James W.

James W.

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Career Pivot & Interview Coach | Former Kirkland M&A Attorney | Wharton MBA

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Studied at University of Pennsylvania

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Worked at Kirkland & Ellis

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Available tomorrow at 12:00 PM UTC

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James's Coaching Offerings

Custom hourly · $100/hr

Get help with Interview Prep, Skill Building, and .

James also coaches for Private Equity, Law School, and Investment Banking. 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:

Interview Prep

Skill Building

Career Planning

Cover Letters

Professional Networking

Resume Review

Personal Branding

Networking Strategy

Freelancing

Leadership

Salary Negotiation

Job Search Strategies

General Exploration

James also coaches for Private Equity, Law School, and Investment Banking. 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

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Private Equity Operations

GenNx360 Capital Partners

August 2025 - Present

$3 Billion Healthcare & Industrials Fund

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Investment Banking

Guggenheim Partners

2025 - 2025

Healthcare Services & Life Sciences

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Private Equity M&A Associate

Kirkland & Ellis

2021 - 2024

Interviewer

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Private Equity M&A Associate

Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison

2020 - 2021

Interviewer

Education

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University of Pennsylvania

MS, Education Entrepreneurship

2025 - 2026

Merit Scholarship Venture: Capital Nexus

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The Wharton School (UPenn)

MBA, Finance and Accounting

2024 - 2026

Merit Scholarship Robert Toigo Foundation Fellow

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Howard University

Juris Doctor, Law

2017 - 2020

Top 10% of class

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Howard University

Bachelor’s Degree, Pre-Law

2013 - 2017

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