Unhinged Intern Causes Stir at Major Manhattan Law Firm

An intern at a prestigious Manhattan law firm was dismissed after allegedly biting multiple colleagues on her first day, creating chaos within the office. According to reports, the summer associate at Sidley Austin bit up to five or more staff members, including other interns, associates, and even an HR representative.

Descriptions of her behavior depict her as exhibiting a quirky, manic personality, which some believe may have contributed to her volatile actions. Witnesses noted that her constant biting was so problematic that one coworker started wearing long sleeves to avoid injury. Images circulated showing a bruise on a coworker’s arm, reportedly caused by the intern’s bites.

The firm declined to comment publicly, but sources suggest the incident was initially downplayed, with some insiders claiming she bit only a handful of staff members. Despite this, online accounts and social media posts have exaggerated the scope of her actions, fueling widespread discussion. An insider expressed concern over the impact on the intern, emphasizing her mental health and the gravity of her mistake.

One social media account recounted that due to her repeated biting, a colleague resorted to wearing long sleeves daily. The incident gained attention beyond the firm, with reports of her biting including other interns, lawyers, and an HR worker, all at the firm’s Seventh Avenue location.

While some believe the story has been sensationalized, the event highlights issues of workplace conduct and mental health. The law firm has not issued a formal statement, but this bizarre episode remains a topic of public interest and concern.

Notably, this firm has historical significance as the place where Barack and Michelle Obama met in 1988, during Michelle’s early career as a lawyer.