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May 10

LinkedIn Message v. Email

Question: You read in your local paper that one of your law school classmates received an award from the local business journal.  You haven’t seen this person since law school but want to send a quick note to congratulate him.  Do you send a regular email or LinkedIn message?

Answer: Send a LinkedIn message to drive traffic to your LinkedIn profile.  There’s nothing wrong with sending a regular email.  But, there’s a significant chance the recipient will review your LinkedIn profile if you send a LinkedIn message.

Benefit: Assuming you have a complete profile, the recipient can view your recent career changes, accomplishments and speaking engagements.  He might also click to read your blog, recent articles or presentations.  If the recipient (or his firm) is in the position to hire, you just made a positive impression.

Test: This week, send at least one message via LinkedIn instead of email.  Then, check your “Who’s Viewed My Profile?” box from your LinkedIn homepage and see if the recipient of your message reviewed your profile.  This will indicate if you succeeded at driving traffic to your profile.  Repeat this test for four weeks and see what happens … feel free to share success stories in the comments!

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May 10

Search Facebook Status Updates with OpenBook (& Another Reason for ‘Only Friends’ Privacy Setting)

Here’s another reason why your Facebook setting for “Posts by Me” should be set to “Only Friends.”

There’s a site, OpenBook, that allows anyone (i.e., potential employer) to search for key words in Facebook status updates.  Here’s a sampling of some searches I did and some of the results:

Search Term:  “Law Student”

OpenBook law student last final

Search Term:  “Law School”

Openbook law school twitter

Openbook law school penn

Search Term:  An AmLaw 100 Firm’s name

Openbook firm ab

Search Term:  Name of a Law School

Openbook smu law

Only Friends Privacy Level for Optimum Privacy

The good news about OpenBook is that it appears to only search public status updates.  My privacy level is set to Only Friends and my updates did not appear (I tested several searches).  To change your privacy level to Only Friends (or check to see your current setting), go to ACCOUNT –> PRIVACY SETTINGS –> PERSONAL INFORMATION & POSTS –> POSTS BY ME.  Change the drop down menu to “ONLY FRIENDS” (unless, of course, you don’t mind having your updates open for anyone to search).

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May 10

Lawyers on Twitter

I read a Twitter update this morning that contained a link to AmLaw firms on Twitter, but it didn’t list individual attorneys from these firms.  If you follow any of the AmLaw firm accounts on Twitter, you know that most just share links to the firms’ press releases; there is little or no engagement or participation.  (If you’ve heard me speak or preview my books, you know that I outline three steps attorneys must complete to CAP or maximize their performance on Twitter and engaging or participating is the final step required to yield results on Twitter – (1) Connect; (2) Assimilate; and (3) Participate.)

I responded to the tweet this morning and recommended Melissa Sach’s AmLawTweeple List as a better resource because it lists individual AmLaw attorneys’ (and other legal professionals’) Twitter accounts.  If you receive my monthly newsletter, Something Different, you’ve heard me reference this list numerous times.

Since I was sharing this list on Twitter, I thought it would be helpful to share five lists/resources of lawyers (legal professionals) on Twitter to help Twitter newbies get started with the first step of performing on Twitter – connecting.

  1. Melissa Sach’s/RecruiterEsq’s AmLaw Tweeple List;
  2. JD Supra’s 145 Lawyers (and Legal Professionals) on Twitter – the list now contains over 750 professionals and this is the list I used to get started when I joined Twitter in September 2008;
  3. Todd Smith’s Texas Lawyers to Follow on Twitter;
  4. Directory of Minnesota Lawyers on Twitter; and
  5. LexTweet.

Happy Tweeting!

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May 10

National Etiquette Week Tip #5 Edit Your Facebook Wall

To celebrate National Etiquette Week (May 10-14), I’m covering social networking etiquette tips for job seekers this week – one tip each day.

Today’s tip …

Tip #5:  Edit your Facebook wall.

There are three categories of potentially annoying or offensive information that appear on job seekers’ Facebook walls.  Job seekers should be aware of the potential negative effect and control it by either refraining from posting or deleting when necessary.  For example:

  1. Political Commentary. Political views and intelligent discussions are acceptable in my opinion.  Job seekers, however, should be careful not to offend potential employers or referral sources with hateful content which can arise in a heated moment.  For example, I would refrain from calling President Bush and Vice President Cheney “war-loving bast@#*$”" or posting a poll asking if President Obama should be assassinated.
  2. Mafia, Farmville, Quizzes oh my! Perhaps the most annoying feature of Facebook to many are the games and quizzes.  Because these annoy so many people, I recommend that job seekers delete this information from their walls on a regular basis.   Also, refrain from inviting your entire friends list to play these games and quizzes.  Many people are also annoyed by the invitations.  I would only invite close friends if I knew for sure they wanted to play these games/take these quizzes.
  3. 30 Links in 1 Day. I love sharing links to articles and blog posts on Facebook; I receive a lot of useful information by reading other friends’ links and many friends have told me they enjoy my links.  But, how many links is too many to share in one day?  One of my friends recently shared 30 links in one day – articles, videos, blog posts, etc.  People commented that she shared too many links; some even asked what she did at work all day (and, the person who posted is a lawyer).  I would refrain from posting 30 links in one day.  I would actually try to keep your postings under 10 per day.  Here are three reasons not to post more than 10 links in a day:  (1) people don’t have time to read all of the information so they will likely miss some of the information you share; (2) people grown annoyed; and (3) people question your work ethic.

Other thoughts?  What other features annoy you on the Facebook wall?

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May 10

National Etiquette Week Tip #4 Don’t Spam LinkedIn Groups

To celebrate National Etiquette Week (May 10-14), I’m covering social networking etiquette tips for job seekers this week – one tip each day. On Monday, I shared three reasons why job seeking attorneys should not sync their status updates on social networking sites.  On Tuesday, I explained why you shouldn’t abuse the “Pls RT” feature on Twitter.  And, I provided a bonus tip for law schools and firms – don’t post links on Twitter that open to a Facebook Business Page.  On Wednesday, I stressed the importance of understanding LinkedIn’s Introduction feature and using it properly.  Today’s tip …

Tip #4:  Don’t Spam LinkedIn Groups

I encourage job seekers (and, attorneys looking to develop business) to participate in LinkedIn groups by initiating discussions or sharing news articles, including blog posts and articles written by the attorney and articles mentioning the attorney or his area of expertise.  I often post articles I write for my monthly e-newsletter in LinkedIn groups.  But, how much posting is too much?

