Sandra Nowicka
New York
Summary
Senior client events professional with experience producing high-profile legal industry events, partner retreats, and executive client programs. Proven success managing large-scale events, multi-day retreats, and full buyouts of premier venues for closing client dinners and client entertainment. Trusted partner to attorneys and firm leadership, known for discretion, precision, and delivering seamless, white-glove experiences in fast-faced professional environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Client Events Coordinator
Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP
2025.01 - Current
- Plan and execute client-facing events, practice group programs, and partner retreats, ranging from intimate executive dinners to 200+ attendee firm events.
- Manage full buyouts of top-tier, high-demand restaurants for client closing dinners, including contracts, menus, branding, and guest experience.
- Coordinate multi-day attorney retreats, overseeing venues, hotels, transportation, off-site programming, and executive agendas.
- Serve as primary liaison between attorneys, firm leadership, clients, and vendors while maintaining strict confidentiality.
- Manage event budgets, approvals, invoicing, and reconciliation in alignment with firm policies.
Executive Assistant / Senior Events Planner
Classic Conferences
2022.04 - 2025.01
- Planned and executed corporate events and client incentive trips, managing venues, catering, entertainment, and vendors.
- Maintained event budgets, invoices, and financial documentation.
- Provided administrative and scheduling support while managing sensitive client information.
Executive Assistant / Office Manager
Crystal Plaza
2019.09 - 2022.04
- Provided executive-level administrative support, calendar management, and meeting coordination.
- Supported high-volume events and maintained confidential business records.
- Managed vendor relationships and day-to-day office operations.
Education
Master of International Business (MBA) - International Business
Hult International Business School
Boston, MA2021-08
Bachelor’s Degree - Business Management, Pre-Law
Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ2020-05
Skills
- Client & Attorney Events
- Partner Retreats
- Conference & Event Logistics, On-Site Executio
- Full Venue & Restaurant Buyouts
- Budget Management
- Vendor & Contract Negotiation
Timeline
Senior Client Events Coordinator
Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP
2025.01 - Current
Executive Assistant / Senior Events Planner
Classic Conferences
2022.04 - 2025.01
Executive Assistant / Office Manager
Crystal Plaza
2019.09 - 2022.04
Master of International Business (MBA) - International Business
Hult International Business School
Bachelor’s Degree - Business Management, Pre-Law
Montclair State University