Career Transition Bundle for In-house Counsel
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The prospect of a career transition can be daunting and unsettling. ACC is here to help! In this six-part on-demand bundle, our experts unveil the secrets to a successful career search. Practical tips on the key steps from organizing your job search to negotiating your salary will help you gain control over your transition. Increased clarity and confidence await — enroll now!
Topics covered include:
- Organizing your Job Search … Have a Plan
- 2024 Ins and Outs of Your Corporate Counsel Resume and LinkedIn Profile
- Networking for Your Career: Naturally, Authentically and Effectively
- Maintain a Positive Mindset and Practice Self-care While Job Searching
- Understanding and Succeeding at the Interview Process
- Negotiating for a Higher Salary
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With a focus on professionalism and the unique demands of the legal industry, this session will equip you with the tools and insights needed to navigate the competitive job market.
Join us for a dynamic session where we will explore the key strategies and tactics to effectively organize your job search. With a focus on professionalism and the unique demands of the legal industry, this session will equip you with the tools and insights needed to navigate the competitive job market.
Key Topics:
- Maximizing LinkedIn: Discover the optimal timing and techniques for posting your availability on LinkedIn. Leverage the power of this professional networking platform to attract potential employers and showcase your expertise.
- Harnessing Your Network: Learn how to tap into your network to uncover hidden job opportunities. Discover effective ways to engage with your connections, seek referrals, and gain valuable insights into the legal industry.
- The Art of Self-Marketing: Gain valuable tips on how to effectively market yourself as an in-house counsel during your job search. Learn how to align your skills and experiences with the job description to captivate potential employers.
- Resume Writing: Understand when it's the right time to seek professional assistance in crafting a compelling resume that highlights your unique qualifications and achievements.
- Timing is Everything: Discover the optimal timing for various job search activities, from networking to submitting applications. Learn how to prioritize your efforts and streamline your job search process.This session will provide you with the knowledge and tools to approach your job search with confidence and purpose. Don't miss this opportunity to gain a competitive edge and secure your next career move as an in-house counsel.
Lisa B. Horowitz, JD, MSOD
Founder and Chief Strategist
Attorney Talent Strategy Group LLC
Lisa B. Horowitz is passionate about helping attorneys build meaningful and fulfilling careers. She regularly coaches attorneys and other senior professionals working globally in legal departments, corporations, law firms, government and non-profits to successfully execute career transitions.
Following almost two decades practicing federal procurement law, Lisa herself successfully transitioned to the talent development and coaching field obtaining her Masters in Organizational Development and Change from Johns Hopkins University. After leading the professional development department of a large law firm, she founded her current coaching, training and consulting firm--the Attorney Talent Strategy Group--to help clients take charge and grow great careers.
As a highly sought-after speaker, Lisa has delivered coaching and training programs on career, leadership and management to a variety of organizations, including the Association of
Corporate Counsel-National Capital Region, American Bar Association, National Association of Women Lawyers, the New York City Bar Association and District of Columbia Bar Association. Her Building Leadership Muscle Series includes core programs aimed at developing critical leadership and management skills including Creating Your Individual Strategic Career Plan.
Lisa has served on the Board and as President of the National Association of Women Lawyers and as a Commissioner on the ABA Commission on Women in the Profession. She publishes regulartly and her articles can be found in professional journals as well on her website and on LinkedIn.
Lisa graduated from Tufts University, Summa Cum Laude and from George Washington University Law School with Honors. She can be reached directly at lbhorowitz@gmail.com or 202-294-6709.
George Thomas
Legal Services Director
Kent
George Thomas has been practicing law since 1995. Since 2000, he has worked in-house at companies both public and private, but all with significant international operations. He has a JD from the Washington College of Law at the American University, Washington D.C., an MBA from Thunderbird School of Management at Arizona State University, Phoenix, Az and a B.A. from Rice University, Houston, Tx. Currently, George resides in Houston where he’s the Director of Legal Services for Kent, a Dubai based international Engineering Procurement, and Construction Management company. He has changed jobs a few times and has experience in the joys and pains of the job hunt!
Patricia Trudeau
Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer
Association of Corporate Counsel
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Whether you have a position now and sense you may need to look, or are currently on the market, networking is an essential part of the process. Executive and Business Development Coach Stewart Hirsch will walk us through his comfortable approach to networking with anyone, anywhere, including âworking a roomâ at a conference, on LinkedIn, and with colleagues, relatives and friends, former employers and contacts.
Whether you have a position now and sense you may need to look, or are currently on the market, networking is an essential part of the process. Executive and Business Development Coach Stewart Hirsch will walk us through his comfortable approach to networking with anyone, anywhere, including âworking a roomâ at a conference, on LinkedIn, and with colleagues, relatives and friends, former employers and contacts. We will have a breakout practice exercise, and there will be additional time for questions after the general session.
