“You just gave me such valuable framing for these issues. Talking to you has been just so valuable. My friend had spoken so highly of you, and she was absolutely right. :)”
- Senior in-house counsel at tech company positioning for GC roles
Read More“Thanks for everything you’ve done for me.”
- Candidate for Fortune 500 Chief Patent Officer roles
Read More"Thank you so, so, so much. This has been a good session. I feel much better about going into my interview now that an expert has looked at what I plan to say.”
- Foreign attorney looking to transition into U.S. legal assistance role
Read More“Thank you so much for the information, Julie. You answered and really helped a lot with everything that I had a question on. I know it’s really going to do a lot. It’s always really helpful just to hear advice on what exactly to do, especially for someone who’s recently graduated and trying to find a place of employment. Thank you so much - I’m confident something will happen!”
- Recently licensed attorney transitioning into first career position
Read More“I’ve only done hiring in law firms, and I’ve never thought about the things you’re talking about. This is been a great perspective and tutorial on how companies hire GCs.”
- Former AmLaw 100 equity partner
Read More“I did everything you told me to do, said everything you told me to say. It was almost like you gave a word-for-word script. And [former federal agency Commissioner] responded exactly the way you predicted. I wish could have recorded it for you! I’m so pleased at how the conversation went and laid the groundwork for my job search.”
- Law firm partner exploring GC roles
Read More“Thank you so much. I will definitely be recommending you to my friends, Shauna.”
- General Counsel
Read More“Jared, thank you so much for all of your help. You’ve been wonderful.”
- Appeals division director for a state agency
Read More“That was a lot to take in, Jared, but it has been extremely helpful and yours your points on how to look for a job [for someone in my senior position] is spot on. Last time I looked for a job, LinkedIn barely existed. I’m good at personal relationships, but I’m totally lost about marketing myself. I like the idea of condensing my story under categorized bullet points; getting as specific as I need to be by including some wins, without having to provide a laundry list. I’'ll be in touch again after I’ve locked myself in a room and done a couple of JDAs!"
- EVP, Chief Counsel & Director of Litigation
Read More“I had been just spitballing in my own head, but this conversation is giving me the clarity that I need.”
- Partner in AmLaw 150 law firm
Read More“Thanks so much for all your help, Jared. The company I interviewed at two weeks ago, gave me an offer and I just accepted after some salary negotiation.”
- Senior IP counsel
Read More“This makes me want to stay with my firm so I can build this story and make the right move. A few weeks ago I was really unhappy. I wanted to be an historian, but didn't want to get a Ph.D. I don't want to throw away my law degree.”
- BigLaw litigation associate
Read More“I’m realizing that I need to approach my career with direct intention. This haphazard approach just doesn’t work anymore. As an athlete, I know you’ve got to have a game plan to move forward. Now I have one.”
- General practitioner
Read More“I spoke with Shauna generally about career direction about a year ago. She was super-helpful and I’ve spent the last year sinking in to the direction she helped me embrace... Now, I’ve just gotten promoted…”
- Senior corporate generalist
Read More“Great insight you shared about starting my legal career! Thank you so much, the coaching was wonderful, Julie.”
- JD/MBA graduate transitioning to permanent employment from contract roles
Read More“Thank you for checking in! It’s been a great year. My session with Shauna was amazing. She helped me see options I hadn’t considered. The updated résumé was great. Shortly after our session I interviewed for a position as an Assistant Attorney General and got the job! I’ve found my niche in appeals and I’m happy with where my career is headed. I’m 2 months shy of my one year anniversary as an AAG.”
- State prosecutor
Read More“Hi Shauna, I hope all is well with you. I want to let you know that I recently accepted a position as the new Director of Government Affairs with the [international nonprofit]… Thank you for assisting me throughout my post-law school job search. I know that without your help in developing a job search strategy and reformatting my résumé to best appeal to employers that I would not have gotten this opportunity. I will keep in touch.”
- Junior lawyer shifting to executive-track
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