
James Walker
Career Pivot & Interview Coach | Former Kirkland M&A Attorney | Wharton MBA
2,475 min coached
68 followers
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Studied at The Wharton School (UPenn)
Worked at Kirkland & Ellis
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James's Offerings
Custom hourly · $250/hr
Get help with Career Planning, Cover Letters, and
James also coaches for Private Equity, Law School, Investment Banking, and AI for Finance. View all.
James’s Career Coaching Qualifications
Coaches professionally
Experience level: Vice President
60+ people coached for Career Coaching
James has helped clients get into these companies:
Over the past eight years, I’ve coached more than 60 professionals through high-stakes career transitions across law, finance, and private equity. My own path, from a top-10% graduate of Howard University School of Law to M&A attorney at Paul, Weiss and Kirkland & Ellis, and now a middle-market private equity fund while earning my MBA at Wharton, gives me a unique perspective on navigating elite recruiting and ambitious pivots. I specialize in helping clients clarify career goals, tell a compelling story, and secure offers in competitive industries. From resume and LinkedIn optimization to networking strategy, interview prep, and offer negotiation, my coaching blends insider knowledge of Big Law and high finance with a structured, data-driven approach. Whether you’re seeking your first post-graduate role, planning a major industry switch, or aiming for leadership positions, I provide actionable guidance and proven tactics to help you achieve the next stage of your career.
James can help with:
Career Planning
Cover Letters
Freelancing
General Exploration
Interview Prep
Job Search Strategies
Leadership
Networking Strategy
Personal Branding
Professional Networking
Resume Review
Salary Negotiation
Skill Building
James also coaches for Private Equity, Law School, Investment Banking, and AI for Finance. View all.
About James
I’m James, and I’ve navigated careers in law, private equity, and now my MBA at Wharton. I know what it feels like to chase big goals, face uncertainty, and build something meaningful from the ground up. Outside of work, I’ve traveled to almost 50 countries and love connecting with new people and ideas. Coaching for me is about making your journey easier, clearer, and more rewarding.
Work Experience

Private Equity Operations
GenNx360 Capital Partners
August 2025 - Present
$3 Billion Healthcare & Industrials Fund

Investment Banking
Guggenheim Partners
2025 - 2025
Healthcare Services & Life Sciences

Private Equity M&A Associate
Kirkland & Ellis
2021 - 2024
Interviewer

Private Equity M&A Associate
Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison
2020 - 2021
Interviewer
Education

The Wharton School (UPenn)
MBA, Finance and Accounting
2024 - 2026
Merit Scholarship Robert Toigo Foundation Fellow

Howard University
Juris Doctor, Law
2017 - 2020
Top 10% of class

Howard University
Bachelor’s Degree, Pre-Law
2013 - 2017
48 Reviews
Overall Rating
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Value
5.0
Responsiveness
5.0
Supportiveness
5.0
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