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to review them ASAP.”
    I know this is a test to see what I am capable of, and I am determined not to disappoint. I flip open the top one to take a look at the cover page. “This is the Allen Partners deal they were talking about in the Journal this morning, right?”
    Surprised by my response, he smiles and offers me a Tootsie Roll from a large glass jar.
    “Here, take a few. They’ll help you get through these documents.”
    I accept his settlement offer and reach for a treat.
    “Thanks.”
    “I’m happy to hear you have some experience. I was worried they had transferred a complete neophyte,” he says in a friendly, conspiratorial tone.
    “I’ve had my share of late nights with these types of transactions.”
    He grabs a Tootsie Roll before changing the subject. “Catherine, did you handle any intellectual property matters in Paris?”
    “Yes. I did some contract work for a few French software companies.”
    “So you’re familiar with international copyright laws?”
    “Absolutely.”
    “Good. I’d like to bring you in on an important mandate for a French client that has major business activities here.”
    Expecting him to hand me some work for France Telecom or a large French bank, I nod in agreement.
    “No problem. I’m happy to handle it.”
    “It’s for Christian Dior.”
    I nearly fall off my chair. I’ve always dreamed of doing legal work for my favourite maison de couture but was repeatedly told that the company was off limits as a client since a major French law firm handled most of their legal matters. I never imagined that moving to New York would give me an opportunity to do so.
    “But I thought Pineau La Rochelle handled all their legal work?”
    “In Europe they do, but they’ve retained us for a specific project here in New York.”
    “Oh?”
    “They want us to help crack down on the sale of counterfeit luxury goods in Manhattan.”
    My eyes must be as big as saucers. I imagine successfully shutting down an international ring of organized criminals who sell knock-off Dior bags on New York street corners. My reward? Being presented with La Légion d’honneur as I wear a made-to-measure John Galliano dress as Carla Bruni-Sarkozy proudly looks on.
    “I’m definitely interested in helping out!”
    “Great, I was going to hand it over to someone in the IP department, but since you speak French, you can liaise more easily with Pierre Le Furet, Dior’s IP director, who is spearheading this initiative.”
    “When can I start?”
    “You should get going on the research right away. Your starting point should be the PRO-IP Act that was recently enacted. Apparently the act increases civil and criminal penalties for copyright infringement and requires courts to enforce stiffer forfeiture penalties against convicted infringers. I would also read the report prepared by the Anti-Counterfeiting Coalition and then call the Trademark Infringement Unit of the NYPD. I’ll give you the name of the inspector overseeing it, he should be helpful.”
    I scramble to take notes and picture myself working alongside the NYPD while they raid a warehouse filled with fake merchandise in Chinatown. I knew moving to New York would be exciting but never dreamed it would be like an episode of Law & Order .
    “Okay, will do.”
    “It might be a lot to handle with all the work Bonnie’s been giving you,” he says, crossing his arms and looking peeved. “So let me know if you become overloaded. This file is really important to the firm.”
    “Of course.”
    He stares at me hesitatingly before standing up and closing his door.
    “Catherine, you need to understand how this office works if you’re going to survive here.”
    “Okay,” I answer eagerly, excited about getting a competitive edge.
    “I know you’ve been with the firm for several years, but NewYork is totally different. You need to think of it as a feudal system.”
    “Right.” I nod but have no idea what he’s talking about.
    “You see, the