In this episode of Millennial Murmurs, Nathan Peart chats with Malek Shipchandler, group head and counsel for Adfactors PR, about his rise to leadership as a millennial. They also discuss Malek’s role as chair of the U30 Shadow Board of Directors and the work a shadow board does to help an organization move initiatives forward.

Alex Aristides shares with Nathan Peart how his gap year allowed him to explore the world and determine that he would like to build a career in the law. In this episode of Millennial Murmurs, they discuss the steps Alex is taking to begin down the path he has chosen for himself and how to prepare now for a move abroad in the future.

Matt Telford joins Nathan Peart to discuss the importance of networking early and often throughout your career. They share advice and experiences they have helped them along the way because knowing the right people can make a difference as your career progresses.

Deian McBryde didn’t start his legal career immediately after college; in fact, he went into the military instead of going to a university. He shares his crazy journey from nightclub singer in New York or attorney in Albuquerque with Nathan Peart in this episode of Millennial Murmurs. Deian talks about what it’s like changing jobs and adjusting to new responsibilities. He shares that, for him, the key to branding yourself after a career change is to look at change as a continuation of what you’re doing and build your story from the commonalities.

If the idea of traveling the world sounds appealing to you or is on your bucket list, a career break may be the way to go. Claire Logan, counsel at Robert Weinberger Law PC, always knew she wanted to travel, so when she reached a crossroads, she decided it was time to go on a grand adventure and take a break from the law. In this episode of Millennial Murmurs, Claire and Nathan Peart chat about why she decided to take a break from her legal career, the steps she took to prepare for her break and how her decision was received within BigLaw.

Laurie Lebrun, a partner with Major, Lindsey & Africa, has had an exciting career that took her from New York to Tokyo. In this episode of Millennial Murmurs, she shares with Nathan Peart how mentors (both formal and informal) guided her in her career, especially during her career transitions. They also chat about Nathan’s experience having Laurie as his mentor and about what Laurie has learned as a mentor.

At the start of your career, your long-term career plans may seem impossible to plan for. Rob Cacace, executive director of the Office of Career Strategy at Georgetown University Law Center, and Nathan Peart have helped hundreds of law students and associates build career roadmaps and start down their legal career path. In this episode of Millennial Murmurs, Rob and Nathan discuss long-term career planning, exploring tips for how to prepare for your first job out of law school and providing advice on how to set goals and expectations along your career path.