Jil Simon

Alisa Melekhina: Chess Champion (and Litigation Associate)

Alisa Melekhina, a second-year litigation associate at Debevoise, spoke with me recently about her experiences as one of the highest-ranking female chess players in the United States, how she balances a demanding chess competition schedule with being a junior litigation associate, and strategies she has developed over time to succeed in the male-dominated world of …

Alisa Melekhina: Chess Champion (and Litigation Associate) Read More »