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ACC HoustonACC Houston Career Development Webinar
Beyond the Title: Building Influence in the Legal Profession
September 24, 2025 | 12 - 1 pm | Zoom
Join the ACC Houston Chapter and Gibson Arnold & Associates for Beyond the Title: Building Influence in the Legal Profession. This hour-long webinar will focus on strategies for legal professionals to cultivate influence, expand their impact, and advance their careers beyond their formal titles.
Beyond the Title: Building Influence in the Legal Profession
• What does it mean to have influence in the legal profession without a formal leadership title?
• How can lawyers develop leadership skills when traditional leadership roles are limited?
• What are the most effective ways to build credibility and authority within a legal team?
• What opportunities are available for career advancement without managing others?
• What strategies can legal professionals use to advocate for themselves and their ideas?
• How does emotional intelligence play a role in building influence in the legal industry?
• What does it mean to have influence in the law department without a formal leadership title?
• If a law department’s structure is flat & there is not much room for advancement what options are there for growth in an organization?
Speakers
Jennifer Simons, Chief Legal Officer, Oceaneering
Yolanda Davis, Leadership Coach and Consultant, CEO, YK Davis Consulting Group
Grace Stephens, Senior Director of Human Resources, PCCA
Moderator: Melinda Delmonico, President and CEO, Gibson Arnold & Associates
Notes
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