“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“This has been so helpful, Shauna. I can’t tell you how much what you’ve said resonated with me.”
- BiglLaw associate re-building confidence
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“It really hit me this past week: Shauna’s like a fairy godmother. You’ve challenged me to think about what kind of person and professional I want to be. What kind of brand I want to have. You’ve identified what's been one of my downfalls. This is, to me, a break out moment where I can be the lawyer I want to be. This has also been really helpful advice about how to get there. There are all these things that I don’t really get about how to go about accomplishing my goal, but you do! So one thing I’ve learned from you is how to start becoming the professional I want to be.”
- Second-career BigLaw associate
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“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“The LinkedIn profile optimization looks great! It was very easy to follow along with your instructions. Everything looks really good. I made all your recommended changes. I really like the summary. The skills you suggested made a lot of sense. And the LinkedIn for Lawyers book was very helpful. It’s a really nice book.”
- Lead compliance attorney
Read More“You’re a f*cking genius. I’m so glad [executive career coach] suggested I talk to you. Just the clarity you bring is priceless.”
- Silicon valley executive
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
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