Recent Cooley Law School graduate William Bowman is beginning the next chapter of his legal career this summer with the civil litigation team at Smith Haughey Rice & Roegge in Grand Rapids. In a feature published by Legal News, Bowman reflects on the experiences, mentorship, and opportunities that helped shape his path to practice.
A first-generation law student, Bowman built a strong foundation through paralegal work, volunteer service, national moot court competitions, and leadership roles at Cooley, including serving as Student Bar Association president and Lead Dean’s Fellow in the peer tutoring program. His experiences reinforced his passion for advocacy, oral argument, and civil litigation.
Read more about William's story here: https://www.legalnews.com/Home/Articles?DataId=1606374.