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Should have made this clear, the invitation to send ideas where my voice may add value is to all members, but as immportantly all staff. To all team Leaders, if you or your teams have a subject where you think I can add value, convince your CX thats the case and get them to email me.

From recent graduates to founders of HUFELD. While it may not have been the conventional route, after thoughtful consideration, we took the plunge. Here's to embracing the journey, defying norms, and carving our own path to success in the legal world. Check our instagram @hufeld_law for more visual insights :)

Are you an attorney ready for a new professional odyssey? Like Odysseus navigating the ever-shifting seas, many of us yearn for a career path that reflects our true essence. You 𝙘𝙖𝙣 break free from professional stagnation and set sail toward career opportunities that resonate with who you truly are. It's just a matter of following the right process to get you there. This Friday, March 15, at 2:15 pm. EST, I've joined with the New York County Lawyers Association to take you on a journey to understand this process. The goal: to empower you to leave misery and frustration behind, emerging as a leader who experiences connection, creativity, and resilience in a career that you love. Don your armor and be prepared to: ⚔️ Confront the Sirens of risk aversion. ⚔️ Seize the Golden Fleece of professional freedom. ⚔️ Carve out a plan to take your winged horse onward and upward to a better life. Oh, and if you need CLE credits, those are available too. This odyssey is more than a mere voyage; it's a complete professional transformation. Secure your place in this pantheon of change by visiting NYCLA's event page at https://lnkd.in/eP_SCkrG . Don't hesitate to share this with anyone you know who may need it. BTW, if you've ever switched careers, do you have a secret to success that you'd like to share below? Others may find it helpful. I want your future to be epic! #careertransformation #lawyerslife #cle #scottmason #nyclawyer

Magic Mic Moments with Jen Shepherd. A lifelong California resident, Jen Shepherd has a never-ending curiosity about the world and the amazing humans that inhabit it. Hats she wears - AVP Sales Manager as part of the Leadership Team at Chicago Title Fresno, Co-founder of The Unstoppable U, Speaker, Writer, Wife, Mom, Daughter, Sister, Friend, Mentor, and Accountability Partner. Former President of Professional Women's Resource. Jen is a graduate of UCLA with a bachelor's in History. Celebrating 28 years with Chicago Title, a company that leads the title and escrow industry and gives her the freedom to spread her wings, push the envelope, and grow every day. Jen founded the Unstoppable U to empower people to dream, dare, and make an impact - it's so important to keep moving forward in the face of your challenges! She is a lifelong learner... Passionate about people and community, building great connections, and doing more giving than taking. An insatiable reader, Jen devours books in too many genres to mention and loves to talk about them! Jen shares: that her superpowers are curiosity and compassion. To have an open heart and mind and be willing to listen. The Biggest Issues facing her clients are: feeling stuck - they need a boost to move forward, grow, or make needed changes in their lives. Her 3 top tips: 1. Every experience can provide a lesson. It's up to you to learn and grow from it. 2. It's okay to feel that you have more than one purpose and to keep reinventing yourself as you move through your career and your life. 3. Remember to have fun along the way! Watch here https://lnkd.in/g4v3EdWm #SelfEmpoweredLifestyles #MadeInAustralia #EmpoweredClothing #DressWithIntent #MagicMicMoments

I've switched careers a couple of times. If you change careers, my advice is recognize that you need to learn a lot and then go deep into learning it, S. Scott Mason, about what you need for your new path. For example, I needed to raise capital for a company I founded so I read the entire state and federal legal code on securities. The result? I was able to intelligently work with our attorney to help him draft our Reg D offering documents. The business ran into trouble. Our investors wanted to sue us. Why didn't they? Because the documents they signed were too good. An investor, who was also an attorney, told me, “Tell your attorney he did a great job of drafting these documents.” I didn't tell him that I drafted all of the key parts that protected us. Later, my business partner said, “Thank you for keeping me out of jail.” The business failed, but creating documents correctly protected us. All because I went deep to learn what I needed to have success in my new venture. S. Scott Mason, thanks for the inspiration for this post. I'd love to learn how others thrived after a career change! #cashflowguru #startups #investing Cash is Clear™

