The Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) is the world's largest organization serving the professional and business interests of attorneys who practice in the legal departments of corporations, associations, nonprofits and other private-sector organizations around the globe.
In this presentation, we will take a deep dive into burnout within the high-stress environment of the legal sector. We will explore comprehensive tactics to recognize early signs, adopt proactive prevention methods, and navigate through burnout when it arises. This session aims to address the root causes of burnout while providing strategies for building and maintaining a healthy, sustainable career.
Negotiating your salary and compensation package as an in-house counsel is not just about financial gain. It is also about affirming your strategic role within the organization. This masterclass is designed for in-house counsel interested in improving their negotiation skills. You will learn the necessary tools, insights, and mindset to secure a compensation package that reflects your value and contributions.
Powerful Negotiation Mindset—Discover strategies for approaching negotiations with confidence and resilience. Learn to navigate discussions from a position of strength backed by self-awareness and a proactive outlook.
Defining Your Wants and Needs—Gain clarity on succinctly expressing your professional aspirations, expectations, and value to your organization, ensuring your career goals align with realistic compensation outcomes.
Organizational Insight—Dive into understanding your organization's compensation strategy, financial standing, and strategic goals. Learn to tailor your negotiation approach to match corporate objectives, boosting your proposal's significance and impact.
Interactive Q&A Session—Engage in a Q&A session to seek personalized advice, exchange experiences, and address any uncertainties.
After attending this masterclass, you will be equipped with effective salary negotiation tactics and confidence to assert your worth and importance within your company.
Making a successful move — whether to a new employer, an internal opportunity, a promotion or a career change — requires clarity about what you are seeking and a game-plan for communicating your goals.
In this session, attorney and certified professional coach, Wendy C. Schult, will share practical advice on the key questions to ask yourself, how to gain support for what you want and necessary actions to position yourself for sustainable success. Wendy will also discuss how to recognize and avoid the common pitfalls of high achievers.
Communication is the KEY to a healthy relationship, and your EQ is what either drives results or hinders forward movement. This presentation will provide you with 3 easy tips to guarantee you get results by communicating effectively with your peers, your boss, and your clients. Cynthia Blackwell's energy and wit will inspire you to look at EQ and Communication in a new way.
Leadership: What You Need to Succeed in the Next Level of Your Career
This program empowers individuals to hone their leadership skills to elevate their career trajectory in a current organization or the next. It has a strong focus on increasing self-awareness to build confidence to navigate complex situations. The program equips participants with versatile tools and strategies to:
Understand the realities and impact of organizational culture
Build supportive networks and teams
Identify potential obstacles for success
Strategies to create effective responses in complex interpersonal dynamics and decision making
Did you know that the majority of resume’s received for an opening don’t make it to the “yes” pile. In this session, ACC’s HR Director, Cindy Pol, will provide you with tips on how to stand out as a candidate. She will provide an inside-look at the HR role in recruitment campaigns and answer your questions. Hang out after the program for 15 minutes of networking!
Thanks for joining us for the first installment of this Career Masterclass Series | Taking the Next Step in Your Career, from Transitions to Promotions
With the legal market being even more competitive during economic shifts, having an updated resume and LinkedIn profile that gets the attention of legal recruiters and hiring executives is a necessity. In this session, attorney and legal resume writing expert, Wendi Weiner, provided actionable advice and immediate steps that can be taken to optimize your legal resume and LinkedIn profile. She discussed best practices for handling career gaps, changing responsibilities, layoffs/restructurings, and how to think outside the box when it comes to your legal job search.
Join us for the second installment of this Career Corner Masterclass Series | Taking the Next Step in Your Career, from Transitions to Promotions (Hosted by the Financial Services Network)
How we do business has changed. People meet us online before they meet us offline, so first impressions matter to our credibility. Whether you are looking for a promotion within your organization or attracting new talent, or business development, how individuals and brands show up matters to their career and business success.
In this workshop attendees learned steps to improving their LinkedIn profile including:
· Why reputation matters regardless of your professional position.
· Your LinkedIn profile needs to be a resource, not just a resume.
· Crafting the ideal title and headline for your goals.
· Recommendations: In today’s digital world social proof matters!
· NEW Profile features that changed in the past year.
Gain the edge in your next interview. Learn to communicate your legal expertise, research effectively, and excel in common interview questions. Discover how to highlight your experience, navigate behavioral questions, and conquer nerves for peak performance. Join us and unlock the secrets to a successful interview.
In the competitive realm of corporate counsel, a strategically crafted resume and a powerful LinkedIn profile can make all the difference in securing your dream role. Join us for an enlightening session as we unravel the intricacies of resume and profile optimization, equipping you with the tools to stand out in a sea of qualified candidates.
During this session, we will delve into the critical aspects of your resume, uncovering what it should be focused on and whether it should be tailored to specific job applications. We will explore the skills and work experiences that demand attention, ensuring that you highlight the most relevant and impactful aspects of your career.
In the age of artificial intelligence, we will also discuss the vital consideration of incorporating AI into your resume writing. Formatting is key, and we will address the delicate balance between providing enough information and avoiding overwhelming detail. We will guide you on determining the optimal length for your resume and how to present earlier career details and dates effectively.
A strong LinkedIn profile is now a necessity for any legal professional. Learn how to optimize your profile, utilizing LinkedIn's features to maximize your visibility and connect with potential employers. We will also explore the benefits of reaching out to legal recruiters and provide tips on effective engagement.
Join us for this engaging session and gain the knowledge and insights needed to craft a compelling resume and LinkedIn profile. Secure your place at the forefront of the corporate counsel market and open doors to exciting new career opportunities.