Here are 5 signs you might be a LinkedIn Group spammer based on complaints I’ve heard from other attorneys:

  1. You posted five different blog posts or articles for five consecutive days in the same group.
  2. You post the same blog post or article in multiple groups at least five times in one month.
  3. There are zero comments on the links you post.
  4. There are zero views on the links you post.
  5. You only post your own material (blogs or articles) and never comment on other posts or ask discussion questions to group members.

Other thoughts?  I would argue one needs 3-5 of the above “offenses” for 3 or more consecutive months to be considered a true spammer.  Thoughts?

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May 10

National Etiquette Week Tip #3: Understand LinkedIn’s Introduction Feature

To celebrate National Etiquette Week (May 10-14), I’m covering social networking etiquette tips for job seekers this week – one tip each day. On Monday, I shared three reasons why job seeking attorneys should not sync their status updates on social networking sites.  On Tuesday, I explained why you shouldn’t abuse the “Pls RT” feature on Twitter.  Today’s tip …

Tip #3:  Understand LinkedIn’s Introduction feature.

Job seekers often want to tap their 1st degree LinkedIn connections for introductions to 2nd and 3rd degree contacts. The Introduction feature on LinkedIn allows job seekers to write a note or introduction to the 2nd or 3rd degree contact they wish to connect with and LinkedIn sends the note to your mutual contact.  The mutual contact will decide whether to forward it to your 2nd or 3rd degree contact.  Essentially, it’s a virtual introduction.  Instead of one of your contacts introducing you to one of his contacts at a cocktail party or business meeting, the introduction takes place via LinkedIn.

An issue may arise, however, if the job seeker’s mutual contact doesn’t know the job seeker’s 2nd or 3rd degree contact that well.  Remember, many people connect with other industry professionals on LinkedIn without having a solid relationship.  Unless the job seeker is a mind reader, there’s no way for a job seeker to know this.

My recommendation to job seekers is to also include a note to your mutual contact when requesting the introduction.  Acknowledge that you are aware your mutual contact may not know the 2nd or 3rd degree contact that well.  Let your mutual contact know that if that’s the case, you completely understand why your mutual contact wouldn’t forward the introduction to the 2nd or 3rd degree contact.

For example, pretend I am a job seeker and want to connect with Lisa, the Recruiting Manager at a firm on my wish list.  I’m not connected to Lisa but my friend Justin is connected to Lisa on LinkedIn.  Thus, Lisa is my 2nd degree contact.  I could draft an Introduction to Lisa and ask Justin to forward the Introduction.  Here’s the Introduction form.

LI compose introductions 2ED

The first section contains my contact information.  The second section contains my message to Lisa, my 2nd degree contact.  And, the third section allows me to write a note to Justin, my contact, explaining why I want an introduction to Lisa.  This is the section where you can mention that your contact should only forward the Introduction if he feels comfortable doing so.

Don’t take it personally if your contact doesn’t forward the Introduction.  In the above example, Justin and Lisa may not know each other that well.  They may have never met in person but just happen to work in legal recruiting.  In that case, Justin might not feel comfortable making an introduction.  Or, some LinkedIn users may have their own personal policy where they don’t forward any introductions – if that’s the case, don’t take it personally.

Finally, don’t abuse the introduction feature; only ask people who know you well to forward introductions on your behalf.

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May 10

National Etiquette Week Tip #2: Don’t Abuse “Pls RT”

To celebrate National Etiquette Week (May 10-14), I’m covering social networking etiquette tips for job seekers this week – one tip each day. On Monday, I shared three reasons why job seeking attorneys should not sync their status updates on social networking sites.  Today’s tip …

Tip #2:  Don’t abuse “Pls RT” on Twitter

A common practice on Twitter is to include “Pls RT” at the end of urgent, important messages.  The “Pls RT” stands for please re-tweet and tells other users that you want them to re-tweet your message.  Think of the of the red exclamation points that people sometimes use to flag urgent emails; “Pls RT” is the red exclamation point of tweets and should be used with the same level of caution.

Here’s an example of the proper use of “Pls RT”:

PLS RT proper

The message is important and the person only tweeted it once.  Moreover, this is the only tweet in over a one-week period where this person used “Pls RT.”  This one use of “Pls RT” does not rise to an abusive level.

Job seekers may wish to use “Pls RT” if they tweet a question about an interview or their job search.  But, follow the example above and use it sparingly for it to be effective.

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May 10

National Etiquette Week Bonus Tip for Law Schools, Firms

To celebrate National Etiquette Week (May 10-14), I’m covering social networking etiquette tips for job seekers this week — one tip each day.  Today, in addition to an upcoming post with Tip #2, I also have a tip for law schools and firms that’s related to my tip from yesterday … consider it a bonus tip since it’s not exactly for job seekers.

Bonus Tip:  Ignore the middle man when posting links to articles, blogs

My post yesterday provided three reasons why job seeking attorneys should not sync their status updates on social networking sites.  Law schools, firms and other businesses may want to follow this same advice when posting links on their Facebook Business Pages.   I am guilty and didn’t realize the offense until a law student on Twitter raised the issue in a tweet yesterday.  I will illustrate with my own example.

Many law schools, firms and businesses sync their Facebook Business Pages to a Twitter page.  When they post a link to an article or blog post on the Facebook Business Page, it automatically appears on the Twitter page as follows:

Facebook Post – Link to blog post re The Weekly Law School Roundup

FB Biz page blogger link

When you click on the link in the Facebook post, you go directly to the blog post.

Tweet – link to blog post re The Weekly Law School Roundup

Twitter link to FB biz page

Annoyance: The annoyance arises when you click on the link in the tweet.  Instead of going directly to the blog post, it takes you to the Facebook post as follows:

Twitter link to FB biz page 2

You must click again to get to the blog post.

