“Thank you for your time and insights regarding my résumé and professional experience. The session provided a different framework for communicating my prior experiences, what I've learned and how I could bring value/solve problems with my next employer. It was valuable to observe how you apply the legal synthesis skills to résumé writing... I have a much better sense of how to approach my résumé in a fresh way.”
- Assistant General Counsel at a state university
Read More“I am extremely happy to report that I have accepted an offer at [Company] in [California] to be their new VP and Chief Counsel. I really couldn’t be happier! I cannot begin to tell you how grateful I am for your support and I am sure we will talk live sometime soon!”
- General Counsel in technology sector
Read More“This résumé looks amazing. So much better than what I had! [Update a month later...] The retained recruiter decided that they needed to broaden their search [for the general counsel position for upscale home furnishing designer] and since she liked my résumé so much, I’m going in for a screening interview next Monday! It really was the résumé that drew them in, so I just wanted you know that it made a complete difference.”
- Equity partner and practice group leader of Am Law 100 law firm
Read More“I don’t know how to thank you. You’ve done such tremendous work. If you need a client testimonial, you know who to call. You’ve been great.”
- Corporate board adviser and law school classmate of President Barack Obama
Read More“It’s easy to understand why you have a wait list. It’s because you know your sh*t and you do a good job.”
- COO – Business Development and CLO of a start-up
Read More“After seeing a job ad [at one of the world’s largest privately held companies], I followed your advice and tracked down the email address of the global general counsel. I sent my cover letter and your CV directly to him, and in less than two hours got a telephone screening from the HR recruiter. Within a few more hours, I had a call set up directly with the GC. They’re already talking to me about succession planning.”
- General counsel and retired military officer
Read More“Thank you very much for your help through this process. I enjoy working with you. So far just good initial feedback from the recruiter. She said thank you for the excellent effort on the questionnaire and that she’d be in touch for next steps. So thank YOU for the excellent effort! I’m very grateful for your insight, collaboration and turnaround. Thank you very much. I’m [also] getting nibbles within [Company] now. Both [Company 2] and [Company 3] have reached out.”
- Vice President and General Counsel in BigPharma
Read More“Shauna - Thank you again. This résumé is a 100% improvement over what I have been patching together for the last 20 years. I really appreciate your work-product and your bedside manner when it comes to dealing with lawyers like me who are in transition. The whole experience has been great and please let me know if I can be of any help (endorsements or otherwise) going forward. I'll be sure to tell my friends and colleagues about my positive experience and will send them your way.”
- General Counsel in pharma / life sciences
Read More“As someone who has recently found the need to update an old résumé – working with Shauna to produce a modern, fresh résumé that will attract the eye of a recruiter or future clients was economical, expeditious and excellent! I highly recommend her services.”
- Former General Counsel in restaurant and hospitality industry
Read More“Thank for your wise and wonderful counsel. I love what you did to my résumé. I’m so happy I met you. Thank you for everything.”
- Former casino and entertainment executive and General Counsel
Read More“Everything looks great on the résumé and cover letter. They’re laid out very well. I’m very happy with it and have no edits. You listened really closely to our conversation!”
- EVP and GC of owner-operator of hundreds of restaurants
Read More“These are absolutely do-able solutions for building a book of business. Thank you for sharing your expertise with me.”
- Energy sector General Counsel transitioning to law firm
Read More“This coaching cram has been great. I have several pages of notes so far. You’ve been really helpful. Thank you so much.”
- Law firm partner leveraging JD/MBA to transition to business and consulting roles
Read More“You’re obviously very bright, and you have great insight into things. You’re a very smart person and you’re very humble, but every time I talk to you I learn a lot. I value your perspective.”
- Law firm partner
Read More“I want to introduce [senior in-house counsel] to you. I worked with [him] at [employer] and shared with him how you were able to assist me with updating my résumé and LinkedIn profile. I’m very grateful for all you were able to do—you were a tremendous partner. In any event, [he] is looking to update his résumé and LinkedIn profile, and I immediately thought of you. [He] is a great guy with tremendous talent, and I’m certain you can help him take this next step in his career!”
- General Counsel and Corporate Secretary
Read More“Thank you! Thanks for your great advice. I enjoyed speaking with you.”
- General Counsel in an internationally recognized institution for the arts
Read More“This coaching was very helpful. I needed someone objective looking at these problems through a different prism.”
- Law firm partner
Read More“Thanks so much! I will recommend your services to my friends.”
- Founder of small, general civil practice law firm
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