Posted by Committee Name: L.E.A.D: Lawyer Engagement and Development
Chair Information: Gina Jenero – K&L Gates LLP; Stephanie Nelson – Perkins Coie
Day of Committee Meetings: 3rd Tuesday of each month
Goals and Objectives for the 2018 – 2019 Year: Increase participation from associates in medium and large law firms; provide practical insight from both private practitioners and in-house legal teams; create a network of associates as resources to each other
Featured Speakers or Seminars: TBD. Our panelists and topics change every year. Examples of past panels include:
- Navigating the Review Process from Start to Finish
- From Managed to Managing: How to Seamlessly Transition from Junior to Senior
- Developing Business by Working in the Community
- Communicating with Co-Workers: Tips on How to Succeed as a Big Law Associate
Why should YLS Members join the Committee?: You absolutely get out of this committee what you are willing to put in. The L.E.A.D. committee meets for planning meetings every other month and aims to hold a total of four panels per year, during which associates can gain insight from their peers, seniors, and in-house legal departments on both substantive and political aspects of law firm culture. We are a fun, low maintenance group of associates who simply need to get together more frequently and use each other as resources!
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