Jillian Mc Carthy
About Jillian Mc Carthy
Jillian McCarthy is an Attorney Development Specialist with a diverse background in legal and administrative roles. She holds a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology and has extensive experience in attorney recruiting and development.
Work at Gunderson Dettmer
Jillian McCarthy has been serving as an Attorney Development Specialist at Gunderson Dettmer since 2022. In this role, she focuses on the professional development of attorneys within the firm. Her responsibilities include coordinating training programs, facilitating mentorship opportunities, and supporting the overall growth of legal professionals. Gunderson Dettmer is known for its commitment to fostering talent in the legal field, and McCarthy plays a key role in enhancing the firm's attorney development initiatives.
Previous Experience in Legal Support
Before joining Gunderson Dettmer, Jillian McCarthy accumulated significant experience in legal support roles. She worked as a Legal Secretary at Greenberg Glusker LLP from 2017 to 2018, where she provided administrative support to attorneys. Additionally, she served as an Attorney Recruiting Coordinator at Kirkland & Ellis from 2013 to 2022, managing recruitment processes and enhancing the firm's talent acquisition strategies. Her background in these roles has contributed to her expertise in attorney development.
Educational Background
Jillian McCarthy has a diverse educational background. She graduated from Dracut Senior High School in 2009. She then attended the University of North Carolina Wilmington, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in French Language and Literature and Philosophy from 2009 to 2012. Following this, she studied French Studies at Université Paris-Sorbonne in 2012. McCarthy later pursued a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology at Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education and Psychology from 2018 to 2020.
Early Career and Internships
Jillian McCarthy began her career with an internship at New Hanover County in 2012, where she gained initial exposure to the legal field. Following this, she transitioned to various roles, including her position as an Executive Assistant at Tessemae's All Natural in 2017. These early experiences provided her with foundational skills that she later applied in her legal support and development roles.