As you can see from the following tweet by a law student, this is not the preferred method.

Twitter middleman comment

Since the above tweet was from a law student, I thought it was worth sharing.  Many other students likely feel the same way – several other Twitter users agreed with this student’s tweet – they want to go directly to the article or blog post.

Solution: Instead of syncing your firm, school or business Facebook Business Pages with Twitter, just post separately on Twitter so that the link you post on Twitter goes directly to the article or blog post you seek to share rather than to a middle-man like Facebook.

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May 10

National Etiquette Week Tip #1: Don’t Sync all Status Updates

To celebrate National Etiquette Week (May 10-14), I’m covering social networking etiquette tips for job seekers this week – one tip each day.

Tip #1:  Do not sync all status updates on all Big 3 sites.

Some people sync their Twitter and Facebook status updates; others sync their Twitter and LinkedIn updates.  Is this a good idea for job seekers?

Generally, no.  Here are three reasons why job seekers shouldn’t sync all status updates.

  1. Audience. You communicate with a different audience on each of the Big 3 sites.  For example, your Facebook audience is more personal than your Twitter audience.  Do you really want to share your status updates about the struggles of potty-training your child on Twitter (and, thus with potential employers)?
  2. Frequency. Twitter is conversational.  You may post 20 times a day while sharing information and responding to other users’ tweets.  You are lucky if your LinkedIn audience reads status updates once a day.  Most people must log on to LinkedIn to read updates and this usually happens weekly when they receive their network updates via the weekly email.  Your LinkedIn audience is likely going to miss one or several of your updates if you share 20 in one day.  Moreover, your updates will clog your LinkedIn connections’ news feed.  The LinkedIn news feed displays only three status updates from connections; it displays eight updates if you click to “see more updates.”  It annoys employers to see all three updates from the same person.  They want to see updates from three different connections, not the same person.  For example, 6 of the 8 LinkedIn status updates in my news feed this morning were from the same person because they were synced to his Twitter feed.  I’d much rather read eight different updates from eight different connections.
  3. Confusion. Your Twitter updates may confuse your non-tweeting LinkedIn and Facebook audiences – especially if they contain RT or @ or DM.   What if your potential employer is only on LinkedIn?  You don’t want to annoy or confuse him with your Twitter lingo.
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May 10

Transcript of #NALP10 Tweets

I attended the National Association for Law Placement (NALP) 2010 Annual Education Conference in San Juan last week.  NALP, like many conference organizers, designated a hashtag (#NALP10) for attendees and panelists who wanted to tweet from the conference.  The hashtag designation allows conference attendees as well as others interested in the conference who weren’t able to attend to follow the information shared by searching for the hashtag (#NALP10) on Twitter.

NALP also registered the hashtag with What the Hashtag, an encyclopedia of hashtags found on Twitter.  You can also search for the hashtag on this site to see the conference tweets.  When you search the hashtag on Twitter or on What the Hashtag, you see the real time tweets — most recent tweets appear first.  However, What the Hashtag also provides a transcript of the tweets so you can read the tweets in context from the beginning through the end of the conference.

Here’s a link to the transcript of tweets for the dates of the actual programs, April 28-May 1.  I’ve also included the transcript for these dates below because one blog suggested that What the Hashtag’s transcript is not permanent.  Read below to learn about:

