Legal Assistant
Graduating from the University of Southern California in 2022, Connor holds a Bachelor of Science degree from USC's distinguished John H. Mitchell Business of Cinematic Arts program. Before joining our team, Connor was a member of the coveted Gersh Agency, where he worked as a Talent Agent's Assistant. Assisting in the oversight of the careers of high-profile actors and actresses, the clientele Connor worked with performed jobs for major studios like FX, HBO, and Marvel, were featured in some of the biggest publications like People, Rolling Stone, and Vogue, and some even have gone on to receive Oscar nominations.
Additionally, Connor has worked as a production assistant on several major commercials for companies such as Amazon and Jimmy Johns. In these roles, Connor learned the importance of diligence, developed skills crucial to working with sensitive information, and gained the ability to always remain adaptable. Although Connor remains passionate about entertainment, his eagerness to help people is what has led him to our team here at B&G as he seeks to help individuals now as an enthusiast of immigration law.
● What is your greatest fear?
○ My greatest fear has always been not accomplishing my dreams because I gave up. I have always found failure to be an important lesson in life so that one can learn, but giving up when you fail and not learning from your mistakes I find terrifying.
● What is the trait you most deplore in others?
○ I have always found those who express a lack of gratitude and basic manners to be quite vexing.
● What is your current state of mind?
○ Motivated and Determined.
● Which words or phrases do you most overuse?
○ “However,” and “Not only…but also…”
● What is your idea of perfect happiness?
○ Perfect happiness to me is seeing myself, friends, and family all thriving in their respective careers and personal lives, while also feeling at peace with oneself.
● What is your greatest extravagance?
○ Tickets to USC football games. Fight On!
● What or who is the greatest love of your life?
○ The greatest love of my life would have to be my brothers. I admire both so much in their own unique ways. My older brother for his motivation, intelligence, and leadership, and my younger brother for his resilience, talent, and empathy.
● Which talent would you most like to have?
○ I would really like to learn how to fluently speak another language.
● Who are your favorite writers?
○ This is tricky for me. When it comes to books my favorite authors I would say are James Patterson and Stephen King, but when it comes to cinema my favorite writers are Jon Favreau and Elizabeth Meriwether.
● What are you watching right now?
○ Right now I am watching The Day of the Jackal on Peacock and Survivor.
● What do you consider your greatest achievement?
○ At this point in my career, I consider my greatest achievement to be my graduation from USC’s advance Business of Cinematic Arts (BCA) program.
● What is your most treasured possession?
○ My most treasured possession is a necklace that I wear every day. I gave similar necklaces to both of my brothers and we each wear every day.
● What do you most value in your friends?
○ Loyalty and Humor.
● What was your first impression of Stephen?
○ My first impression of Stephen was that he was extremely kind and energetic, but also driven and clever.
● What was your first impression of Jacki?
○ My first impression of Jacki was that she was immensely knowledgeable and confident, but also optimistic and detail-oriented.
● What is your favorite restaurant in LA?
○ My favorite restaurant in LA is Tao.
● What is your favorite restaurant in NYC?
○ My favorite restaurant in NYC is Junior’s Cheesecake.
● What is your favorite city to visit?
○ My favorite city to visit is Boston, Massachusetts.
● What excites you about joining B&G?
○ I am thrilled to be joining B&G for many reasons, but what stands out the most is their compassion and empathy for clients. At B&G, the client truly is the top priority, and I admire their determination to make a positive difference in people’s lives.
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