Meet the Office of Graduate Careers Team
Our goal in the Office of Graduate Careers is to help our students and alumni to be proactive, organized and diligent in their search for a new position in a competitive job market.
We look forward to working with you!
Caroline T. Springer, Assistant Dean
Caroline has over 10 years of experience in LL.M. admissions and advising LL.M. candidates on issues related to job search strategies and career planning. After clerking for a federal judge in Baltimore, Maryland and then working as a Trial Attorney at the U.S. Department of Justice in the Environmental Enforcement Section, Environment and Natural Resources Division for close to eight years, Caroline returned to Georgetown Law first working in the Admissions Office and then moving over to the Office of Graduate Careers. While a J.D. student at Georgetown Law, Caroline was a Law Fellow in the Legal Research and Writing Department, the Managing Editor of the American Criminal Law Review and participated in the Domestic Violence Clinic. Caroline graduated cum laude from Princeton University and is admitted to practice in the District of Columbia. Schedule an appointment with Caroline or contact Caroline via e-mail.
Sunita S. Iyer, Director
Sunita joined Georgetown Law after enjoying a varied career in both the private and public sector. She serves as Director in the Office of Graduate Careers and as an Adjunct Professor of Law. Sunita obtained her J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center where she served as a Research Assistant to Professor Heathcote (Pete) Wales and participated in the Domestic Violence Legal Clinic. After receiving her J.D., Sunita spent three years as a litigation associate at a New York law firm, worked at a public interest law firm representing Immigrant Battered Women, founded a domestic violence non-profit organization, had a private immigration practice for 18 years, and worked in J.D. Admissions. Sunita received her B.A. in Psychology from Smith College, and is admitted to practice law in New York and the District of Columbia. Sunita is also certified as an Executive Leadership Coaching from Georgetown School of Continuing Studies. Schedule an appointment with Sunita or contact Sunita via e-mail.
Molly Bilodeau Jackson, Director, LL.M. Academic Externship Program
Molly manages the LL.M. Academic Externship Program, supervising our LL.M. students registered for externships. Bringing over four decades of extensive administrative expertise in higher education, Molly has served Georgetown Law in various pivotal roles, showcasing a steadfast commitment to program development, financial management, and staff supervision. As Director of External Relations/Business Manager for the Office of Graduate and International Programs, she managed the externship program, and oversaw the department budget. With a solid foundation in international and graduate programs administration, she managed Georgetown Law’s joint degree programs, facilitated global conferences, and managed the Law Center’s summer law programs in Florence and Heidelberg. Prior to working at Georgetown, Molly was an academic advisor at the University of California, San Diego.
Shanza Qureshi, Associate Director
Shanza Qureshi is the Associate Director of Graduate Careers at Georgetown Law. Previously, she worked at Washington College of Law, managing career programs, regulatory compliance, and intercultural programs for advanced degree students and Fulbright fellows. She brings extensive experience in career services, academic exchanges, and admissions to her role at Georgetown University. In collaboration with U.S. Department of State, Shanza has managed academic exchange programs and facilitated community partnerships that placed students in career-focused internships. Shanza is a staunch advocate for global education and the constructive role international students play academically and professionally in the United States in broadening perspectives on campus and in the workplace. She has also presented her research on diverse issues international students confront while advancing their educational and career opportunities at academic and professional conferences, including the National Association of Law Placement (NALP) and the Association of International Educators (NAFSA). Moreover, Shanza serves on the selection committee for the Critical Language Scholarship program of U.S. Department of State, and has previously served as the faculty advisor for the intergroup dialogues at the Center for Diversity and Inclusion of American University. Shanza holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Virginia Commonwealth University and a Master of Arts in International Education from Teachers College Columbia University.
Ruth Ann Castillo, Assistant Director
Ruth Ann Castillo earned her J.D. from Georgetown Law, where she represented tenants in landlord/tenant disputes through the Harrison Institute for Public Law. After clerking at the D.C. Superior Court, she worked at U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Office of Chief Counsel for nearly eight years. At the Office of Chief Counsel, she first served as a litigator and then as a counselor to the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, specializing in over-the-counter and generic drug issues. After working as a college admissions coach and essay advisor, she returned to Georgetown, first to the career center at Georgetown University’s Walsh School of Foreign Service, and then full circle back to Georgetown Law’ Office of Graduate Careers. She currently is in the process of completing her ACC coaching certification through The Academies. Ruth Ann also has a B.A. in American Studies from Yale University. Schedule an appointment with Ruth Ann or contact Ruth Ann via e-mail.