  • Demand for staff attorneys;
  • The Lateral Crisis of 2013;
  • Number of deferred associates placed in public service positions;
  • Type of law firm with the greatest concentration of women lawyers;
  • Number of law firms that moved away from lock-step compensation models since September 2008, and the new compensation models they are choosing;
  • and, much more!
April 28, 2010
2:12 am marinafeehan: At #NALP10 inPuerto Rico. so far, love the cuisine. met @pag2010 & @KristenHulse, fellow nalp tweeps.come join us @ tweet-up 2morrow.
2:24 am aishatops: In Puerto Rico until Saturday for the NALP conference #NALP10
2:49 am drewcarls: The #nalp10 conference is off to a great start! Looking forward to great programs tomorrow. (Great food in PR btw.)
10:21 am aellislegal: NALP attendees: find me today in Booth #1, conf 8/9 at 4p for preview of my new book, 5:30p at Oasis for Tweetup! #nalp10
10:51 am drewcarls: RT @aellislegal: NALP attendees: find me today in Booth #1, conf 8/9 at 4p for preview of my new book, 5:30p at Oasis for Tweetup! #nalp10
11:55 am TomKsobiech: At the #Nalp10 roundtable discussion. How to manage expectations.
2:28 pm TomKsobiech: Fantastic program on law firm profitability. Learned some exercises that will pop up in Law Office Practice next year. #Nalp10
2:30 pm NALPorg: NALP plenary session starting at 10:45: Law Firm Profitability – A Shifting Dynamic, presented by Dan DiPietro #nalp10
3:10 pm scarletncream: As always, learning lots about student & alumni advising. I am so fortunate to have colleagues willing to share expertise! #NALP10
3:37 pm TomKsobiech: #Nalp10 Growth in equity partners was declining from 2000-07. Not a recession created occurrence. Recession further cut growth rate.
3:39 pm aellislegal: RT @TomKsobiech: #Nalp10 Growth in equity partners was declining from 2000-07. Not a recession created occurrence. Recession further cut growth rate.
3:49 pm TomKsobiech: Boomers are slowly coming to grips w/ fact that Millenials would choose extra day off over cash bonus of a day’s pay. #Nalp10
3:52 pm marinafeehan: #Nalp10 – Day 1: What your Students Need to Know about Professionalism. The students need to come to NALP. How do we get them 2 listen 2 us?
3:54 pm marinafeehan: #Nalp10: Food: ate here & fell in love with Puerto Rican speciality Mofongo: mashed plaintains w. salted cod. http://www.cafepuertorico.com/
3:56 pm TomKsobiech: RT @marinafeehan: #Nalp10 – Day 1: What your Students Need to Know about Professionalism. The students need to come to NALP. How do we get them 2 listen 2 us?
3:58 pm TomKsobiech: #Nalp10 We will continue to see more staff attorneys and fewer associates in BigLaw. Matches client demands and Millenial demands.
4:00 pm aellislegal: @marinafeehan thanks for the #nalp10 restaurant tip! I haven’t ventured off hotel premises yet but want to
4:01 pm aellislegal: RT @TomKsobiech: #Nalp10 We will continue to see more staff attorneys and fewer associates in BigLaw. Matches client demands and Millenial demands.
4:27 pm drewcarls: #nalp10 – Went to Raices last night. Great food. Easy to get to. Had Monfongo Relleno de Churrasco al Chimichurri http://ht.ly/1Eh46
6:13 pm aellislegal: About to listen to @marinafeehan’s panel #nalp10 re tweeting!
6:18 pm TomKsobiech: #Nalp10 state court clerkship program: impact of state budget cuts…big.
6:48 pm staceytidball: Puerto Rico and #Nalp10 rocks!
6:51 pm aellislegal: @dougmandell @marinafeehan talking about Twitter at #nalp10 http://tweetphoto.com/20269627
6:53 pm aellislegal: @DrewCarls hi, Drew!! I am in same session – front table, white dress #nalp10
6:56 pm managementsushi: RT @TomKsobiech: Boomers are slowly coming to grips w/ fact that Millenials would choose extra day off over cash bonus of a day’s pay. #Nalp10
7:03 pm aellislegal: @chandraclouden talking about Alston Bird using social media in recruiting #nalp10
7:05 pm TomKsobiech: RT @atlblog: firms talking about the Lateral Crisis of 2013 bc of the hiring donut hole. I guess people will just have to hang on #Nalp10
7:08 pm aellislegal: @jkhoey white & case’s alumni page (LI and FB) just noted by panelist @chandraclouden – kudos to Kelly who led initiative!! #nalp10
7:10 pm aellislegal: @marinafeehan @dougmandell @chandraclouden – got to run to exhibitor classroom – GREAT panel!! #nalp10
7:28 pm jkhoey: @aellislegal cool! How is #nalp10 ???
7:30 pm jkhoey: Thx Amanda! RT @aellislegal: @jkhoey W&C’s alumni page (LI & FB) noted by @chandraclouden – kudos to Kelly who led initiative!! #nalp10
7:35 pm aellislegal: In conference room 8 to preview my new book re social networking for attorney job seekers – starts at 4pm – all are welcome! #nalp10
7:45 pm nancymyrland: @aellislegal Amanda,, congratulations on your new book! #nalp10
8:45 pm TomKsobiech: Great presentation about using social media in a job search by @aellislegal. I look forward to her book this summer. #Nalp10
9:00 pm NALPorg: NALP tweetup, Oasis Bar, 5:30 today! #nalp10
9:12 pm marinafeehan: RT @aellislegal: @dougmandell @marinafeehan talking about Twitter at #nalp10 http://tweetphoto.com/20269627
9:15 pm drewcarls: Knocking out some work then heading over! RT @NALPorg: NALP tweetup, Oasis Bar, 5:30 today! #nalp10
9:16 pm marinafeehan: @pag2010 You weren’t wearing panama hat as promised! maybe find a puerto rican cap instd. see u and @ Kristen Hulse @ tweet-up. #nalp10
9:18 pm marinafeehan: @dougmandell Thx 4 being our fearless leader 4 our #nalp10 presentation on E-Networking. I learned even more great things about LinkedIn.
9:41 pm Massaglia: RT @NALPorg: NALP tweetup, Oasis Bar, 5:30 today! #nalp10
9:41 pm drewcarls: Heading out to my first tweetup! #nalp10
9:46 pm nancymyrland: You do know about the special initiation password, right? RT @drewcarls: Heading out to my first tweetup! #nalp10
10:54 pm drewcarls: #Nalp10 member dinner ? at Caribe Hilton http://gowal.la/c/FoYj
April 29, 2010
1:14 am marinafeehan: Great time @ my 1st tweet up! photo attached. thx @aellislegal 4 setting up. #nalp10 http://ow.ly/i/1i92
