Waldrop, P.C.
P.O. Box 2425
Knoxville, TN  37901

Nashville:
Teresa Donohoo
Office Administrator
Lewis, King, Krieg & Waldrop, P.C.
201 Fourth Avenue, N., Suite 1500
P.O. Box 198615
Nashville, TN 37219

Minority Recruitment
Lewis King has always maintained a strong commitment to minority hiring.  Attorneys at Lewis King have been active in numerous bar association committees dedicated to the recruitment and development of minorities in the profession.  In addition, the firm is a participant in the annual University of Tennessee Minority Student Reception and a participant in local events sponsored by the city to encourage the recruitment of minority students to remain in the area.