Legal Education,
Law Practice
Aug. 12, 2024
From plaintiff to defense: Key insights gained from my Yoka Panish Fellowship
The externship revealed that different legal practices share more similarities than differences. Yoka Smith’s case management and The Homampour Law Firm’s advocacy are two sides of the same coin, offering a balanced view of litigation’s shared goals and challenges.
Nathan Missaghi
Nathan Missaghi is a J.D. candidate at Southwestern Law School and a Yoka Panish Fellow CALI Award recipient
The Yoka Panish Fellowship, a prestigious opportunity provided through Southwestern Law School, was a transformative chapter in my legal education, offering a comprehensive experience through a split externship between two distinct legal environments. Over ten weeks and 300 hours, I worked at The Homampour Law Firm, specializing in plaintiff-side litigation, and Yoka Smith, a defense firm renowned for its national presence and local expertise. This dual experience, fa...
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