From starting as an attorney at Latham & Watkins to becoming an adjunct professor at Northwestern School of Law and eventually taking on roles in career services at Kirkland & Ellis and DePaul University, Kevin Agnew, the Director of Attorney Career Services at Latham & Watkins, shares his journey and the pivotal moments that led him to his current role. He provides Michael Sachs with insights into career alignment and the evolving nature of the legal industry. He also explores the importance of curiosity and compassion in professional development and gives practical advice on navigating your legal career.
In-House Legal: Uncovered · A Conversation with Kevin Agnew
Kevin Agnew currently serves as the Director of Attorney Career Services at Latham and Watkins, a position he has held since May 2019. He runs the firm's career design program and oversees the global alumni program. Prior to this, Kevin began a stint as an adjunct professor at Northwestern School of Law and worked as a career link coach at Kirkland & Ellis. He's also worked as an assistant director of law career services at DePaul University and an assistant regional counsel at the Social Security Administration.
Kevin started his legal career as an attorney at Latham & Watkins. He completed his bachelor's degree in cultural anthropology at the University of Iowa in 2001 and then went on to obtain a master's degree in international relations and affairs from the University of New South Wales in Sydney in 2003, and following that, he attended Northwestern for law school and graduated in 2007.
