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    Career Development Series

    Taking Charge of Your Own Career

    NALP 2018 study indicates of 33,150 class of 2018 law grads, 72.8% will go to anticipated job with bar passage req'd.

    NALP 2018 study indicates of 33,150 class of 2018 law grads, 72.8% will go to anticipated job with bar passage req'd.

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    Note: Part of the free Career Development Series. This is not a CLE program. 

    Description & Speakers

    Who's in charge of your career? If you're not, then who is? Sharon Meit Abrahams , Yuliya LaRoe and Lew Check, with over 50 years of combined experience in helping law students and attorneys develop their careers discuss the importance of and how to take charge of: 

    • Finding quality mentors and active sponsors
    • Developing your social media profile
    • Career development planning and goal setting
    • Recognizing and creating professional development and career opportunities

    Speakers

    Dr. Sharon Meit Abrahams, President, Legal Talent Advisors, LLC, Fort Lauderdale, FL

    Yuliya LaRoe Esq., Co-Founder and Certified Professional Coach, 20/20 Leadership Group, Miami, FL

    Moderator

    Lewis Check, North America Senior Professional Development Manager, Baker McKenzie LLP, Chicago, IL

    Video & Handout

    Handout

    Sample career development plan

    Firm Culture as Your Competitive Recruiting and Engagement Advantage (Law.com)