Contact Career Development

Rob Birrenkott

Interim Assistant Dean for Career Development

Rob oversees the on campus interviewing program and assists students interested in working for large firms or pursuing environmental law careers.  Rob is the liaison to the Alumni Affairs office and works on initiatives to help connect alumni and students.  He is a member of the Florida Bar, serves on the Board of Directors for both the Eighth Judicial Circuit Bar Association and the North Central Florida Chapter of the Federal Bar Association, and sits on the Eighth Judicial Circuit Grievance Committee.  Prior to joining UF, he practiced law in Tampa with a focus on environmental (water resource) law and taught as an adjunct professor.  Rob earned his B.A. in Government and World Affairs from the University of Tampa (magna cum laude) and his J.D. from the University of Florida Levin College of Law (cum laude).

rbirrenkott@law.ufl.edu

Christie Kelley

Assistant Director for Career Development

Christie focuses on assisting students seeking postgraduate judicial clerkships and provides counseling to students interested in government or public interest careers.  She oversees the pro bono, public interest, and community service programs.  She also serves as the liaison with all diversity-based student groups.  Christie is a member of the Florida Bar.  She graduated summa cum laude from the University of Florida, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration, and graduated cum laude from the UF Levin College of Law.  Prior to joining the Center for Career Development, Christie served as an Assistant State Attorney in Marion County for the past few years.

kelleyc@law.ufl.edu

Lori Little

Assistant Director for Career Development

Lori oversees the development and presentation of programs relevant to private practice and professionalism, including the coordination of events and panels to provide students with the opportunity to be heard and to meet with practicing attorneys.  She also provides a series of workshops for students on drafting resumes and letters, interviewing skills and networking. Lori is a member of the Florida Bar and a certified circuit-civil mediator. She graduated magna cum laude from the University of Florida, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a Minor in Business Administration, and graduated cum laude from the UF Levin College of Law. Before joining the Center for Career Development, Lori worked as an associate for a firm representing insurance companies and businesses in workers’ compensation cases. Prior to joining the UF Levin College of Law, she started a general practice and mediation law firm, representing clients in contractual and business disputes. Lori also represented children as a Guardian Ad Litem attorney.

littlel@law.ufl.edu

Julie Barnes

Externship Program Coordinator

barnes@law.ufl.edu

Karen Miller

Part-time Attorney-Advisor

Karen provides career counseling to graduating students and alumni as well as those interested in New York and Washington, D.C. opportunities. Karen graduated from New York University and New York Law School. She retired from the City of New York after thirty years of practice in consumer affairs and most recently served as a part-time career counselor for New York Law School.

karenmiller@law.ufl.edu

Evan W. Peterson

Program Assistant

Evan focuses on managing legal recruiting activities and outreach programs such as coordinating fall and spring On-Campus Interview (OCI) programs. Prior to becoming the Program Assistant in December 2012, Evan began her legal career as the front desk manager and legal aid at the Intellectual Property law firm Saliwanchik, Lloyd & Eisenschenk, P.A. in Gainesville, FL. Evan attended the University of Georgia and Metropolitan State University of Denver. Evan holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and History, graduating with honors, as well as an Associate of Science degree in Legal Assisting from Santa Fe College.

ewpeterson@law.ufl.edu

Samantha Weller

Career Service Clerk

wellersam@law.ufl.edu