Law & Finance

Abir, Cohen, Treyzon & Salo, LLC

Mentor: Renata Salo, founding partner

Overview:

This position will provide the intern with an opportunity to experience working in a law firm with an emphasis on litigation and trial experience: Civil Litigation that will range from medical malpractice, products liability, catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death. An intern(s) will have the opportunity to work on cases that are going to trial, possibly attend hearings (whether in person or on Zoom), and file documents with the civil court. The intern(s) will also be able to attend and watch depositions, mediations and focus groups on current litigation cases in the firm.

Responsibilities:

Intern(s) may be asked to perform other tasks such as entering information of clients files, summary of appearances attended, and other support tasks that will be related to civil litigation.

Requirements: Must be 16 years old and over.

Time Frame:

One to two days per week, Monday to Friday (as intern requests)

# of Positions: 2

Eligibility: Rising Seniors Imperial Capital

Sponsors: John Mack (Eden Mack ’17), Chris Shepard (Kya Shepard ’19)

Mentors: Jonathan Lee and Michael Chan, Managing Directors

Overview:

The Imperial Capital Investment Banking Summer Internship Program is designed to provide current undergraduate students the opportunity to work in an investment banking environment, specifically in the corporate finance division of our business. Our primary goal is to make the intern feel as if they were full-time Investment Banking Analyst with us. The program consists of the intern being paired with a team of mentors within the Investment Banking group to observe areas of the business as well as contribute deliverables over the course of the program.

Website Responsibilities:

The main objective of the Investment Banking Summer Analyst

Internship Program is to provide exposure and experience to corporate finance, specifically mergers and acquisitions and capital raises for middle market companies. Summer interns at Imperial Capital will work actively with junior team members with the guidance of Directors and Managing Directors to execute a variety of tasks to support corporate finance transactions across multiple industry sectors. Responsibilities include:

• Conduct research on industry trends in consumer, media and entertainment, industrials and business services

• Assist on preparing presentations on companies and analyses of their financial statements

• Participate on due diligence calls with management teams

• Identify capital sources, strategic investors and financial buyers

Requirements:

• Interest in corporate finance and how companies evolve through mergers and acquisitions and capital raises

• Ability to thrive in a fast paced, deadline driven environment with a proven commitment to turning in consistently high quality work as a self-starter

• A high level of integrity, energy and flexibility with a positive team oriented “can-do” attitude

• Develop strong interpersonal relationship skills along with the ability to communicate and develop a personal style conducive to building relationships

• Develop strong teamwork orientation, unquestionable honesty and integrity, intellectual curiosity and dedication to providing the best product to clients

Time Frame:

June - mid-July

3 weeks / 20-25 hours per week

3 days a week (9:00am - 4:00pm)

# of Positions: 2 in Los Angeles, CA Office (in-person)

Eligibility: Rising Seniors Los Angeles Superior Court Torrance

Mentor: Judge Eric Taylor (father of Haley Taylor ‘15)

Overview:

The purpose of this position is to provide an opportunity to gain experience working in an office environment and to learn about judicial court functions by performing a variety of administrative support tasks related to the program area. The work typically is performed under the close supervision of a regular permanent Court employee. The position will be complimented by virtual programming being offered court system wide.

Responsibilities:

Under direct and indirect supervision, volunteers perform basic clerical and office support duties, while learning courtroom and administrative policies and practices. They will carry out these duties while receiving practical work experience and skill development opportunities, learning about court procedures by sitting in during various court proceedings, and observing operations functions during various meetings and activities with court leadership.

Requirements:

Must be at least 16 years old.

Time Frame:

Likely June 1 - July 28

Monday to Friday - 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

To complete 40+ hours

# of Positions: 2

Andersen Tax - Human Resources

Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles

Responsibilities:

Mentor:

Alexa LaBianca (Director of Human Resources) and Alicia Beimler (Manager, Internal Communications)

Overview:

Work on the National Human Resources team as an Internal Communications Intern creating engaging written, visual and video content for our employees as part of our Internal Communications team. Andersen provides a wide range of tax, valuation, financial advisory and related consulting services to individual and commercial clients. We are the founding member of Andersen Global, an international association of legally separate, independent member firms with more than 9,000 professionals worldwide, over 1,000 global Partners, and a presence in over 326 locations through its member firms and collaborating firms. In the U.S., Andersen has more than 1,000 personnel located in 20 cities across the country.

