Join us at ELR Legal Search as we welcome Debbie Atlas to our podcast. Debbie Atlas is Ice Miller’s Senior Director of Attorney Talent. She leads the firm’s legal talent recruitment efforts for all offices. Before transitioning into this role, she was an associate at an international firm. Debbie earned her juris doctor, cum laude, from The University of Michigan Law School in 2004. During law school, Debbie served as article editor and selection committee member for the Michigan Journal of Gender and Law. Before graduating law school, Debbie earned her Master of Social Work from the George Warren Brown School of Social Work at Washington University in St. Louis in 2002 and her Bachelor of Arts, summa cum laude, from Emory University in 1999.

Susan and Debbie talk candidly about the ins and outs of setting oneself up for success both as an associate, partner, or leader at a law firm.

Produced by: Anna Escamilla

Join Legal Recruiter & Talent Expert, Susan Parker, for an energetic conversation with Rachel Bosch, Managing Director & Founder of Fringe Consulting. Rachel and her team combine cutting-edge, neuroscience-based, learning techniques with customized programming that incorporates client firms’ distinct values and goals. Rachael knows firsthand the need for strong communication skills and inclusive leadership. She is a strategist, coach, and speaker who brings to this work certified training in brain-based coaching (Neuro Leadership Institute), women in leadership (Cornell University), mediating disputes (Harvard Law School of Executive Studies), and the DiSC and EQi 2.0© methodologies. Rachael is an active member of the Forbes Coaches Council and serves as a Trusted Advisor to the Professional Development Consortium.

Don’t miss the high-energy and authentic style of this dynamic and innovative professional who’s helped countless lawyers and law firm professionals succeed.

Produced by: Anna Escamilla

Join Legal Recruiter & Talent Expert, Susan Parker, as she speaks with Michael Bloom, former practicing attorney, law professor and Founder & CEO of Praktio, a digital training software platform. Founded in 2014 by a Michigan Law professor looking for a better way for clinic students to learn the language of contracts, Praktio is an innovative provider of modern training—practical, interactive, self-paced, online—for reading, writing, and otherwise working with documents in realistic, professional contexts (for example, reviewing, drafting, and negotiating contracts). Michael shares strategies for enhancing your writing skills and why his company is on a “mission to create space for learning through mistakes “. Don’t miss this educator and innovator as he addresses the fears lawyers can face as they develop their writing skills - he’s helped countless lawyers succeed by teaching them to learn through their mistakes!

Produced by: Anna Escamilla

Join Legal Recruiter & Talent Expert, Susan Parker, as she speaks with Melissa McGonigal Berry. Melissa is a former practicing attorney, law professor and the current Director of Professional Development and Diversity at Lane Powell. They discuss the challenges and strategies for successful integration into a new firm. The American Bar Association notes that the legal profession is generally perceived as lagging behind other professions and industries in the area of diversity and inclusion (D&I). Although there are many notable exceptions, women and minorities are often under-represented at law firms and in-house law departments, particularly in leadership positions.

Hear about the particular challenges faced by diverse attorneys and the ways to mitigate them from an empathic and thoughtful law firm leader who’s helped countless lawyers overcome challenges and grow their careers!

Produced by: Anna Escamilla

Join Legal Recruiter & Talent Expert, Susan Parker, as she speaks with former practicing attorney and current coach and author, Jessica Hernandez about coaching lawyers through common pitfalls as they manage their careers and transition to a new firm. Jessica is a certified executive coach and former attorney who partners with clients to move beyond obstacles to a more fulfilling place in their lives. By using a systematic approach grounded in momentum and accountability, Jessica helps her clients to feel more satisfied both professionally and personally.

Jessica is also a co-author, with Jessica R. Natkin, of “Let’s Coach All the Lawyers: An Essential Primer for Professionals Developing Legal Talent.” Written for supervisors and managers in the legal industry, this book shares the coaching practices the authors have found to be most effective in developmental conversations.

Be sure to join us for practical tips and helpful advice from this empathic and knowledgeable author, former practicing attorney and certified executive coach!

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Join Legal Recruiter & Talent Expert, Susan Parker, as she and Tim Regan speak with the leading expert on the psychology of lawyer behavior. Dr. Larry Richard has advised dozens of AmLaw 200 law firms on leadership, management, and related issues such as teams, change management, talent selection, assessment, and other aspects of strategic talent management. Widely known as an expert on the lawyer personality, he has gathered personality data on thousands of lawyers. Listen in for Dr. Larry’s perspective on how the world has changed since the pandemic and the new habits we can cultivate as a result.

Don’t miss the chance to benefit from the world’s leading expert on the way lawyers think and better understand yourself in order to develop positive habits during times of uncertainty.

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Join Legal Recruiter & Talent Expert, Susan Parker, for an engaging conversation with Finnegan’s Director of Professional Development, Johnna Story. With more than 25 years at the firm, Johnna has managed all aspects of attorney professional development. She works closely with practice group leaders and firm management to identify training needs and develop innovative and impactful programs that lead to enhanced engagement and retention. She’s heavily involved in the evaluation and feedback processes and invests much of her time in the Attorney Well-Being Initiative, receiving her certificate in Mental Health First Aid in 2021.

Don’t miss the chance to benefit from Johnna’s vast knowledge about the importance of feedback and preparing for performance evaluations!

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Join Legal Recruiter & Talent Expert, Susan Parker, for an engaging conversation with K&L Gates’ Director of Professional Development, Matthew Galando. Matt leads with creativity and empathy as he helps associates enhance their skills and advance their careers. He designs and implements programs on a local and global scale on various topics including business development, technology, communication, and executive presence, as well as substantive legal training curricula. Matt was instrumental in the assessment and implementation of the K&L Gates HUB - an award-winning digital destination providing timely content on issues at the intersection of business and law. Matt has led the implementation of several new cross-practice multi-stage experiential programs at K&L Gates with a focus on associates’ skill development and deepening connections with fellow associates, partners, and firm leaders.

Hear practical tips from this creative and results-oriented law firm leader to help drive your career growth!

Produced by: Anna Escamilla

Join Legal Recruiter & Talent Expert, Susan Parker, and ELR Managing Partner, Tim Regan for a conversation about the changing workplace with the leading expert on the psychology of lawyer behavior. Dr. Larry Richard has advised dozens of AmLaw 200 law firms on leadership, management, and related issues such as teams, change management, talent selection, assessment, and other aspects of strategic talent management. Widely known as an expert on the lawyer personality, he has gathered personality data on thousands of lawyers. Deepen your understanding of the long-standing impact of the global pandemic and what it means for the workplace today.

Don’t miss the chance to learn how to better adapt to this ever-changing world from the leading expert on the way lawyers think!

Produced by: Anna Escamilla