Alyssa Engstrom
About Alyssa Engstrom
Alyssa Engstrom is a Recruiting Manager at King & Spalding in Los Angeles, California. She has a diverse background in law and government affairs, having worked at various organizations including Allen Matkins and Polsinelli, and holds degrees from the University of Michigan and USC Gould School of Law.
Current Role at King & Spalding
Alyssa Engstrom serves as a Recruiting Manager at King & Spalding, a position she has held since 2022. Based in Los Angeles, California, she is responsible for overseeing recruitment strategies and processes within the firm. Her role involves identifying talent, managing candidate relationships, and collaborating with various departments to fulfill hiring needs.
Previous Experience at Allen Matkins
Before joining King & Spalding, Alyssa Engstrom worked as a Litigation Associate at Allen Matkins from 2016 to 2020. During her four years at the firm, she gained substantial experience in litigation processes and client representation. This role allowed her to develop her legal skills and contribute to various cases.
Professional Background at Polsinelli
Alyssa Engstrom was an Associate at Polsinelli from 2020 to 2022. In this role, she continued to build her expertise in the legal field while working in Los Angeles, California. Her time at Polsinelli further enhanced her capabilities in legal practice and client management.
Education and Qualifications
Alyssa Engstrom holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Political Science and History, with a minor in the Program in the Environment, from the University of Michigan, where she studied from 2009 to 2013. She also earned a Juris Doctor from USC Gould School of Law from 2013 to 2016. Additionally, she completed a Diversity and Inclusion Certificate at Cornell University, which underscores her commitment to promoting inclusivity in professional settings.
Early Career and Internships
Alyssa Engstrom began her career with various roles that provided foundational experience in public affairs and research. She worked as Head of Government Affairs and Garden Steward at EnrichLA in 2012 for eight months. In 2011, she served as an Outreach Intern at the Michigan League of Conservation Voters for two months and as a Research Assistant at the University of Michigan Institute for Social Research for four months. These positions contributed to her understanding of environmental and social issues.