#102 The Three-Day Offsite That's Redefining Associate Training

Lawyers Who Learn · Feb 16, 2026 · 22m

When Jennifer Rakstad's firm surveyed their associates, the feedback was clear: traditional training wasn't having the impact they wanted. As Senior Manager of Learning and Development at White & Case, Jennifer worked hand in hand with a committee of partners to lead the creation of Momentum—a three-day immersive program that's already reached 350 lawyers. What makes it different: every session is designed and taught by the firm's own partners and senior associates, for a true “lawyer-led” experience.

In this episode of Lawyers Who Learn, host David Schnurman explores Jennifer's path from…