“It’s going well, Jessica. I took a position at [bi-coastal law firm] doing insurance defense for labor law, personal injury, and car accident claims. I started last week.”
- Government lawyer transitioning to private practice
Read More“Hi Julie, I just wanted to give you an update following our session. I ended up doing well in those interviews (and subsequent rounds) thanks to your helpful tips. I did get some challenging questions, but was able to stay calm and used it as an opportunity to evaluate the companies and whether I would want to work for them. I’m very happy to let you know I’ve received verbal offers from both companies this week. You helped me change my mindset and attitude about interviewing and I’m so grateful for your help! And you really gave me the boost of confidence I needed to get over my nerves. Thank you so so much!!”
- In-house counsel seeking out new opportunities
Read More“Hi Julie, Many thanks for the talk today and for the information and summary. Very useful.”
- Mid-level attorney transitioning from international public law to in-house counsel positions
Read More“The résumé and LinkedIn profile you put together for me has generated an astonishing amount of interest, Julie. They've performed beyond my expectations. I've interviewed with Amazon, Intuit, Playstation, NASDAQ, Madison Square Garden, Adobe, Robinhood, and others. Most of them just hit me up on LinkedIn.”
- Digital products lawyer
Read More“Hi Julie, Thanks so much for your feedback. I’ve already started focusing on my LinkedIn page, and will continue to consider my goals and opportunities moving forward.”
- Senior attorney changing career focus
Read More“Hi Julie, Thank you for the productive session. The screening interview went very well and I'll be meeting with additional members of the practice in the coming days. It's great to get into the swing of things with interviews and I'm excited to see if this position is going to be a good fit for me.”
- Midlevel associate interviewing during relocation
Read More“Hi Julie, Thank you for spending the time to speak with me today and for all of your guidance. Our sessions have been very helpful.”
- Midlevel tax associate transitioning to generalist in-house role
Read More“Hi Julie, Thank you so much for your time today! I also learned a lot about writing effective cover letters and will definitely be more specific and personalized. Thanks again for being attentive!”
- Midlevel judicial clerk transitioning to antitrust practice
Read More“Hi Julie, I wanted let you know that since we last spoke, I accepted a position at an AmLaw 100 firm! It is a position I would not have likely even applied for before we spoke. You were so very helpful with my concerns and confidence. I understand that is part of your job, but your genuineness came through and made me feel a little more at ease with my search. Thank you!”
- Midlevel associate transitioning between large firms
Read More“Hi Julie, Thank you for the productive and informative session today. Most of the résumé review services on the web offer to merely "fix" my résumé and send me the finished product, but what I wanted was to get some feedback from a professional on my current résumé and I think our session was exactly what I was looking for and more. I am happy with the new résumé and I look forward to proofreading it. I hope the next time we talk I have some exciting updates!”
- Midlevel international corporate associate going in-house
Read More“Wow, Julie. Wow! This is beyond anything I expected. It looks fantastic. I didn't know what to expect when I signed up for your services, but I can say that you have exceeded it. I really like it. I think employers will really like it!”
- Midlevel foreign associate transitioning to in-house role
Read More“Dear Shauna, I hope this email finds you well. It was a pleasure working with you back in 2019. My resume received a very good feedback. As a result, I joined a mid size firm in Chicago as senior counsel.”
- Litigator
Read More“Hi Julie, Thank you again for your time and insight! The session was very helpful. I am confident that the finished product will better present my experience to firms.”
- Midlevel international associate relocating to the U.S.
Read More“Hi Julie, thanks for making yourself available for a last-minute call. Your considerations were sound and helpful. I think you were on point in your advice! The headhunter texted me yesterday evening that both interviewers thought I was “terrific” and they would work on an offer in the coming days.”
- Foreign-educated attorney looking for U.S. in-house position
Read More“The resume was great and now I have 3 interviews tomorrow. Thank you again so much for your assistance, Shauna.”
- Mid-level lawyer returning to workforce
Read More“I know full well that I could handle an in-house function, and I love that you've given me a way to demonstrate that, Jared.”
- Insurance defense litigator transitioning in-house
Read More“I see it now, Jared. You can start by writing a narrative, but you've got to find-tune the bullets so people can immediately know what you're talking about and what you're looking for. This has been very helpful. Lots to mull over.”
- Law firm litigator
Read More“This gives me a lot of confidence, Jared. It was helpful to have an interview today because things came up that we've been talking about and I could so clearly see the value of your process.”
- Of Counsel for an international general practice law firm
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