James Walker
Private equity and law school coach for finance and legal careers
| Hourly rate range | $80 to $165 an hour |
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| Also coaches | Admissions consultant |
| Credentials | Juris Doctor, Howard University; MBA in Finance and Accounting, Wharton; Robert Toigo Foundation Fellow; Merit Scholarship |
James Walker is a private equity coach who also helps clients with investment banking, law school admissions and AI for finance. He worked as a private equity M&A associate at Kirkland & Ellis from 2021 to 2024. He also worked at GenNx360 Capital Partners and Guggenheim Partners. He holds a law degree and is earning an MBA at Wharton.
What James helps with
James helps clients who want to break into private equity and investment banking. He also helps with law school admissions.
- Planning a private equity recruiting process
- Writing resumes and cover letters for private equity
- Telling a deal story on a resume
- Breaking into investment banking
- Using AI to get into banking and private equity
- Applying to law school
- Understanding law school admissions trends
Background and qualifications
James Walker started in law and moved into private equity. He earned a Juris Doctor at Howard University, finishing in the top 10% of his class. From 2021 to 2024 he worked as a private equity M&A associate at Kirkland & Ellis. He then worked in private equity operations at GenNx360 Capital Partners, which runs a $3 billion healthcare and industrials fund. In 2025 he worked at Guggenheim Partners in healthcare services and life sciences. He is now getting an MBA in Finance and Accounting at Wharton. He is a Robert Toigo Foundation Fellow.
James Walker pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one coaching
- Free intro session
- Recorded workshops on private equity recruiting and law school admissions
James Walker reviews
James Walker has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 48 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
James coaches private equity recruiting as a former Kirkland & Ellis M&A associate who is now at Wharton.
Best for people trying to break into private equity or investment banking, or applying to law school.
Common questions
How much does James Walker charge?
Coaching with James runs $80 to $165 an hour. Message James from this page for an exact quote.
What does James Walker help with?
James Walker helps with planning a private equity recruiting process, writing resumes and cover letters for private equity, telling a deal story on a resume and breaking into investment banking.
Does James Walker have reviews?
James Walker has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 48 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is James Walker certified?
James Walker lists: Juris Doctor, Howard University; MBA in Finance and Accounting, Wharton; Robert Toigo Foundation Fellow; Merit Scholarship.
Does James Walker help with law school admissions?
Yes. He offers law school coaching and has led a session on 2026 law school admissions trends.
Can James help with private equity resumes?
Yes. He has run a session on writing resumes and cover letters for private equity that focuses on telling a deal story.
How do I contact James Walker?
Send James a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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