1:18 am USFLawOCP: Our Asst. Director @marinafeehan called in to report standing room only crowd @ her #NALP10 presentation on E-networking.
1:21 am drewcarls: RT @AmberCadabra: In case you missed this from @justinkownacki, good stuff: The Golden Rule for Conferences http://bit.ly/9GICzR cc #nalp10
1:27 am drewcarls: RT @TomKsobiech: #Nalp10 We will continue to see more staff attorneys and fewer associates in BigLaw. Matches client demands and Millenial demands.
3:10 am drewcarls: Pretty sure the bartender just dipped the popcorn in margarita salt. #nalp10
11:35 am marinafeehan: #nalp10: USF on the web – social media strategy in action. http://shar.es/m5BjT
11:38 am Massaglia: RT @marinafeehan: Great time @ my 1st tweet up! photo attached. thx @aellislegal 4 setting up. #nalp10 http://ow.ly/i/1i92
11:42 am marinafeehan: I am taking a kayak tour of the bioluminescent bay while here in puerto rico! water organisms that glow in the dark – cool. #nalp10…
11:43 am marinafeehan: @DrewCarls @KristenHulse @pag2010 @hdifranco – here is our tweet up photo. #nalp10 http://ow.ly/i/1i9o
11:45 am marinafeehan: #nalp10 – presenting @ E-networking Part 2 today@ 11am, Las Olas room. Putting Your Best E-Footprint forward. See you there!
11:55 am aellislegal: RT @marinafeehan: #nalp10 – presenting @ E-networking Part 2 today@ 11am, Las Olas room. Putting Your Best E-Footprint forward. See you there!
1:06 pm marinafeehan: Time to start #NALP10 – Day 2: 10 Questions to Ask before Picking a Practice Area. Good stuff to tell my students.
1:14 pm TomKsobiech: Back at it at Day 2 of #Nalp10. Learning about the changes to OSCAR for 2010-11 federal clerk applications.
1:33 pm TomKsobiech: #Nalp10 OSCAR saw a 62.5% increase in applications for the Fall 2009. 52% of applicants were alumni. First time alumni were majority.
1:36 pm TomKsobiech: #Nalp10 One 2009 applicant submitted 763 applications on OSCAR. Record is still the 2008 applicant who submitted 942 applications.
1:46 pm TomKsobiech: #Nalp10 Starting this summer, Fed Circuit court staff attorney positions will be available on OSCAR.
2:01 pm TomKsobiech: #Nalp10 OSCAR has reworked applicant profile entries so that judges can better search for interests (ACS member, plays squash, etc)
2:08 pm scarletncream: Great Public Service section mtg at #NALP10 – so excited to work these talented & enthusiastic employers & advisers!
2:10 pm scarletncream: Don’t foget to send job postings to @PSLawNet – we’re ready to make this a lifelong resource for students, alumni & employers. #NALP10
2:12 pm scarletncream: The 10 Questions presentation has been so helpful in developing new advising discussions. Love the SoCal contingency! #NALP10
2:14 pm scarletncream: RT @TomKsobiech: #Nalp10 Starting this summer, Fed Circuit court staff attorney positions will be available on OSCAR.
2:14 pm scarletncream: RT @TomKsobiech: #Nalp10 OSCAR saw a 62.5% increase in applications for the Fall 2009. 52% of applicants were alumni. First time alumni were majority.
2:22 pm drewcarls: RT @TomKsobiech: #Nalp10 Starting this summer, Fed Circuit court staff attorney positions will be available on OSCAR.
2:25 pm AriKaplan: #NALP10 Lisa Linsky: “Make inclusion a core value.”
2:25 pm AriKaplan: #NALP10 Lisa Linsky: ?You need leaders who are visible, vocal and unstoppable.?
2:26 pm drewcarls: RT @AriKaplan: #NALP10 Lisa Linsky: ?You need leaders who are visible, vocal and unstoppable.?
2:27 pm AriKaplan: #NALP10 “It is not enough for your organization to have a diversity committee-you have to show a demonstrated commitment to LGBT diversity.”
2:28 pm AriKaplan: #NALP10 “The corporate equality index is a very powerful recruiting, retention & biz dev tool to get diversity initiatives off the ground.”
2:29 pm AriKaplan: #NALP10 Lisa Linsky: “Pro bono cases provide tremendous mentoring opportunities.”
2:32 pm AriKaplan: #NALP10 Linsky: “These are the times that clients look to law firms and ask about the true measure of a firm?s commitment to diversity.?
2:38 pm AriKaplan: #NALP10 “Because of the economy, clients are focusing on building relationships with their outside counsel that last.”
2:44 pm scarletncream: I won an #iPad from BCGSearch! Can’t wait to play with it! #NALP10
3:03 pm aellislegal: Attending @Stacey_Kielbasa’s panel re hiring initiatives for small/mid-sized law firms #nalp10
3:08 pm scarletncream: Now at the Deferred Associate & Public Sector Plcmnt presentation. #NALP10
3:13 pm scarletncream: 3200 deferred assoc, 900 had PS plcmts. Some deferral periods too short, others just not interested. #NALP10
3:15 pm aellislegal: Fewer lawyers in small firms work over 60 hrs/week #nalp10
3:17 pm aellislegal: Firms with 2-20 lawyers have greatest concentration of women lawyers #nalp10
3:17 pm scarletncream: Lots of Q’s on stipends, malpr ins, benefits, comp models all going on at the same time w/in new territory on deferred assocs. #NALP10
3:18 pm aellislegal: Challenges for small mid firms: diversity, lack of ’sexy’ work, under-delegation #nalp10
3:24 pm AriKaplan: #NALP10 Marina Sarmiento: ?Google-ing has become part of our lives. Think about Bing-ing yourself and Pipl-ing yourself.?
3:28 pm AriKaplan: #NALP10 “It is very important that you understand what your social media strategy and use is.”
3:29 pm aellislegal: Small mid firms: demonstrate your tech innovation to attract millenials – Chapman and Cutler is ‘mac’ firm – all attys get iPhones #nalp10
3:30 pm scarletncream: Conflicts of interest, supervision, didn’t think of making conditional initially all shaped last yr’s deferral offers. #NALP10
3:30 pm scarletncream: PS orgs need to worry abt their own training & resource uses which is one of biggest issues for shorter def periods. #NALP10
3:31 pm scarletncream: Need to take care that def assoc are committed to the cause & have needed appropriate sensitivity skills. #NALP10
3:33 pm aellislegal: Thrilled to hear @stacey_kielbasa encouraging small mid firms to use social networking in recruiting & PD -subject of 1 of my books #nalp10
