Upcoming Events
The Committee on Lawyers in Transition establishes programs and resources geared toward providing career and job services, presenting networking and mentoring opportunities, helping to establish and foster partnership and collaboration among attorneys, fostering practical skills and offering needed training. The Committee also collaborates with sections and other committees of the New York State Bar Association to supplement and enhance the benefits, programs and services offered.
Lawyer Well-Being Webinar Series
Sponsored by the Senior Lawyers Section
Tuesday, February 11 | Student Loan Issues for the Seasoned Practitioner
Tuesday, March 10 | The Very Real Threat of Identity Theft: Measures for Prevention, Detection and Recovery
Free Informational Programs, Online On Demand
The Committee on Lawyers in Transition has over 50 videos and informational programs available online.
Access free videos of past events here.
Career Development Conference 2020
This program incorporates skills topics from well-known companies in the legal profession.
Strategic Networking Events Series
Career Development Conference 2019
Life as In-House Counsel: How to Get There and What to Expect
Co-Sponsored by the In-House Counsel Committee of the Westchester County Bar Association and the Corporate Counsel Section and Lawyers in Transition Committee of the New York State Bar Association
Career Development Conference 2017
Panelists share tips on LinkedIn for Lawyers and Law Students as well as Returning to the Legal Profession
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Networking a Strategy, Not a Tactic
Learn how to make strategic networking the basis for growing your client base.
Designing a Sustainable Career: Decision-making Strategies to Navigate Your Career Evolution
Using the SWOT/ASAP model, attendees will learn how to develop Action Steps to address each of the metrics in their SWOT Analysis, then create a strategic Action Plan to implement these steps.
Contract Law: The Do’s and Don’ts
Many lawyers find themselves practicing at a “contract attorney” at some point in their careers. But how can you make the most of the experience? Our panel of experts will discuss how to work with recruiters, how to make the most of each assignment and what you need to know to make the most of a contract experience.
Alternative Careers for Lawyers
Panelists will explore alternative careers for lawyers and will provide helpful tips to assist you in your job search.
Career Development Conference - Strategies for Success
Panelists share tips on job searching, resumes and interviews
Mock Interviewing - Demonstration and Discussion
Career Experts provide interviewing tips and suggestions
Navigating the New Economy: Career Strategies for Lawyers
Leading career and psychology experts discuss how to stay positive and provide job search tips in a tough economy
How to Approach Your Employer About Flexibility, Leave or Other Special Needs in a Competitive Legal Marketplace
Panelists share tips and advice on approaching your employer about flex-time
Making Transitions Later in Your Career
Panelists providing tips on making transitions later in your career.
How to Find Your First Legal Job Out of Law School
Panel discussion to help lawyers better manage their careers during this tough economy.
Crafting Your Resume for Today's Market
Get resume tips and cover letter advice
Mastering Phone, Behavioral and Non-conventional Interviews
Learn how to master a phone interview
Marketing Yourself to Small Law Firms
Panelists explore techniques and tips to market yourself to small law firms
How to Make Temp or Contract Work Work for You
Panelists explore employment options as a contract attorney
Re-entering the Legal Profession
Get practical advice and learn the steps you need to take to re-enter the profession after time away
How to Approach Your Employer About Flexibility, Leave or Other Special Needs in a Competitive Legal Marketplace
Panelists share tips and advice on approaching your employer about flex-time
Making Transitions Later in Your Career
Panelists providing tips on making transitions later in your career
Finding a Job You Love With the JD You Have
Get tips on job searching and career development
Careers in Compliance
Get guidance on finding compliance positions in financial services and health care
Finding Bliss: Innovative Legal Models for Happy Clients & Happy Lawyers
Speaker: Debbie Epstein Henry, Flex-time Lawyers LLC
