CSG Law Inaugural Veteran Internship Program Helps Former U.S. Air Force Mechanic ‘Bridge the Gap’ to Civilian Life
Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC (CSG Law) is pleased to announce the results of the firm’s inaugural Veterans’ Internship Program, assisting veterans as they transition from the military to the civilian workforce.
Andrew Spillone, a former U.S. Air Force mechanic, received hands-on experience rotating through several of the firm’s departments including finance, marketing, information technology, facilities, hospitality, records and office services.
Andrew said he was “incredibly grateful” for the opportunity.
“Being the pilot for the veteran internship program was both exciting and eye-opening to the world of law,” he said. “As this position was my first real transition from military civilian life, the firm did more to help with the process than I could have originally imagined.”
He continued: “When I was in the Air Force, I was a crew chief on the F-15E Strike Eagle. I was a jet mechanic on a fighter jet, a job that had me covered in grease, fluids, and fuel. A job that had you outside in all weather, turning wrenches so the jets would be mission capable every day. I could never imagine going from covered in grease, to wearing slacks in a professional office environment, and feeling like I was part of a family.”
“Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC really did an excellent job at bridging the gap many veterans struggle with, and I hope more veterans in the future look to the firm to help with that gap,” Andrew said. “The unknown is always a scary aspect, but I can say the firm made the unknown fun and rewarding. From seeing the back operation of the firm and all supporting teams, to the in-person litigation and how cases are made, Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC makes everyone feel like family, and I have felt like a member at the firm since day one, and not just the intern. The firm’s commitment to supporting veterans is more than just a statement, it is something you can feel day-to-day.”
“This program has not only expanded my professional skills but has also given me a sense of purpose as I take my next steps toward a long-term career in law. I am proud to have been a part of it, and I am thankful for a team that truly invests in veterans as they enter the civilian world.”