3:35 pm aellislegal: 5 attendees’ (of 22) firms have social media policies; several malpractice carriers provide templates to firms #nalp10
3:35 pm scarletncream: Firms were also dealing with layoffs & the Qs abt investment already spent on those assoc v a 10 wk summer assoc. #NALP10
3:35 pm AriKaplan: #NALP10 ?Client relationship, mktg & biz dev teams shd collaborate w/recruiting+prof dev reps to create consistent social media messaging.?
3:36 pm BetsyMunnell: RT @TomKsobiech: Boomers are slowly coming to grips w/ fact that Millenials would choose extra day off over cash bonus of a day’s pay. #Nalp10
3:36 pm jerry_levine: 2007 grad & 2yrs lit/trans exp & post-NJ Clerkship, hard-working young #lawyer. #SM savvy and ready to get back to work! #jobs #nalp10
3:37 pm aellislegal: Diversity and student groups on Facebook – source for small mid firms #nalp10
3:37 pm BetsyMunnell: RT @AriKaplan: #NALP10 ?Client relationship, mktg & biz dev teams shd collaborate w/recruiting+prof dev reps to create consistent social media messaging.?
3:38 pm TomKsobiech: RT @atlblog: #NALP10 New Litigators be Warned http://bit.ly/9AcJdB
3:39 pm AriKaplan: #NALP10 ?When using LinkedIn, students shd think about not just who they are now, but what kind of a lawyer they want to be in the future.?
3:42 pm aellislegal: 2 of 22 small mid firms recruiters (in this audience) using LinkedIn to source candidates #nalp10
3:42 pm scarletncream: Various levels of bandwidth on ability of PS orgs to handle def assoc & other orgs’ knowledge understanding of def assoc opps. #NALP10
3:44 pm aellislegal: Small mid firms should be sourcing candidates through LI Groups, not just job postings #nalp10
3:44 pm 85BroadsNewYork: RT @aellislegal: 2 of 22 small mid firms recruiters (in this audience) using LinkedIn to source candidates #nalp10
3:46 pm aellislegal: Small mid firms: use blogs to raise presence #nalp10
3:47 pm jkhoey: RT @aellislegal: Firms with 2-20 lawyers have greatest concentration of women lawyers #nalp10
3:51 pm scarletncream: Play nice – don’t call back deferred assoc early. Firms shld keep in touch with PS org through def period. #NALP10
3:51 pm scarletncream: Dramatic & sweeping differences on the structure, process & stipend, truly felt by PS orgs. #NALP10
3:52 pm scarletncream: Some orgs not willing to have def assoc to be paid more than other employees, esp EDs at smaller orgs. #NALP10
3:52 pm managementsushi: RT @AriKaplan: #NALP10 “Because of the economy, clients are focusing on building relationships with their outside counsel that last.”
3:53 pm AriKaplan: #NALP10 Recommended resource: http://learn.linkedin.com/attorneys/
3:53 pm nancymyrland: Yes, good idea for every firm. Write, then invite! RT @aellislegal: Small mid firms: use blogs to raise presence #nalp10
3:53 pm TomKsobiech: RT @AriKaplan: #NALP10 ?The millennial generation is the greatest networking group of all time.?
3:54 pm nmcremins: Interesting RT @85BroadsNewYork RT @aellislegal: 2 of 22 small mid firms recruiters (@ NALP conf) use LinkedIn to source candidates #nalp10
3:54 pm AriKaplan: #NALP10 ?A blog is a great way to communicate expertise.?
3:56 pm nancymyrland: #Lawyers #LMA LI lawyer resource -> RT @AriKaplan: #NALP10 Recommended resource: http://learn.linkedin.com/attorneys/
3:56 pm aellislegal: For PD small mid firms: choose hot, niche topics in practice area #nalp10
3:58 pm scarletncream: Time to start discussing keeping matters on #probono matters – time, training & supervision all need to be considered. #NALP10
3:58 pm AriKaplan: #NALP10 ?Students don?t only have to blog about legal issues, but if they don?t execute it well, it can be quite damaging.?
4:00 pm jerry_levine: RT @AriKaplan: #NALP10 Recommended resource: http://learn.linkedin.com/attorneys/
4:00 pm jerry_levine: This would help me! RT @aellislegal: Small mid firms should be sourcing candidates through LI Groups, not just job postings #nalp10
4:02 pm nuprelaw: RT @AriKaplan: #NALP10 ?Students don?t only have to blog about legal issues, but if they don?t execute it well, it can be quite damaging.?
4:03 pm nuprelaw: RT @AriKaplan: #NALP10 ?A blog is a great way to communicate expertise.?
4:03 pm nuprelaw: RT @AriKaplan: #NALP10 Recommended resource: http://learn.linkedin.com/attorneys/
4:03 pm tweetmcg: @aellislegal Thanks for tweeting #nalp10. Great content.
4:04 pm aellislegal: Law student bloggers: look at tweets by @pag2010 @arikaplan from today’s #nalp10 session – some good info!
4:07 pm AriKaplan: #NALP10 ?Twitter is a platform for a student or an attorney to build a personal brand.?
4:08 pm scarletncream: Structures existed for DC, Chi & NYC to bring defer assoc together, NYC even had bar foundation funding. #NALP10
4:08 pm nancymyrland: RT @AriKaplan: #NALP10 ?Twitter is a platform for a student or an attorney to build a personal brand.?
4:08 pm ProfJonathan: RT @NancyMyrland: RT @AriKaplan: #NALP10 ?Twitter is a platform for a student or an attorney to build a personal brand.?
4:12 pm scarletncream: Steve Grumm mentions the new Friends of Pro Bono & it’s various aims to build bridges amongst public & pvt bars. #NALP10
4:12 pm codycorley: RT @AriKaplan: #NALP10 ?Twitter is a platform for a student or an attorney to build a personal brand.? #lawschool
4:12 pm AriKaplan: #NALP10 ?Before tweeting, ask yourself: If this were the only tweet people would see, what would they think of me??
4:14 pm scarletncream: Best practice info will be shared on @NALPOrg website. #NALP10
4:17 pm scarletncream: Conflicting emotions on the orgs, def assoc & PS minded students. So many diff’t needs & realities. #NALP10
4:18 pm scarletncream: Sometimes firms didn’t move fast enough & sometimes orgs didn’t in making decisions. #NALP10
4:21 pm scarletncream: Hard to pay attn when I just want to go play w/ my new #iPad :-) #NALP10
4:23 pm AriKaplan: #NALP10 ?Be careful: there is an immediate gratification associated with venting online followed by a lifetime of regret.?
4:25 pm AriKaplan: #NALP10 ?Social media is pervasive in every element of the employment cycle.?
