The Experienced Professionals Section includes NALP members who self-identify as "experienced" in the legal recruitment industry and seek to collaborate with similarly situated colleagues for purposes of networking and professional development and to contribute to activities, services, and educational programs to benefit NALP. Section members can be characterized by years of NALP membership, years in the industry, and/or levels of leadership engagement within their organizations or with NALP. (It is suggested that members have at least eight years of experience in a lead role and have actively participated in NALP.)
Experienced Professionals and Newer Professionals Collaboration
Collaborate with the Newer Professionals Section to determine interest in formal or informal joint activities. The purpose is to create a menu of opportunities for the Section members who enjoy mentoring to “give back” and assist in the professional development of newer members. Ideas include: a) one-on-one consulting or ”flash mentoring”/“hot topic” breakfast with Newer Professionals and Membership Dinner Groups at the Annual Education Conference, and b) Hosted joint interactions, (i.e. Experienced Professionals conference calls, online chats, video conferences) on a topic of interest to newer professionals facilitated by experienced professionals. Vice Chairs: Shannon Williams, Carlton Fields and Christina Fox, Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom LLP
Managing Your Own Professional Development
Consider a webinar focused on professional development for the experienced professional. Vice Chair: Kris Butler, Holland & Knight LLP and Tina Metis, Kelly Drye & Warren
Pathways to Leadership
Examine leadership and volunteer service experiences of current and former NALP members and share "pathway to leadership and service projects" with members, particularly through the NALP Bulletin. Vice Chairs: Marty Grenhart, UC, Berkeley School of Law and Jean A. Durling, Fox Rothschild LLP
NALPconnect Workgroup:
Introduce social media to section. Develop and update materials to be posted on the home page. Vice Chair: Phylis Myles, Willamette University College of Law and TBD
2011-2012 Section Chair: Esther Rodriguez, Holland & Knight LLP, esther.rodriguez@hklaw.com
February 2012 Board Report (PDF)
November 2011 Board Report (PDF)
July 2011 Board Report (PDF)
Work Groups:
Annual Education Conference Planning
The Experienced Professionals Annual Education Conference Work Group will work to develop responses to the annual conference RFP for programming that is relevant for experienced professionals at the 2011 Annual Education Conference. Vice Chairs: Mary Hoagland, Brigham Young University Law School and Marguerite Durston, Quarles & Brady LLP.
Writing Opportunities & Bulletin Article Planning
The section will work with NALP staff to explore and implement ways to feature section members as writers for NALP publications. This group will also brainstorm with Section membership to generate articles for experienced professionals on both the school and employer side and articles by EPs for the broader NALP membership. Vice Chairs: Mercedes Pino, St. Thomas University School of Law and Sarah Staup, Dykema.
Experienced Professionals and Newer Professionals Collaboration
This group will collaborate with the Newer Professionals Section to determine interest in formal or informal joint activities. The purpose is to create a menu of opportunities for the Section members who enjoy mentoring to “give back” and assist in the professional development of newer members. Ideas include: a) one-on-one consulting or ”flash mentoring”/“hot topic” breakfast with Newer Professionals and Membership Dinner Groups at the Annual Education Conference, and b) Hosted joint interactions, (i.e. Experienced Professionals conference calls, online chats, video conferences) on a topic of interest to newer professionals facilitated by experienced professionals. Vice Chairs: Brian Lewis, University of North Carolina School of Law and Kim Hensarling, Morris, Manning & Martin, L.L.P.
Pathways to Leadership
Examine leadership and volunteer service experiences of current and former NALP members and share "pathway to leadership and service projects" with members. Vice Chairs: Christine Carlson, Jenner & Block.
2010-2011 Section Chair: Mary Hoagland, Brigham Young University Law School, hoaglandm@law.byu.edu
April 2011 Board Report (PDF)
February 2011 Board Report (PDF)
November 2010 Board Report (PDF)
July 2010 Board Report (PDF)
Work Groups:
Experienced Professionals and Newer Professionals Collaboration
This group will collaborate with the Newer Professionals Section to determine interest in formal or informal joint activities. The purpose is to create a menu of opportunities for the Section members who enjoy mentoring to “give back” and assist in the professional development of newer members. Ideas include: a) one-on-one consulting or ”flash mentoring”/“hot topic” breakfast with Newer Professionals and Membership Dinner Groups at the Annual Education Conference, and b) Hosted joint interactions, (i.e. Experienced Professionals conference calls, online chats, video conferences) on a topic of interest to newer professionals facilitated by experienced professionals. Vice Chair: Brian Lewis, University of North Carolina School of Law (Conference Mentoring) and Kim Hensarling, Sutherland (EP/NP Interface)
Bulletin Article Planning
This group will brainstorm with Section membership to generate articles for experienced professionals on both the school and employer side and articles by EPs for the broader NALP membership. Vice Chair:TBD.
