In this episode, Christina Martini discusses: · The dynamics of a mentor and mentee relationship. · How to be an effective mentor. · Being a successful mentee. · The best ways to find a mentor. Key Takeaways: · The emotional intelligence of both the mentor and mentee is critical to the overall success of the mentoring…

In this episode, Christina Martini and Doug Sandler discuss: What does every lawyer need to know about new media? What can creators and listeners accomplish through a podcast that they cannot through other media? What do lawyers need to know as consumers of podcasts? When should a lawyer seriously consider creating their own podcast? What…

In this episode, Christina Martini and Doug Sandler discuss: Christina and Doug explore the new media space together. What is new media, what different forms does it take and why is it important, particularly for lawyers? What are some tips for lawyers – both young and seasoned – for how they can make the…

In this episode, Christina Martini discuss: Change is constant, so you have to stay nimble to take advantage of this fact. Being nimble helps us predict changes which are likely to impact a client’s organization. Emotional Intelligence requires being nimble so you can adapt to your client’s ever-changing needs. This will help you stand apart…

In this episode, Christina Martini and Grover Cleveland discuss: Summer internship and summer programs for lawyers Do law students take internships more seriously than in the past Challenges that law firms face developing their summer programs What summer associates need to do to be successful Key Takeaways: Firms need to make summer programs and…

In this episode, Christina Martini and Grover Cleveland discuss: About Grover Cleveland and how he got into his work The biggest challenges for law students and their careers What law schools are doing to prepare law students for the new normal What challenges do law firms have with recruiting young lawyers Key Takeaways: The…

In this episode, Christina Martini discusses: Top 10 tips for success for new lawyers and professionals, and for those organizations who hire them Valuable takeaways from the experiences of internships and summer programs How to make the most of your summer internship and first few years as a new professional Top 10 tips for law firms…

In this episode, Christina Martini and Jason L Brown discuss: Recruitment piece as it relates to D.N.I. The importance of diversity and Inclusion The inner section of D.N.I. Key Takeaways: Needing to understand that everybody is apart of the effort Being very strategic about what points in the process you bring certain people in Understanding…

In this episode, Christina Martini and Jason Brown discuss: Lessons learned and helpful anecdotes for effectively recruiting diverse talent Biggest misconceptions regarding diversity and inclusion that should be understood and recognized How the diversity and inclusion landscape and conversation changed over the years How companies that are looking to hire outside counsel weigh diversity when hiring law…

In this episode, Christina Martini discusses: The current state of diversity and inclusion in the law What does DandI mean in the context of today’s legal environment Where are we with diversity in law firms and legal departments Our successes and failures with diversity and inclusion Key Takeaways: Emotional intelligence is a critical component of…