Stewart is a former practicing lawyer in firms and in-house, and currently coaches numerous GCs and their direct reports on leadership, executive presence and trust-based relationship building with the Board, C-Suite, peers and reports, along with strategic and tactical day to day issues, and career advancement. He has led numerous sessions for the ACC and other organizations on a variety of topics. For more on Stewart see: www.strategicrelationships.com and LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stewarthirsch/
Patricia Trudeau
Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer
Association of Corporate Counsel
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In the fast-paced and demanding world of in-house counsel, the job search can be a daunting and emotionally draining process. However, by cultivating a positive mindset and practicing self-care, you can navigate this journey with confidence and resilience and ultimately secure the career opportunities you desire. Don't let the job search overwhelm you - take control of your journey and nurture your well-being along the way.
This session focuses on equipping in-house counsel professionals with practical strategies to maintain a positive mindset while job searching that will also be useful when they are working at their new job. Delve into the art of setting realistic goals, celebrating small victories, and practicing gratitude to reframe your perspective. Learn how to implement positive thinking techniques that empower you to overcome obstacles and seize opportunities.
Discover the power of organization as a tool to declutter your mind and streamline your job search efforts. Explore the importance of maintaining a routine, acknowledging and accepting your emotions, and seeking support from a strong network.
Moreover, gain insights into the growth mindset and how it can fuel your professional development. By setting personal goals and challenging negative thinking patterns, you can unlock your full potential and thrive in your career.
We will also learn firsthand from corporate counsel who have successfully navigated and experienced positive growth from the job search experience and regularly use physical fitness, nutrition, and mindfulness to maintain their well-being.
Don't let the job search overwhelm you - take control of your journey and nurture your well-being along the way.
Natalie Butto Wills
Management and Leadership Professor, Advisor, Counsel, Coach, and TEDx Speaker
Abrevista LLC
Jeffrey Compangano
General Counsel & Senior Vice President
The Word & Brown Companies
Jeff Compangano Jeffrey Compangano | LinkedIn and Jill Kalliomaa Jill Kalliomaa | LinkedIn both have broad experience as Corporate Counsel in a variety of industries including health insurance, telecommunications, biotechnology and pharmaceuticals. This gives them the ability to understand the well-being challenges faced by in-house counsel, and their knowledge of and training in health-related practices provide them with the background to help other corporate counsel effectively manages these daily stressors.
In 2019, Jeff and Jill co-created the Attorney Well-Being Committee for the ACC Southern California chapter, and have continued as leaders of this initiative since that time, organizing events and speaking at events and webinars. The committee, which provides activities, information, resources and support focused on managing stress, work-life balance increasing resilience, and creating and maintaining a healthy lifestyle, received the 2021 ACC Innovative Programming Effort Chapter Achievement Award.
On a national level, Jeff and Jill are members of the ACC Global wellness advisory committee, have spoken at numerous in-person and virtual ACC Annual Meetings, and have authored articles on well-being topics for the ACC Docket. This year they are presenting at the ACC Annual Meeting in Nashville on the topic of “Mindfully Managing Your Day with Music”.
Jeff is Senior Vice President and General Counsel for The Word and Brown Companies. Word & Brown General Agency | We Make Insurance Sales Easier (wordandbrown.com)
In addition, he is a Lecturer at Chapman University in the Communications Department.
His well-being interests and expertise include nutrition, physical fitness, mindful awareness and incorporating these practices into daily life.
Jill Kalliomaa
Senior Legal Counsel
Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research
Jeff Compangano Jeffrey Compangano | LinkedIn and Jill Kalliomaa Jill Kalliomaa | LinkedIn both have broad experience as Corporate Counsel in a variety of industries including health insurance, telecommunications, biotechnology and pharmaceuticals. This gives them the ability to understand the well-being challenges faced by in-house counsel, and their knowledge of and training in health-related practices provide them with the background to help other corporate counsel effectively manages these daily stressors.
In 2019, Jeff and Jill co-created the Attorney Well-Being Committee for the ACC Southern California chapter, and have continued as leaders of this initiative since that time, organizing events and speaking at events and webinars. The committee, which provides activities, information, resources and support focused on managing stress, work-life balance increasing resilience, and creating and maintaining a healthy lifestyle, received the 2021 ACC Innovative Programming Effort Chapter Achievement Award.
On a national level, Jeff and Jill are members of the ACC Global wellness advisory committee, have spoken at numerous in-person and virtual ACC Annual Meetings, and have authored articles on well-being topics for the ACC Docket. This year they are presenting at the ACC Annual Meeting in Nashville on the topic of “Mindfully Managing Your Day with Music”.
Jill is Senior Legal Counsel for the Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research Novartis.
She is also a flutist with the Saddleback College Wind Ensemble. Jill’s well-being interests and expertise focus on the topic of mindfulness and finding moments of peace and quiet throughout the day. Jill has received training on Mindfulness for the Legal Mind, and has completed the MBSR (Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Program).
Patricia Trudeau
Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer
Association of Corporate Counsel
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Gain the edge in your next interview. Learn to communicate your legal expertise, research effectively, and excel in common interview questions. Discover how to highlight your experience, navigate behavioral questions, and conquer nerves for peak performance. Join us and unlock the secrets to a successful interview.
Gain the edge in your next interview. Learn to communicate your legal expertise, research effectively, and excel in common interview questions. Discover how to highlight your experience, navigate behavioral questions, and conquer nerves for peak performance. Join us and unlock the secrets to a successful interview.