Talent and Interest Give Back Project
This group will review the current NALP Member Profile System and suggest additional questions and modifications to capture the interests and expertise of Section members. The group will also recommend outreach efforts designed to encourage experienced professionals to join the Section and to update their on-line member profiles with the goal of making the on-line Directory more useful in identification of member expertise and interest in involvement with NALP. This is also a possible collaboration opportunity with the Member Services Advisory Group. Vice Chair: Laura Kanter, Mayer Brown LLP
Writing Opportunities & Bulletin Article Planning
The section will work with NALP staff to explore and implement ways to feature section members as writers for NALP publications. This group will also brainstorm with Section membership to generate articles for experienced professionals on both the school and employer side and articles by EPs for the broader NALP membership. Vice Chair: Mireille Butler, Pepperdine University School of Law & Norma Cirincione, Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton
Experienced Professionals Annual Education Conference
The Experienced Professionals Annual Education Conference Work Group will work to develop responses to the annual conference RFP for programming that is relevant for experienced professionals at the 2011 Annual Education Conference. Vice Chair: Mary Hoagland, Brigham Young University Law School and Danielle Shannon, Akerman Senterfitt
Pathways to Leadership
Examine leadership and volunteer service experiences of current and former NALP members and share "pathway to leadership and service projects" with members. Vice Chair: Christine Carlson, Jenner & Block LLP.
2009-2010 Section Chair: Bill Chamberlain, Northwestern University School of Law, w-chamberlain@law.northwestern.edu
April 2010 Board Report (PDF)
February 2010 Board Report (PDF)
October 2009 Board Report (PDF)
October 2009 Addendum (PDF)
July 2009 Board Report (PDF)
Work Groups:
Experienced Professionals and Newer Professionals Collaboration
This group will collaborate with the Newer Professionals Section to determine interest in formal or informal joint activities. The purpose is to create a menu of opportunities for the Section members who enjoy mentoring to "give back" and assist in the professional development of newer members. Ideas include: a) one-on-one consulting or "flash mentoring"/"hot topic" breakfast with Newer Professionals and Membership Dinner Groups at the Annual Education Conference, and b) Hosted joint interactions, (i.e. Experienced Professionals conference calls, online chats, video conferences) on a topic of interest to newer professionals facilitated by experienced professionals. Vice Chair: Brian Lewis, University of North Carolina School of Law
Annual Education Conference/Bulletin Article Planning
Brainstorm with Section membership on a track of programming/speakers and articles specifically for Experienced Professionals on both the school and employer side.
Assist members through the completion of the RFP processes for both. Vice Chair: Christine Carlson, Jenner & Block LLP
Talent and Interest Give Back Project
This group will review the current NALP Member Profile System and suggest additional questions and modifications to capture the interests and expertise of Section members. The group will also recommend outreach efforts designed to encourage experienced professionals to join the Section and to update their member profiles. The goal is to make this resource more useful in identification of member expertise and interest in involvement with NALP.
Writing Opportunities
The section will work with NALP staff to explore and implement ways to feature section members as writers for NALP publications. Ideas include: a) "Experienced Professionals' Perspectives" in the NALP Bulletin or b) a series of short school and employer advice blurbs in NALPNow! (Tips for Tough Times) Vice Chair: Brad Sprayberry, Gunster Yoakley & Stewart, P.A.
Experienced Professionals Retreat
The
Experienced Professionals Retreat Work Group will work to determine goals,
identify potential faculty and develop the overall structure for an experienced
professionals program preceding the 2011 Annual Education Conference in
Palm Springs, CA. The completed proposal will be due in May
2010 on the due date for Conference RFPs for the 2011 Conference. The Work
Group will take into consideration feedback on similar sessions at prior
conferences and the suggestions provided by the 2008-2009 Experienced
Professionals Retreat Work Group. Vice
Chair: Mary Hoagland.
2008-09 Section Chair: Lynne Traverse, Bryan Cave LLP lltraverse@bryancave.com
Engaging Experienced Professionals Work Group
