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Irina Gomelskaya
Certified Career Coach for J.D. Professionals
Irina Gomelskaya is a Career Coach at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP, where she specializes in advising and consulting lawyers through career transitions. Her role focuses on helping legal professionals find meaningful and rewarding careers that align with their personal goals and values.23
Prior to her position at Davis Polk, Gomelskaya served as the Executive Director of Career Development and Employer and Alumni Relations at New York Law School (NYLS). In this capacity, she guided law students in exploring nontraditional legal careers and J.D. advantage jobs, providing resources, career counseling, and organizing career fairs.1 She is also an adjunct professor and has contributed to discussions on the evolving landscape of legal careers, emphasizing the importance of skill development during law school.1
Gomelskaya is actively involved in national programs aimed at supporting law students' career development, including her participation as a member and former Co-Chair of the National Association for Law Placement’s J.D. Advantage Work Group.1 Her insights into emerging job sectors for law graduates have been featured in various publications, including The National Jurist.1