Debra Forman
Founder and Certified Executive Coach
Pinstripe Coaching
Since forming Pinstripe, Debra has worked with more than 3,000 clients and has provided over 38,000 hours of executive coaching and training services with a focus on business development and practice management coaching. Building on more than 35 years of legal and business experience, Debra partners with legal and business clients in individual and group coaching sessions that help them realize theirprofessional and personal goals. Pinstripe’s clients want to attract new business opportunities, grow existing relationships, manage time effectively, develop talent, demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills, adjust to business change and conduct business strategically. Debra has expertise helping lawyers and executives jump-start their business development efforts, or transition into new roles and responsibilities. For more than 12 years, Debra coached lawyers from around the globe in individual sessions and workshops during the two half-year and annual congresses of the International Association of Young Lawyers (AIJA) and for several years, coached attendees of the Spring and Fall conferences of the Young Lawyers Division of the American Bar Association (ABA YLD). Building on her strengths in coaching women lawyers, executives, professional service providers and entrepreneurs, Debra has facilitated more than 75 women’s peer groups, seminars, workshops, and retreats. Debra also leverages years of experience coaching professionals as they become parents. Debra collaborates with her clients before and after childbirth and after they return to work, assisting them to balance personaland professional responsibilities.
Catherine Nathan
Coach
Catherine Nathan Coaching for Lawyers LLC
Catherine Nathan is a lawyer, certified coach, and founder of Catherine Nathan Coaching for Lawyers LLC. Catherine’s unique background combines her legal and coach training. Her vast experience includes founding and leading Spencer Stuart’s Legal, Compliance & Government Affairs practice, where she focused on general counsel recruitment at Fortune 500 companies and major nonprofit organizations including 3M, Boeing, Pfizer, P&G and Yale University.
Catherine is certified by Columbia University's Coaching Certification Program, and is a member of the International Coaching Federation, the Association of Corporate Counsel's coaching roster, and is licensed to administer the full suite of NBI assessment tools and instruments. Early in her career, Catherine spent six years as an associate with two respected Wall Street law firms, Chadbourne & Parke and Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler.
With her experience as an attorney, and her decades of innovation and success in the legal search space, Catherine’s insight has long been in high demand from legal professionals looking to transition or advance in their careers.
Catherine graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a B.A and earned her law degree from UC Berkeley School of Law. She is admitted to practice in New York and the District of Columbia and the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims.
Patricia Trudeau
Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer
Association of Corporate Counsel
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This session will explore both the pre-employment and in-position negotiation stages. Unveiling invaluable insights and insider tips, our esteemed speakers will guide you through the intricacies of securing the salary you deserve.
This session will explore both the pre-employment and in-position negotiation stages. Unveiling invaluable insights and insider tips, our esteemed speakers will guide you through the intricacies of securing the salary you deserve.
Through a dynamic panel discussion and interactive Q&A session, you'll gain a comprehensive understanding of the negotiation process, from the initial offer to navigating compensation packages. Learn how to leverage your unique skills and experience to command a higher salary, while still maintaining a mutually beneficial relationship with your employer.
Armed with evidence-based arguments and expert guidance, you'll emerge as a confident negotiator, ready to tackle any salary discussion with finesse. Don't miss this opportunity to elevate your career and unlock your true earning potential.
Candice Reed
EVP and Partner, Client Services
Latitude LegalPatricia Trudeau
Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer
Association of Corporate CounselWhitnie Wiley
Founder/Consultant & CoachShifting Into Action
Patricia Trudeau
Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer
Association of Corporate Counsel
Whitnie Wiley
Founder and Coach
Shifting Into Action
Whitnie Wiley is a trusted ally in the corporate world for those who feel overworked, overwhelmed, and demotivated. Her aim is clear: to transform workplaces into environments where enthusiasm thrives and new ideas are valued. Whitnie's approach is simple but effective. She doesn't just offer guidance; she connects with her clients and draws on her own experiences and those of others she has helped to provide practical advice and a deep understanding of the issues. Her advice is sought by a wide range of clients, from ambitious start-ups to experienced leaders, all looking to redefine their approach to leadership.
As an 11-time best-selling author, Whitnie's written work is a testament to her expertise. With two new titles on the horizon, "Wisdom Whispers" and "The SIMPLE Leader™," she continues to make an impact in the world of thought leadership.
Her influence extends beyond the written word to the airwaves. As the engaging host of "Love Your Work," returning in 2024, Whitnie explores the depths of career commitment and success. She also co-hosts podcasts "State of Leadership: SIMPLE & Beyond" and "Life, Lemons & LemonDrops," discussing leadership's complexities and life's unexpected challenges.
When she's not working, Whitnie embraces life's adventures. She's an athlete, photographer, golfer, and wine connoisseur, often sharing her passions with friends. Though she takes her work seriously, she's not opposed to the idea of a Hawaiian retreat, a dream she playfully nudges her husband to consider.
Learn more about Whitnie Wiley here: https://www.whitniewiley.com/a...
