Tuesday, October 18, 2016 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM Managing A Transition: Successful Career Strategies for General Counsel and In-House Counsel Tuesday, October 18, 2016 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM

Kathleen Boege - Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary, Wintrust Financial Corporation Scott Curran - Attorney; Founder, Beyond Advisers Jan Anne Dubin - CEO/Principal, Jan Anne Dubin Consulting Dennis Garcia - Assistant General Counsel, Microsoft Corporation Charles (Chad) Volkert, III - Executive Director, Robert Half Legal

Session Objectives: Successful, search, interview and career strategies. Tips to building profile and visibility which leverages experience. Steps to networking with a purpose.

Audience Survey Questions: How many in today’s audience are in the midst of a career transition? How many are contemplating a transition within the next six months?

What tools have you begun to use as part of the search/interview process? a.) __ Working with search firms. b.) __ Using LinkedIn and other social media to build network. c.) __ Network strategically to expand contact base. d.) __ Used alumni resources - law school/undergrad. e.) __ Engaged in ACC local chapter activities/events/job boards. f.) __ Used internet job boards. g.) __ Engaged a career coach. h.) __ Other.

Search Strategy Articles 2016 Law Jobs – Legal Hiring Outlook and Hot Practice Areas: https://www.roberthalf.com/legal/legal-jobs/career-center/job-search-essentials/2015-legal-hiring-outlook-hot-practice-areas-and-law-jobs Navigating the Emotional Side of a Career Transition: https://hbr.org/2016/04/navigating-the-emotional-side-of-a-career-transition Improve your resume by turning bullet points into stories: https://hbr.org/2016/05/improve-your-resume-by-turning-bullet-points-into-stories Acing the In-House Interview: http://www.inhouseblog.com/ace-in-house-interview/ Networking differently could increase your salary: http://review.chicagobooth.edu/strategy/2016/article/networking-differently-could-increase-your-salary?msource=SHORTLIST&tr=y&auid=16988709 10 LinkedIn Profile Tips For Lawyers: https://www.goclio.com/blog/10-linkedin-profile-tips-for-lawyers/

Search Strategy Articles Mind Your Career | Excelling in the Interview Process - Focus, Preparation and Execution: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oA0hd_nuX1k   How to Leverage Key Strategies to Fuel Your Path to In-House Leadership: https://www.mlaglobal.com/publications/articles/the-wizard-behind-the-curtain-how-to-leverage-key-strategies-to-fuel-your-path-to-inhouse-leadership I just became a General Counsel, What Do I Do Next?: https://www.acc.com/legalresources/publications/accdocket/upload/F-Roellig.pdf Proving Your Worth in the First 100 days: http://www.inhouseblog.com/proving-your-worth/ The General Counsel as senior leader – More than “just a lawyer”: http://www.kornferry.com/institute/general-counsel-senior-leader-more-just-lawyer Attorney At Work – LinkedIn for Lawyers Collection: https://www-cdn.law.stanford.edu/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/AAW_LinkedInCollection.pdf

Useful Websites www.roberthalflegal.com/salary-center https://www.roberthalf.com/legal/blog http://www.inhouseblog.com/ http://microsoft-chicago.com/2015/03/25/helping-chicago-lawyers-get-more-done/ http://abovethelaw.com/in-house-counsel/ http://modern-counsel.com/ www.futurelawoffice.com www.nalp.org/salariescompensation; www.OnRampInHouse.com 

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