“I’ve got the seven-year itch; I've just been at this place for a long time, so I can’t help but wonder what else is out there. This was very valuable because I think I have the tools now to really work on my résumé and start to explore opportunities both inside the company and in other places.”
- AGC for one of the world’s most beloved brands
Read More“Hi Shauna, I hope you have been doing well. Work at the County Attorney's Office has been excellent and thank you again for your excellent help on my résumé and cover letter.”
- New attorney
Read More“This is great. The past week, I’ve just been all over the place because I really didn’t know what I was going to do. You’ve basically given me a path. Those ideas of other jobs I could look for sound perfect! And the résumé is looking great! I love the way you're focusing on the relevant things, especially since it's been really hard for me to explain my background. I'm impressed.”
- Foreign-trained lawyer entering U.S. market
Read More“I showed the résumé to a friend who is a partner at [AmLaw 100 firm] and she said the résumé looks great.”
- IP partner
Read More“I must have read this résumé at least 100 times. I was very impressed by it. This is really good, and I got feedback from two executive committee members of [AmLaw 100 law firms], an AmLaw 100 partner, and a legal recruiter. Thank you for all your hard work.”
- Securities litigation partner
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“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“The interviewing has been going well. I have a few employers I’m moving to the second round with. I’m finding jobs that are in my wheelhouse. And I’m getting interviews. So it’s working!”
- Aspiring chief compliance officer in healthcare sector
Read More“Shauna,
I wanted you to know that I have accepted a position with [healthcare company] as Chief Administrative Officer, effective as of [date]… I am very excited about this position for the range of responsibilities that I will have. Reporting to me will be the [heads of 5+ cross-disciplinary] functions [including legal and compliance]. I was really not interested in a role that would have me limited to legal only.
[And] certainly you are correct about the length of time for job seeking for someone at my level.
I wanted you to know that I highly valued the work that we did together. When I called you, I had a terrible résumé and almost no real job-seeking experience. As I said, for 27 years, I had never had to look for a job (except out of law school)...
Anyway, my point is that I think you provide a rare and valuable service for high level legal professionals. I would certainly be happy to provide a testimonial or any other support I can offer. Thanks again.”
- CLO / GC shifting to cross-disciplinary executive leadership
Read More“We had a good, candid conversation back in April. You hit some really big points.”
- General counsel at $14+ billion company
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“You pretty much nailed it. You gave *exactly* the same feedback on my cover letter and résumé that a managing partner at a AmLaw 200 law firm did.”
- Litigator moving into corporate and transactional law
Read More“Please be sure to thank Shauna for all of her help. She was fantastic! I will certainly be in touch if the need arises in the future.”
- Former AUSA in the Front Office of the country’s largest USAO
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“I'm feeling good about the résumé. I see where you're going with it. It’s more cohesive and more polished.”
- Lead IP counsel
Read More“There's an art to what you do. And you’ve offered an enormously valuable perspective.”
- Antitrust litigator
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