Responsibilities:

The Internal Communications Intern will create written, visual and video content for our employees. The Intern will work with our Internal Communications Manager and Internal Communications Senior Associate to create content that will educate our people on the firm’s programs and shares key aspects of our culture. The Internal Communications Intern will work on some of the following projects:

• Create a video documenting our myGiving Impact Month (philanthropy month) weaving together photo and video content in a way that shares our philanthropic activities across the Firm

• Edit video footage to help create a video talking about each of our Core Values and what they mean to our people

• Create graphics for our intranet communicating our programs and benefits to our people

• Work on content for our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion newsletters and other communication pieces

• Write email communication on various projects and programs, such as opportunities to participate in philanthropic activities, Mentor program activities, wellness programs,etc.

Requirements:

An interest in video editing, graphic design or professional writing. Experience working in video editing programs preferred, but not required.

Time Frame:

TBD (June - August); 40+ hours overall

# of Positions: 1

Eligibility: Rising Juniors and above

Mentor: Theresa Edy-Kiene (CEO) (mother of Olivia ‘17, Isabella ‘19, Clara ‘22)

Overview:

Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles: Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles (GSGLA), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, serves nearly 47,000 girls in partnership with 25,000 adult members and volunteers throughout the communities of Los Angeles County and parts of Kern, San Bernardino, and Ventura counties. GSGLA is the largest girl-serving nonprofit agency in Los Angeles, with programs in entrepreneurship, life skills, outdoor, and STE(A)M.

Responsibilities:

Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles seeks an Intern for the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) interested in learning how to mentor, lead and ensure progress for a large non-profit organization with a global reputation and high level of visibility. The position will allow the Intern to observe and potentially influence multiple current projects interdepartmentally. The Intern will develop a specific project of their own design to be presented to the CEO for consideration and possible implementation.

Time Frame: TBD

# of Positions: 1

Eligibility: Rising Sophomores and up

Peridot Consulting | Hospitality Public Relations & Marketing

Mentor Name: Joy Limanon Anaya, Founder/Publicist (Zoe Anaya ’24) and Erin Yanousek, Publicist

Overview:

Peridot is a public relations and marketing consultancy that specializes in the restaurant and hospitality industry. Peridot works collaboratively with chefs and restaurants to identify growth opportunities through media outreach and management, marketing strategy, social media and branding activities, as well as operational analysis. Acting as an extension of the client, Peridot builds and enhances relationships through clear communications, acting as an engaging advocate and storyteller. Peridot is regarded for its long track record of building brand value and growth for its clients.

Peridot is looking for an integrated marketing and communications summer intern. The company would welcome interested students to assist with research; sit in on strategy sessions and contribute ideas; cold pitch to media; and participate in photo shoots, among other things. This would be an opportunity to get an insider’s glimpse into the world of hospitality - learning about day-to-day operations of restaurants and how they translate into guest experience, as well as the art of being able to communicate that story to media and the public, and sometimes investors. Interns will be assigned a “project” with specific tasks, with the goal of achieving measurable outcomes by the end of the internship.

• Research assigned client(s) for background knowledge; including some competitive research

• Work with Peridot to ideate a strategy for the summer, based on client goals/needs

• Outline strategy to include proposed pr/marketing goals, timelines, and measurements for success

• Case study - report findings: successes, failures, and notes for best practices for future consideration

Requi rements:

• Interest in hospitality, food & restaurants

• Interest in social media

• Interest in graphics design

• Strong writing skills, and penchant for storytelling

• Commitment to an agreed upon schedule

Time Frame:

June-August (40+ hours overall)

# of Positions: 1-2

Eligibility: Rising Juniors and Seniors