Top Traits for Success on the Job

Note: This is not for CLE. Part of the free Career Development Series, a monthly webinar series featuring practical tips from legal career experts. Live webinars are free and open to the public. The recorded program and materials are exclusively for ABA members.

Description

This program discussing top traits shared by new lawyers and seasoned lawyers, provides a discussion of these traits beyond the obvious, and how to develop or deepen these traits. They'll cover these traits you'll need to demonstrate in the job search and after you have the job.

Speakers

Paula Davis-Laack is an internationally published writer, blogger, speaker, and a Top 10 online influencer, focusing on lawyer stress, resilience, and happiness. She received a Master’s Degree in Applied Positive Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania and a JD from Marquette Law School. Paula practiced law for 7 years before burning out, going back to school, and changing careers.

Jim Lovelace is a leader in attorney professional development, currently serving as Director of Lawyer T&D at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman and as Chair of the Professional Development Consortium. He was a litigation associate after getting his AB at Duke and his JD from the University of Texas School of Law.

Moderator:

Kathy Morris, Founder, Under Advisement Ltd., Chicago, IL and New York, NY

ABA Free Career Development Series is a monthly webinar series featuring practical tips from legal career experts.

Video and Materials