4:28 pm TomKsobiech: RT @aellislegal: Law student bloggers: look at tweets by @pag2010 @arikaplan from today’s #nalp10 session – some good info!
4:30 pm AriKaplan: #NALP10 Fantastic e-networking presentation by @marinafeehan of @USFLawOCP, Brianne O’Leary and Susanne Aronowitz!
4:55 pm nancymyrland: I agree! RT @AriKaplan: #NALP10 ?Be careful: there is an immediate gratification assoc’d w/venting online followed by a lifetime of regret.?
5:04 pm KevinChern: RT @NancyMyrland @AriKaplan Be careful:there is an immediate gratification assoc’d w/venting online followed by a lifetime of regret #NALP10
5:11 pm scarletncream: Michelle Stevens, Cybele Smith, Jennifer Thomas & Kelly Mixon – thanks for all your great work! #NALP10
5:13 pm scarletncream: As always, Steve Grumm is dead on: public service advisors & employers collaborate, share & engage. #NALP10
5:14 pm scarletncream: The @NALPOrg Public Svc community is extraordinary – so glad to be part of it! #NALP10
5:17 pm scarletncream: Officially, 16% of PR is unempl, chronic housing shortages, high DV & HS droput issues. #NALP10
5:19 pm scarletncream: PRLA is largest LSC-funded org in US. Family & housing are largest issues, trying to address env issues. #NALP10
5:20 pm scarletncream: 17 ofcs thruout island, supplemented by other smaller orgs. #NALP10
5:25 pm drewcarls: #LawStudents sm firm atty candidates need to be great writer, people skills, involved in community, enthusiasm for work #nalp10
5:25 pm scarletncream: 40% of criminal cases handled by 1% of lawyers. No IOLTA exists in PR – only place in US this is true! #NALP10
5:30 pm scarletncream: Clininical faculty at PRSL have blt immigration cmty in PR & all students have req’d clinical exp. #NALP10
5:36 pm scarletncream: Students represent various LGBTT clients with a wide range of issues. #NALP10
5:36 pm scarletncream: In the first 3 yrs of student #probono prgm, have developed 14 prgms. #NALP10
5:39 pm scarletncream: It is students like Rafael that make my work worthwhile! Congrats @DePaulLaw’s Jenny Grobelski on her recognition from #ISBA! #NALP10
5:41 pm scarletncream: Rafael Carcel-Vazquez’s grant from @EchoingGreen was how ANDA got started. What great initiative & inspiration! #NALP10
5:45 pm scarletncream: Rafael uses his #salsa connections & networking to raise funds & #probono svcs. #NALP10
6:01 pm scarletncream: EJW’s Heather Jarvis on LRAPs post #CCRAA. #NALP10
6:03 pm scarletncream: Quick #CCRAA overview before the meat of her LRAP highlights. #NALP10
6:05 pm scarletncream: Heather has developed some scenarios & also has info on state #LRAP pgms. #NALP10
6:08 pm scarletncream: #IBR is for everyone; PS forgiveness is about qualifying payments on qualifying loans while working qualified jobs. #NALP10
6:11 pm scarletncream: New forms from DOE finally allows selection of #IBR on consolidation forms. #NALP10
6:12 pm scarletncream: DOE is working on employer verification process & forms for PS Loan Forgiveness. #NALP10
6:14 pm scarletncream: Encourage borrowers to advocate on payment plans & developing verification process with DOE. #NALP10
6:15 pm scarletncream: Justice Act authorized & appropriated – process not developed & already under attack. #NALP10
6:19 pm scarletncream: All fed loans shifted to Direct Loan system, will made consolidations easier in future. #NALP10
6:21 pm TomKsobiech: The meeting rooms at #Nalp10 are starting to have a noticeable scent of cocoa butter.
6:34 pm scarletncream: Talking abt ways to include more experienced attys in #LRAP pgms from school. #NALP10
6:46 pm mreinoza: RT @AriKaplan: #NALP10 ?Before tweeting, ask yourself: If this were the only tweet people would see, what would they think of me??
6:47 pm scarletncream: Looking forward to using these thougts with discussions @DePaulLaw & current #LRAP prgms. #NALP10
6:48 pm scarletncream: Borrowers must take ownership of their loans & repayment plans. EJW info provides path & info on consolidation #NALP10
6:51 pm scarletncream: Borrowers can amend their returns to file separately. Need to crunch numbers to determine tax consequences. #NALP10
6:53 pm scarletncream: Fed agency LRAP pgms are employer LRAP pgms which are taxable & raises AGI & #IBR payments. #NALP10
6:57 pm scarletncream: Keep records! Nice comments on requirements on qualifying employment. #NALP10
9:08 pm scarletncream: So sad – for first time in long time, traveled without laptop. Ergo, can’t set up #iPad. So very sad! #NALP10
9:23 pm aishatops: Presenting Friday morning in Conf Rooms 6-7 at 11 am on mixed jurisdictions #NALP10
9:24 pm aishatops: RT @TomKsobiech: The meeting rooms at #Nalp10 are starting to have a noticeable scent of cocoa butter.
9:30 pm NALPorg: NALP Celebrates Diversity reception features remarks from Celina Romany, 6:00 PM #nalp10
10:09 pm scarletncream: Lost track of time & finally off to the Diversity Reception! #NALP10
11:08 pm scarletncream: Celina Romany’s call to actions are inspiring. We must continue to develop our understanding of & experiences of identification #NALP10
11:10 pm scarletncream: It is a continual battle to balance group & individual identities. Thankfully – that is how we grow. #NALP10
11:12 pm scarletncream: I believe that struggle causes a richer, though more painful, dialogue, if we engage authentically. #NALP10
11:13 pm scarletncream: How do you identify? How do you contribute & collaborate? How do you integrate, not just add-on? #NALP10
11:17 pm scarletncream: What needs to change? Are we ready to embrace it? How do we include more voices & vistas? #NALP10
11:17 pm scarletncream: How should we reclaim our profession while engaging our communities? #NALP10
11:21 pm TomKsobiech: An amazing woman and fantastic speech RT @NALPorg: NALP Celebrates Diversity reception features remarks from Celina Romany, 6:00 PM #nalp10
April 30, 2010
1:12 am scarletncream: Dinner with my CALSC peeps again – what a great bunch! So blessed with FANTASTIC!!! colleagues :-) #NALP10
1:35 am scarletncream: Off to salsa lessons! Who has the moves?? #NALP10
