Office of Private Practice

David Lowance

David C. Lowance

Senior Assistant Dean for Career Development

David Lowance coordinates the Career Development offices and counsels students and alumni on general career choices and on pursuing positions with law firms. Bio | Contact


Lauren Parker

Lauren J. Parker

Assistant Dean for Private Practice, Office of Private Practice

Lauren Parker works with students and alumni interested in applying to law firm positions. With nearly eight years of experience litigating at a large firm, she helps students identify offices and practice areas of interest, and assists their preparation of effective resumes, cover letters and interview strategies. Lauren also counsels student organizations planning private-sector employer events, and assists with employer outreach. Bio | Contact


Daniel Justus

Daniel Justus

Director, Office of Private Practice

Daniel Justus counsels students and alumni on a broad array of career choices, with a focus on law firm positions. Bio | Contact


Kira Walmer

Kira Walmer

Director, Office of Private Practice

Kira Walmer counsels students and alumni as they navigate their career paths and pursue law firm positions.  Bio | Contact


Lynn B. Stiteler

Lynn Stiteler

Office Manager, Office of Private Practice

Lynn Stiteler has 25 years of experience in the Office of Private Practice and is the main point of contact for all initial student inquiries. She works with students on arranging many of the logistics of their interviewing processes, connects students with counselors based on the nature of their inquiries, and fields and responds to inquiries from employers. Lynn plays a large role in the logistics of major office projects such as the On-Grounds Interviewing weeks, including the lead role in the Special Request process. Contact


Sherry Morris

Sherry Morris

Assistant Director of Operations, Office of Private Practice

Sherry Morris manages operational aspects of many of the Office’s major projects, including a central role in all of the school’s On-Grounds Interviewing weeks. She is a primary point of contact for firm and corporate employers and works closely with the firm outreach team. Sherry is also involved in much of the career-related reporting that is done by the school and manages the logistics associated with the Kennedy Fellowship Program. Sherry has over 15 years of experience in the Office of Private Practice. Contact


Emma Glancy

Emma Glancy

Assistant Director, Office of Private Practice

Emma Glancy works closely with firm and corporate employers as they plan events and engage with students. Emma also assists students with aspects of their job search and related programming, and serves as the office’s primary point of contact for key vendors. 


Tapley Borucke

Tapley Borucke

Career Development Fellow

As the inaugural Career Development Fellow, Tapley Borucke works closely with the Office of Private Practice, Public Service Center and Office of Judicial Clerkships on a range of student- and employer-related projects.