Former Covington & Burling legal heavyweight, Mitchell Kamin, has transitioned to a role bound to pique the interest of sci-fi enthusiasts across the globe. Kamin served as a key player in Covington & Burling’s commercial litigation practice before taking up his new, intriguing, post as the first general counsel of the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art.
The affiliation with Star Wars traces back to the museum’s founders, noted film director George Lucas and his wife. As such, Kamin has revealed that one of his top priorities to be more effective in his job is immersing himself in all things Star Wars, easing his journey across this professional pivot.
In a conversation with Bloomberg Law, Kamin offered insights into his career trajectory. “I started my career in New York working for civil rights organizations. So while my move can be perceived as a dramatic change or a leap— and it is in a sense that the art world is new to me— there’s a piece of this aligned with my values and what I’ve done in the past in the pro bono space.”
As counsel for the Lucas Museum, Kamin wouldn’t just be working in the art sector, but for an establishment set to officially open in 2025 that revolves around the renowned Star Wars universe. This amalgamates not just his legal prowess but his alignment with values ingrained in him during his early career days in the civil rights sphere, beautifully symbolizing his professional journey.
The reveal of Kamin’s new role and his evident enthusiasm towards his ‘Star Wars’ immersion delineates a well-received departure from traditional legal roles, and undeniably adds a dash of excitement to corporate law narrative.
The original details of this fascinating professional transition can be found here.