Best Practices for Getting That Promotion or That Next IP Position AIPLA Corporate Practice Committee Brown Bag Teleconference Tuesday, July 20,2017, Noon Eastern “Building a Best In Class Corporate IP Practice” Series Open Discussion led by Angie Sebor & Jessica Costa © AIPLA 2017

Trends Best Practices: Promotions & New Positions The corporate counsel role is increasingly transforming from a legal function to a business strategist, with close ties to C-suite and board In-house counsel are looking to, and may be expected to, develop non-legal skills (e.g., finance, management, regulatory, trainers for non-legal personnel, establishing performance metrics) In-house counsel are being asked to do more with less A sense of mission drives job satisfaction Many corporate counsel are currently willing to consider new positions – lateral or upward movement into a new company Diversity: Finding satisfactory in-house positions, with equal pay, is still a challenge for women, minorities, and LGBTQ candidates © AIPLA 2017

Getting That Promotion: Tips from Industry Best Practices: Promotions & New Positions Getting That Promotion: Tips from Industry Know your job, hold up your end Do more than your job description (“above and beyond”) Create opportunities – ask how you can help Acquire new knowledge and skills – business, regulatory, finance If you identify a problem, have a solution Build your network, inside the company and outside the company Always act professionally – be “drama-free” Be a team player – refine your interpersonal skills Develop mentoring relationships – find one, be one Practice self-promotion – be visible Bond with the boss – challenge with respect Don’t expect the reward, earn it © AIPLA 2017

Getting a New In-House Position: Tips from Industry Best Practices: Promotions & New Positions Getting a New In-House Position: Tips from Industry Decide what you want to do, where you want to be - make a plan Update your resume – be concise, be consistent, be organized Update your professional networks (LinkedIn, professional organizations) Connect/reconnect with former colleagues, classmates, opposing counsel, other in-house counsel, law firm partners Attend conferences, author articles, speak on panels Find appropriate job boards, find a recruiter Prepare for the interview, know your salary expectations Be professional Ask questions Highlight your strengths, but remember you don’t know everything © AIPLA 2017

Sources Best Practices: Promotions & New Positions “Moving Up the Ladder: 10 Strategies for Getting Yourself Promoted”, Randall S. Hansen, Quintessential Careers, www.livecareer.com “Bosses Tell Us: 11 Things That Will Get You Promoted”, Libby Kane, LearnVest, on 2017 Daily Muse, Inc. “A Top Notch Resume is Your Gateway to the Job Interview”, Dr. Heather Rothbauer-Wanish, AIPLA 2017 “Executive Summary, Association of Corporate Counsel In-House Trends Report 2017” “Minority Corporate Counsel Association 17th Annual GC Survey Nov/Dec 2016” “How to Get Noticed – and Promoted – In Your Legal Career”, Robert Half Legal, July 29, 2014, www.roberthalf.com “Tips to Successfully Interview for a Job Promotion”, Alison Doyle, Feb. 20, 2017, www.thebalance.com © AIPLA 2017