Meet the bass player of the band 🎸 She will not take centre stage, but without her, you’d immediately notice something’s missing – the music simply wouldn’t have its foundation. That’s exactly how it felt working with Aditi Singh at Dalberg. Whether you needed the key insight to a piece of analysis or were staying back late to perfect a slide deck, Aditi was there with you. We even elected her our ombudsperson owing to the grace with which she helped us understand each other.  She led not just by her competence but by holding space and helping us synchronise. Aditi showed her versatility across genres — transitioning from corporate law to management consulting for social impact, and most recently, earning a PhD (with distinction) from Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS). Join us as she shares the backstage reality of "endlessly pivoting" (as she calls it) in her career — from lawyer to international development consultant to PhD student — at WIP's next LinkedIn vs. Reality fireside chat. Expect a mix of insights, challenges, and the unexpected twists in her journey — the bum notes, unfinished choruses, and odd bridges. 📅 Date: Friday, 1st March  🕙 Time: 10 AM GMT | 3:30 PM IST We’re opening 25 spots. Keen to join? Sign up via the link in the comments below! #careers #careerchange #careerdevelopment #leadership #linkedinvsreality

🎉 We are excited to share that Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati has joined as a Lateral Hub member firm! For more than 60 years, Wilson Sonsini has maintained an active role in Silicon Valley's technology ecosystem and has represented technology pioneers and innovators, life sciences trailblazers shaping the future of healthcare, and the funding sources that support them. Today, with over 1,100 attorneys and 19 offices across the United States, Europe, and Asia, Wilson Sonsini is synonymous with ushering promising and innovative technology and life sciences companies through their business life cycle. Wilson Sonsini’s innovative training and professional development programs for attorneys, patent agents, and professional staff, range from substantive legal training to career coaching to business skills like client management and networking. The firm’s goal is to foster a robust, dynamic community of legal professionals who support, teach, and help one another throughout the entirety of their careers. The firm approaches diversity as a naturally integrated facet of its business culture and incorporates diversity considerations into all talent management practices, including recruiting, hiring, reviews, partner promotions, and retention. Their approach has helped foster a culture in which diversity thrives—a quality that is substantiated by the firm's top rankings and recognition in key diversity benchmarks. We are thrilled that candidates can use Lateral Hub to browse and apply for jobs at Wilson Sonsini. See the links in the comments below to view more information and job openings at the firm. #lawfirms #lawyers #careers

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Your journey is truly inspiring! It's a powerful reminder that success isn't limited by age or formal education. Keep breaking barriers and inspiring others! #youngprofessional #genz #breakingbarriers #ProfessionalDevelopment #futurelawyer

"Own your role here, Jess." These empowering words marked my first one-on-one meeting with my lead counsel, a pivotal discussion centered around taking ownership of my position as an attorney. In that candid conversation, I laid out my career aspirations and sought valuable guidance on navigating the path ahead. As we embark on a new year, I encourage everyone to pause and reflect on their career aspirations. A piece of invaluable advice I received came from a senior leader at my company, sharing insights from his transition from big law to the prosecutor's office. What resonated deeply was his commitment to documenting goals and plans in a notebook—a practice that has stood the test of time for him. In the spirit of new beginnings, I've taken the time to map out my professional journey, translating aspirations into tangible goals. This disciplined approach, inspired by the wisdom shared with me, serves as a roadmap for growth and achievement. So, here's a challenge for you: as you navigate your own career path, consider writing down your ambitions. Whether it's in a physical notebook or a digital document, this act of intentionality can foster clarity and commitment. As we pursue our professional endeavors, let's all strive to be active participants in our lives. Embrace the journey, set goals, and own your role with confidence. Wishing everyone a purposeful and successful year ahead! #CareerReflection #ProfessionalGrowth #GoalSetting #OwnYourRole"