Shauna C. Bryce, Esq. is a career industry leading expert in coaching and strategic resumes for lawyers.
She helps and advises:
- Lawyers of all experience levels, from lawyers with 25+ years of practice to students trying to jumpstart their legal careers.
- Attorneys in law firms of all sizes; international, national, and regional companies; mission-driven nonprofits; investment banks and financial services; utilities; federal, state and local government; academia; high tech industries; emerging companies; and more.
- Experts in technical legal areas (patent, federal procurement, etc.) or quasi-legal areas (compliance, governance, etc.), or general practitioners.
As an attorney, Shauna served in an international law firm in Manhattan, a regional law firm, and in-house at a regional company. During this time, she reviewed countless resumes, conducted interviews, worked on a firm’s hiring committee, and mentored junior and mid-level associates. She then brought her expertise to job hunters, becoming a career adviser and resume writer and forming Bryce Legal®.
As a student, Shauna graduated with honors from The Johns Hopkins University before going on to graduate from Harvard Law School. She was published in the Harvard International Law Journal, where she was also the book review editor and an articles editor, and served as a research assistant for two professors. She remains active with both her alma maters.
Shauna brings with her not only her own experiences, but lessons learned from an extensive network of government attorneys, law professors, lawyers for non-profits, attorneys in firms of all sizes, lawyers serving in quasi-legal and non-legal positions, international and foreign-born lawyers, legal recruiters, and other legal and hiring professionals.
Shauna and her work have appeared in publications, events, and reviews by:
- Bloomberg Law
- LexisNexis
- CNN Money/Fortune Magazine
- Harvard Law Bulletin
- National Career Development Association (NCDA)
- Monster.com
- The Johns Hopkins University
- International Business Times
- NALP
- Careerealism
- Military Spouse JD Network
- Generation J.D.
- Happy Go Legal
- Ms. J.D.
- The Student Appeal
- Law School Success Tips
- The National Resume Writers’ Association (The NRWA)
- MidCareer Minute
- The Alliance of Black Women Attorneys of Maryland, and more.
Major Publications
- How to Get a Legal Job: A Guide for New Attorneys and Law School Students
- How to Get a Legal Job: A Guide for New Attorneys and Law School Students–Outtakes! (forthcoming)
- How to Get a Legal Job: A Guide for New Attorneys and Law School Students–Resume Workbook (forthcoming)
- Ask the Hiring Attorney®
Degrees and Certifications
- Harvard Law School, JD
- The Johns Hopkins University, BA
- Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW)
- Certified Professional – Online Job Search and Reputation Management (CP-OJSRM)
Selected Leadership and Contributions to the Resume Writing and Careers Industry
- Board Member and Secretary for Maryland Career Development Association (MCDA), 2012 – 2013
- Careers Expert for Military Spouse JD Network, a bar association for attorneys and law school students married to U.S. military personnel
- Approved Expert with CAREEREALISM, a world-ranked career management blog providing personal branding tips and job search advice
- Blogger for Southworth Company, a leader in distinctive business paper
- Board Member and the Ethics Chair for The National Resume Writers’ Association (The NRWA), 2007 – 2011
- National conference and teleseminar presenter for The NRWA
- Legal Resume Expert for The NRWA‘s Expert Corner (now Ask a Colleague)
- Career Directors International (CDI) Expert in Legal Resumes
Past or Present Career Development Organization Memberships
- Association of Online Resume Writers & Career Professionals (AORCP)
- Career Directors International (CDI)
- Maryland Career Development Association (MCDA)
- National Career Development Association (NCDA)
- The National Resume Writers’ Association (The NRWA)
- Professional Association of Resume Writers & Career Coaches (PARW/CC)


