“I hope all is well. I have good news to report. Today is my last day in my current position with the City’s legal department. On [date], I will begin my new role as Senior Counsel, Employment for [Fortune 500 company]. Thanks for following up with me, and please share the good news with Shauna!”
- L&E lawyer transitioning from government to the private sector
“The résumé has helped a lot and I appreciate everything you’ve done for me.”
- Healthcare attorney
Read More“I’m feeling great. It brings a lot of flavor and texture to my transactional background, which is important as I start to move from litigation. This résumé builds a story. Mine read like I was billing the client.”
- Mid-level corporate associate
Read More“I found a position! I start at [Fortune 100 multinational] next week as a trademark and marketing attorney.”
- Law firm associate transitioning in-house
Read More“I joined [AmLaw 100 law firm] right after we did my résumé the first time. A BigLaw partner on the other side of the deal asked for my résumé and that day he sent it to 5 AmLaw 100 firms. I interviewed with 4 and got offers from 2. Even though I had never practiced before and didn't work in a law firm, the firm lateraled me in as a second year.”
- Associate on breaking into BigLaw from non-lawyer role in a company in just 6 weeks
“Thank you so much! This has been really helpful, and I love the new résumé format. Everything just makes more sense and we've got more content in the same amount of space.”
- Senior employment lawyer shifting from AmLaw 100 firm to in-house
Read More“Your ideas are terrific. I can do this!”
- Staff attorney in leading national legal nonprofit
Read More“I’d just hit my frustration point. I haven’t been getting any responses to my résumé. You’re giving me so much better input on both my résumé and my job search. than most people have. I see how your suggestions about presentation and relationship building carry across the whole job search process.”
- Second-career lawyer in niche practice
Read More“Shauna, It was great speaking with you last night. Thank you so much for your guidance and assistance. The information [in the follow up email you sent] is also super helpful. If anyone I know is ever looking for help with their legal résumé, I’ll be sure to send them your way!”
- AmLaw 100 private equity lawyer
Read More“Hi Shauna, Again, I’m really appreciative of your time and assistance with today’s resume editing session! I know I shared a lot and the time flew by, but the session was tremendously helpful in setting a solid baseline to work from.”
- Second-career lawyer
Read More“You’re 100% accurate. This conversation in and of itself is so therapeutic. Plus you’ve had great, great ideas. I would have paid $1000 for this hour; it was worth it. ”
- Contracts lawyer at Fortune 500 and S&P 500 component multinational
Read More“One thing you can always tell is when people really enjoy their jobs. And you clearly do. Your compassion and empathy really speak volumes.”
- Mid-level associate
Read More“Shauna, Hope you’re having a great week! Wanted to give you an update on my results this week. I applied to an open position at [AmLaw 50] via the chair of the group and he responded that they had just closed the position but would keep me in mind if another one became available. I thought that was a great sign considering it’s big law and the transfer I’m trying to make. So thanks again for the help with the résumé and cover letter, they seem to be doing exactly what I needed them to do!”
- Associate switching from boutique litigation firm to BigLaw corporate practice
Read More“I’ve really enjoyed our conversation. I feel very comfortable talking to you and very comfortable with your approach.”
- Director of Attorney Careers on providing career development services for AmLaw 100 law firm’s mid-level associates
Read More“Your insights are spot on. This is like therapy. I’ve always bounced from one thing to the next without ever really having a plan. It’s really, really nice to talk to someone with a fresh perspective. This was very productive.”
- International trade attorney
Read More“Thanks for all the advice that you gave on the call as well as the follow-up. I will digest the information and put it into action.”
- LLM trying to break into BigLaw
Read More“Thanks. I start at [Fortune 100] next week as a trademark and marketing attorney. “
- IP lawyer
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