“This was amazing and I really appreciated you sharing your insights. I needed an independent, neutral person to help me think through these issues. You clicked on some things that I clearly need to spend more time thinking on. This was a great use of time.”
- Chief IP Counsel positioning for general counsel roles
Read More“I agree with all your comments wholeheartedly!”
- In-house counsel transitioning to university setting
Read More“Hi Julie, Thank you so much for talking with us today. You’re an awesome teacher and consultant! My daughter felt so much better after consulting with you. I think our meeting today with you will be one of those pinnacle moments she’ll remember in her college and professional years. Thank you again. You provided her with amazing guidance!! She was so excited and said 'I didn’t realize there were so many ways I could use law and how important law was.’”
- Parent of aspiring lawyer
Read More“This is a great framework. It’s a very actionable framework. It’s technically sound and makes all the sense of the world. I appreciate having a process that’s not overwhelming and will help me start to narrow down my options so that I can start to make a decision instead of just floundering around. This is very helpful.”
- Government attorney and retired Naval officer exploring private sector options
Read More“This is wonderful. It’s exactly what I needed to hear and was looking for. I know what to start doing next. This feels like it’s been the fastest hour I’ve ever spent talking to someone; I have nearly 10 pages of notes. And it’s very uplifting for me personally—you've made me feel like there’s a wealth of opportunities I can choose from instead of just being locked into a track.”
- Mid-level attorney exploring career options that leverage eDiscovery experience
Read More“I got the Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary role as of this past Monday.”
- AGC positioning for first GC roles
Read More“You’ve given me confidence to deliver the explanation in a job interview. That gives me a lot to chew on. That’s plenty to work with.”
- Lawyer rebuilding career
Read More“I can’t thank you enough for your outstanding advice!”
- In-house financial services lawyer
Read More“Your plan is such a relief, because it makes so much sense to me and what I’ve been doing just hasn’t been working. This is so helpful.”
- Junior attorney job hunting and networking in a new geographical market
Read More“Shauna, Thank you so much for the call today and your insight. This [follow up] email is also very helpful. I would love to continue working with you to revamp my résumé. Thank you again for your time today.”
- Law firm litigator exploring government and in-house options
Read More“I now understand why I haven't been getting as many hits on my résumé as I had hoped. You've given a lot of food for thought. I feel like so much of the time, it's just the blind leading the blind. This has been so helpful, educational, and eye-opening.”
- Senior-level consumer finance attorney
Read More“Hi Shauna, Thank you again for taking the time to review my materials and speak with me today. I’m grateful for your valuable insight on how I can move forward, and I will be sure to keep you updated on my progress.”
- Recent law school graduate exploring U.S. and international market options
Read More“Thanks so much for checking up on me. My transition is going very well. I like my new position a lot and have been enjoying life in [new state]! I hope that you are also doing well and please give my best to Shauna!”
- BigLaw associate receiving outplacement / law firm transitions services
Read More“These ideas for meeting people and building thought leadership are really great. I especially appreciate the scripts for networking. This goes with my career development plan—whether I stay with my current employer or move.”
- Senior assistant general counsel and division general counsel for Fortune 500
Read More“I'm so glad I talked you! It's really helped me feel grounded and better prepared. I like your idea about reframing the interview into a conversation, which makes it less nerve-racking.”
- Senior in-house litigator preparing for job interviews
Read More“Thank you so much for your time yesterday. I found your insight and guidance very valuable and I will keep you posted! I look forward to speaking with you in the future... Thanks again!”
- Entry-level lawyer exploring career opportunities in fintech, blockchain, and cybersecurity
Read More“This has been a very productive series of conversations.”
- Rising 2L applying for cybersecurity-related internships
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