
James W.
5.0
(34)
Career Pivot & Interview Coach | Former Kirkland M&A Attorney | Wharton MBA
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Studied at University of Pennsylvania
Worked at Kirkland & Ellis
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Available tomorrow at 12:00 PM UTC
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James's Coaching Offerings
Career Development Start-to-Finish
Expert help on everything from getting the interview to landing the offer.
$1,70020h of coaching
Discover a Career Path
Find clarity in your career direction and make actionable goals.
Starting at $4755h+ of coaching
Advance your Career
Advance your career with expert guidance and a plan to achieve your goals.
Starting at $4755h+ of coaching
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

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
University of Pennsylvania
MS, Education Entrepreneurship
2025 - 2026
Merit Scholarship Venture: Capital Nexus

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
34 Reviews
Overall Rating
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Knowledge
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Value
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Responsiveness
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Supportiveness
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