Hiring Insights

Alex Su, a former lawyer who now works at the cutting edge of legal technology as Head of Community Development at Ironclad, joins Mosah Fernandez Goodman to discuss the evolution of LegalTech, lessons he learned from his career pivot, insights and recommendations on how to utilize and capitalize on the advantages of social media, and how to generally pursue a job that you’re not only qualified for, but that you’re passionate about. Alex is a leader in the LegalTech community, active on TikTok (@legaltechbro) where he makes videos poking fun at the legal industry and is a columnist for Above the Law.   

Dimitri Mastrocola, Partner and In-House Counsel Recruiter at Major, Lindsey and Africa, joins us to provide a “peek behind the curtain” into the executive search process. Dimitri walks us through the milestone steps of an executive search and shares insights for legal talent and executives actively pursuing a career change or strategically planning their next steps. He is known on LinkedIn as Wall Street's best connected executive legal recruiter and also shares his networking dos and don’ts to capitalize on social media as a resource and tool.

Jennifer (Jenny) Champlin, Director of DEI Incubator at Edward Jones and current President of the National Association of Women Lawyers (NAWL), joins us to share how to build and cultivate meaningful professional relationships. The opportunities that have presented themselves along Jenny’s career journey have been widely supported and inspired by the authentic network of people she surrounds herself with. We discuss how to effectively and efficiently manage your career and dive into why NAWL is a great resource and tool for women in the legal industry.

Robert Jones joins Mosah Fernandez Goodman on this episode to share his 42 years of experience at the top of corporate America recruiting, interviewing, and hiring executives. The current Chief Administrative Officer at Gavilon Group, LLC and prior Managing Director and Chief Administrative Officer of Enron Creditors Recovery Corp., Robert lends his insights on complexities and intricacies of bringing an executive onto a team, cultural fit, the importance of adapting to new environments, and negotiating offers, all from an HR perspective.

Join Mosah Fernandez Goodman as he hosts Matt Miller, Chief Legal Officer at Uptake (industrial artificial intelligence software company). Matt discusses the path he charted to reach the executive level including founding his solo law firm, law firm partner, former General Counsel at Bark and Green Thumb Industries, and former Deputy General Counsel at Groupon. Throughout his searches he paints a picture of igniting his network to leverage his connections and setting his non-negotiables when it comes to entertaining job offers. With years of experience in the legal realm, Matt provides a window into what other rising talent may be questioning as they continue to climb the corporate ladder and look for their next opportunity. 

Join Mosah Fernandez Goodman as he hosts Bill George, a corporate superstar who helmed Medtronics and served on the Boards of Goldman Sachs, ExxonMobil, and Target Corporation. Bill discusses insights into the executive search and hiring process and the evolution of qualities needed for a leader over the past century; from working with your hands, the Steve Jobs era of needing the smartest candidate, to now wanting leaders for their hearts. With years of Corporate Board experience, Bill guides you through the process of landing your first board role and how to succeed. 

Listen to Lindsay Hofbauer, Business Development Associate at Top Talent Advocates, as she talks about her role building relationships and networking with executives, recruiters and hiring managers to match our candidates to the best opportunities. 

Join Mosah Goodman, founder and president of Top Talent Advocates, and Lindsay Hofbauer as they explore and share insights into career advocacy for executive leaders and lawyers. Learn more about their executive resume, coaching, and advocacy services tailored to optimize your job search, enhance your compensation, and accelerate your career trajectory.