PHILADELPHIA, July 26,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Dechert LLP recently sent
50 mid-level associates from around the globe to the Aresty
Institute of Executive Education at the Wharton School of the
University of Pennsylvania for three days of intensive
learning, case studies and more.
Led by esteemed Wharton
professors on the Philadelphia
campus, the program was designed to deepen client relationships and
anticipate risks by enhancing participating lawyers' understanding
of clients' businesses. Through a blend of classroom lectures and
interactive exercises, participants explored key issues such as
corporate finance, private equity, future global business trends
and business strategy, bringing these topics to life.
"Several Dechert partners, our professional development team and
Wharton faculty worked closely
together to curate a meaningful and valuable program for our
associates," said Christina
Sarchio, deputy chair of global talent at Dechert. "We
wanted our associates to know that exceptional client service goes
beyond providing great legal advice. It requires a deep
understanding of our clients' businesses to offer tailored
solutions and deliver outstanding results."
"The purpose of the program was to equip the participants with a
comprehensive set of business skills, ranging from corporate
finance and private equity all the way to global, corporate and
competitive strategy," said Emilie
Feldman, the academic director of the program and a
professor of management at the Wharton School. "My hope is that the
associates came away from the program with a deeper understanding
of the strategic and financial issues their clients face, enabling
them to serve client needs more effectively and
comprehensively."
"An aspect of emphasis at the Wharton Business Program for
Dechert was the importance of developing strong cross-practice
group relationships in both social and professional settings," said
associate Alexander
Andrews. "I enjoyed reconnecting with (and, in some
instances, meeting for the first time) my Dechert colleagues in
different practice groups and discussing our unique experiences at
the firm, the matters on which we work and the clients that we
represent."
"I thought the Wharton program
was really helpful," said Philadelphia associate Tooba Hussain. "There was a balance of
specific details on topics such as private equity, corporate
finance and strategy, as well as marketing ourselves and thinking
about growing our careers as lawyers."
"This program is an example of our commitment to excellent
client service and to our associates' professional development,"
said Ken Young, co-chair of
Dechert's Corporate and Securities practice. "Our hope is that
those who participated will leave with new skills and ways of
thinking they can apply to their practice – for their own benefit,
the benefit of the whole firm and, most importantly, the benefit of
our clients."
About Dechert
Dechert is a global law firm that advises asset managers, financial
institutions and corporations on issues critical to managing their
business and their capital – from high-stakes litigation to complex
transactions and regulatory matters. We answer questions that seem
unsolvable, develop deal structures that are new to the market and
protect clients' rights in extreme situations. Our nearly 1,000
lawyers across 20 offices globally focus on the financial services,
private equity, private credit, real estate, life sciences and
technology sectors.
About Wharton Executive Education
Wharton
Executive Education has served as the global leader in executive
development for 35 years. Steeped in the heritage and analytical
insights of the Wharton School, with an eye toward shaping the
future of business, Wharton Executive Education's individual,
online and custom programs prepare more than 100,000 professionals
a year to transform their careers and organizations. For more
information on Wharton Executive Education's practical business
solutions, visit executiveeducation.wharton.upenn.edu.
About the Wharton School
Founded in 1881 as the
world's first collegiate business school, the Wharton School of the
University of Pennsylvania is shaping
the future of business by incubating ideas, driving insights and
creating leaders who change the world. With a faculty of more than
235 renowned professors, Wharton
has 5,000 undergraduate, MBA, executive MBA and doctoral students.
Each year, 100,000 professionals from around the world advance
their careers through Wharton Executive Education's individual,
company-customized and online programs, and thousands of
pre-collegiate students explore business concepts through
Wharton's Global Youth Program.
More than 105,000 Wharton alumni form a powerful global network of
leaders who transform business every day. For more information,
visit www.wharton.upenn.edu.
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