Essence McGill Arzu

• Business
• Corporate Finance and Securities
• International
• Mergers and Acquisitions

District of Columbia

Massachusetts

New York

Associate

Foley Hoag LLP

Current

Columbia University School of Law

J.D

2000

Harvard University

1997

Graduate School of Arts & Sciences, Davis Center for Russian Studies, A.M.

Harvard University

1994

A.B. in Slavic Languages & Literatures, emphasis on Russian & Soviet Studies and Economics

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Activities: Boston Bar Association, Member; Public Interest Leadership Program (2005-2006)

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Activities: Massachusetts Black Women Attorneys, Vice President

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Activities: American Bar Association, Member; Business Law Section, Member

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Activities: Massachusetts Bar Association, Member

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Activities: New York State Bar Association, Member

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Activities: Women's Bar of Massachusetts, Member; Women of Color Committee, Member

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Activities: Massachusetts Black Lawyers Association, Member

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Activities: Big Sister Organization of Greater Boston Board of Directors, Member

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Activities: Boston Dance Alliance Board of Directors, Member

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Activities: Celebrity Series Board of Overseers, Member

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Activities: Arts and Business Council of Greater Boston, Business on Board Program (2005-2006)

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Activities: Harvard Club of Boston Board of Governors, Member; Activities Committee, Chair; Community Services and Marketing & Membership Committees, Member; Alumni Interviewer

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Activities: Harvard Club of New York, Member; Program Committee (2003-2004); Alumni Interviewer (1999-2004)

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Activities: The Partnership, Boston Fellows Program (2007)

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Activities: Volunteer Mentor: - Boston Lawyers Group - Radcliffe Mentor Program- Big Sister for a Day Program

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Activities: Foley Hoag Public Service Programs - Boston Partners in Education - Power Lunch Program - Citizens Schools - 8th Grade Academy Program

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Activities: Cambridge Democratic Party - Ward 11 Committee Member