“The JDA is enlightening, Jared. I foolishly waited to do this and now I'm realizing, wow, there's a lot of work in just finding the appropriate job description and roles. It's not like there's fifty of these jobs floating around just because I'm ready to make a move.”
– Am Law 200 partner specializing in policy and regulatory advising, commercial transactions, and disputes
Read More“Jared's JDA is super. Working with him, I can see why the process makes sense. A typical person says, ‘Let me go throw some stuff on paper,’ but this helps a person think about where their skill set and interests are a fit. Or maybe not a fit.”
– Technology partner for an Am Law 200 law firm
Read More“Hi Shauna — I just got off the phone with [Company]. They are going to offer me the role of Director of Legal Services. I am very appreciative of all of your help... Many thanks.”
– Law firm partner transitioning back in-house
Read More“Hi Shauna, Thank you so much! As always, it was an insightful and productive call and I came out of it feeling better about my path ahead.”
– Privacy counsel at one of the world's most recognized brands
Read More“Shauna, I wanted to thank you for all of your help, encouragement and support in enabling me to pivot my career towards patent prosecution. I worked at the internship for nearly 6 months and then got an offer last week from [firm], a patent prosecution boutique just outside of [city]... The road to getting my career on a livable track was quite bumpy for me - thank you for making it survivable. I never would have gotten here without your amazing coaching and support!”
– Non-traditional IP lawyer
Read More“This has a been a really good discussion, Shauna. I'm much more comfortable that I'm going to get off to a good start.”
– IP lawyer starting new role at biotech
Read More“Thank you so much, Julie! This gives me a lot of ideas. It's good to hear that you have the same opinion as I do. I was lost, and you organized my mind. Now I can focus on my search.”
– Foreign attorney looking to transition into a U.S. of counsel position
Read More“I've been channeling my inner Shauna—staying calm, focusing on the positive, and moving forward.”
– AmLaw 50 equity partner
Read More“The recruiter asked me about salary expectations. I gave her the answers you coached me to say and she said, 'Oh, you're well trained! That's the right answer.'”
– Law firm partner returning to GC roles
Read More“Hi Julie, Thank you so much for your time speaking with me this afternoon, your notes and the advice! I really appreciate all of them. I really enjoyed our conversations and have learned a lot. I know what I can do now and the job opportunities I should be looking for. I hope I can continue to work with you and will sign up for more hours. Please stay in touch and stay safe.”
– Junior tax attorney seeking to transition into a litigation role
Read More“Everything you’ve told me has been so helpful, so much better than my gut reactions and yet well within my comfort zone. I hope you don’t think it’s silly, but I could talk to you for hours.”
- Law firm partner exploring GC roles
Read More“Julie, I made changes to the résumé based on our session. I got a lot more responses than I did with my previous résumé. Before I got hardly any looks and constantly got rejections, but now people are looking at it 2 and 3 times. I got an interview and an offer with a law firm. Thank you so much for the work that you previously did on it, it really helped! It is definitely a huge step in the right direction.”
- Recently licensed attorney transitioning into first career position
Read More“Other than you and my sisters, I haven’t told anyone these things. I don’t think it’s safe to talk to some of my friends even about these things. There’s no one I would trust to talk about it with.”
- Senior IP lawyer
Read More“Thank you again for spending so many hours to make me feel comfortable for a simple [but critical networking] phone call. I know you probably think it’s ridiculous — after all, I have been speaking with people for many years — but I felt so much more confident going into this discussion than I would have without your expertise. So, thank you very much!”
- NLJ 500 law firm partner and former GC
Read More“I am extremely excited to have another interview coming up for my dream job (they reached out to me again after 8 months of an initial ;no’ :) I followed your advice and stayed in touch with the company, even after they rejected me the first time. I feel so lucky to have a second chance! They are skipping me ahead in the process this time. I’m meeting directly with the decision-maker.”
- Senior compliance lawyer
Read More“Hi Shauna, Just heads up that I had THE call with GC, it went amazing! Instant rapport and it felt genuinely warm. She said she will forward my résumé this morning to head of HR Legal and that she thought I should be in again. :) As for me, I felt great.... Thanks so so much for your help! Priceless :)”
- Senior corporate generalist returning to Fortune 10 Regional GC roles
Read More“Thank you, Shauna. I really appreciated your thoughtful and candid feedback today. Looking forward to [continuing] with you.”
- Executive-track lawyer preparing for GC roles
Read More“You have had so much impact on my career and my life. You just don’t even know. I trust you implicitly.”
- Long-time Bryce Legal client
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