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19 August 2026

Episode 143: Daniela Valladares, Summer Associate (Podcast)

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Summer associate Daniela Valladares shares her journey from McAllen, Texas to Foley's Chicago office, discussing her transition from accounting to law and offering valuable insights for law students navigating their career paths. She provides practical advice on maximizing summer associate opportunities through proactive networking and strategic use of career resources.
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This episode features a conversation with Daniela Valladares. Daniela is a summer associate in Foley’s Chicago office focused on litigation. In this discussion, Daniela reflects on growing up in McAllen, TX, and earning her BA and Master’s in accounting from The University of Texas at Austin before attending Texas Tech University School of Law. Daniela reflects on her experience as a summer associate, including the assignments and various summer associate events. She also shares wonderful advice to prospective and current law schools on the importance of seeking out information proactively, using career centers, and networking to maximize opportunities.

Daniela’s Profile:

  • Title: Summer Associate
  • Foley Office: Dallas
  • Hometown: McAllen, TX
  • College: The University of Texas at Austin
  • Law School: Texas Tech University School of Law

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