4:06 am marinafeehan: RT @AriKaplan: #NALP10 Fantastic e-networking presentation by @marinafeehan of @USFLawOCP, Brianne O’Leary and Susanne Aronowitz!
4:07 am marinafeehan: RT @AriKaplan: #NALP10 ?Be careful: there is an immediate gratification associated with venting online followed by a lifetime of regret.?
4:07 am marinafeehan: RT @AriKaplan: #NALP10 ?Before tweeting, ask yourself: If this were the only tweet people would see, what would they think of me??
4:07 am marinafeehan: RT @AriKaplan: #NALP10 ?Twitter is a platform for a student or an attorney to build a personal brand.?
4:09 am ShirleyHuangESQ: RT @AriKaplan: #NALP10 ?Be careful: there is an immediate gratification associated with venting online followed by a lifetime of regret.?
4:09 am ShirleyHuangESQ: RT @AriKaplan: #NALP10 ?Before tweeting, ask yourself: If this were the only tweet people would see, what would they think of me??
4:09 am marinafeehan: @AriKaplan Thx for tweeting direct quotes from our E-networking presentation. Who would have thought we sounded so knowledgeable! #nalp10
4:13 am marinafeehan: @saronowitz – your quote rocks #NALP10 ?there is immediate gratification associated with venting online followed by a lifetime of regret.?
12:54 pm aellislegal: Tweeting from #nalp10 session re competency-based compensation-moving away from lockstep.
12:57 pm aellislegal: Panelists: Dir Prof Dev @ DLA Piper, Chf Lawyer Dev Off @ Orrick, Chf HR Off @ howrey, Princ of Shannon and Manch #nalp10
1:00 pm shaunjamison: RT @aellislegal Law student bloggers: look at tweets by @pag2010 @arikaplan from today’s #nalp10 session – some good info!
1:07 pm aellislegal: @tweetmcg glad you enjoyed #nalp10 tweets! Only attended 1 session yesterday b/c I had exhibit booth. Booth closed today so more tweets!
1:13 pm TomKsobiech: #Nalp10 Day 3 starts with a session on counseling students during the economic downturn.
1:23 pm aellislegal: From 9/08 til now, 27 firms moved away from lockstep #nalp10
1:24 pm TomKsobiech: #Nalp10 data shows that 3-Ls are the most stressed in law school. Not 1-Ls as popular thought indicates.
1:25 pm aellislegal: 3 new comp models- Model 1: hybrid merit-lockstep #nalp10
1:27 pm aellislegal: Model 2: Hold back – part of base salary at risk, must reach performance threshhold to get full base #nalp10
1:29 pm aellislegal: Model 3: level-based – associates grouped in tiers – jr, mid, sr – salary range per tier #nalp10
1:38 pm TomKsobiech: #Nalp10 law school isn’t like learning new language. It’s learning to play musical instrmt. Can’t just memorize and will sound bad at first
1:41 pm aellislegal: People progress differently, hence the move away from lockstep, associates must take control of own career adv #nalp10
1:42 pm aellislegal: Howrey uses tier model with semi-annual evaluations #nalp10
1:44 pm jkhoey: AGREED RT @aellislegal: Pple progress differently, hence the move away from lockstep, associates must take control of own career adv #nalp10
1:45 pm jkhoey: #nalp10 @aellislegal & not all associates become partners so talk openly abt career prospects & have an alumni relations mindset.
1:47 pm aellislegal: Howrey capped billable hrs – can’t work more than 700-750 hours in 1st yr, comp = $100k base, plus $25k signing base #nalp10
1:47 pm jkhoey: up & out biz model: give associates tools & info to be successful in firm – recognize some will be successful elsewhere #nalp10 #alumni
1:48 pm jkhoey: @aellislegal why the Howrey cap? training? shadowing? mentoring? for remaining hours? #nalp10
1:49 pm eicdocket: RT @aellislegal: Howrey capped billable hrs – can’t work more than 700-750 hours in 1st yr, comp = $100k base, p$25k signing base #nalp10
1:49 pm aellislegal: Howrey (cont): 2nd yr associates’ billable hours capped at 1,000 – base salary = $125k, $25k bonus at end of program #nalp10
1:51 pm aellislegal: Howrey (cont): after 2yr initiation program, placed in tiers #nalp10
1:54 pm aellislegal: Orrick has 3 paths for attys #nalp10
1:55 pm C_CR: Oh, great. RT @TomKsobiech #Nalp10 data shows that 3-Ls are the most stressed in law school. Not 1-Ls as popular thought indicates.
1:57 pm aellislegal: Orrick model 1: partner track – associate, managing associates, senior associates, partner #nalp10
1:58 pm aellislegal: Orrick model 1 comp: associate level (1st 3 yrs) – set base #nalp10
1:59 pm aellislegal: Orrick model 1: managing associates and senior associates placed in bands based on evaluations, base tied to band #nalp10
2:03 pm aellislegal: Orrick Model 2: custom track – retention tool to keep quality Mg Assoc and Sr Assoc who might want to leave b/c hours, flex #nalp10
2:05 pm aellislegal: Orrick Model 3: career associates – used a lot with firm’s alt fee model – assigning right associate to right task at right cost #nalp10
2:08 pm scarletncream: Great info on JAG, always good to get the refresher! #NALP10
2:20 pm jkhoey: @aellislegal smart move by Howrey. Truly recognize that new associates are NOT ready for practice of law upon graduation. #nalp10
2:25 pm aellislegal: Re competency based comp models, firms must pay close attention to factors determining comp so that it’s gender-blind #nalp10
2:36 pm posselist: RT @aellislegal: Orrick Model 3: career associates – used a lot with firm’s alt fee model – assigning right associate to right task at right cost #nalp10
2:38 pm TomKsobiech: Law students interested in changing law firm compensation methods should read the recent tweets of @aellislegal. #Nalp10
2:42 pm aellislegal: Orrick: 15 associates chose custom associate track, not identified pub – still identified as Mg Assoc or Sr Assoc #nalp10
2:46 pm drewcarls: RT @TomKsobiech: #lawstudents interested in changing #lawfirm compensation methods should read the recent tweets of @aellislegal. #Nalp10
2:48 pm drewcarls: RT @aellislegal: From 9/08 til now, 27 firms moved away from lockstep #nalp10
2:49 pm aellislegal: Next #nalp10 session: advancing women lawyers w/Linda Bray Chanow, Dir Center for Women in Law @UTexasLaw and PD Mgr @ MoFo
3:25 pm TomKsobiech: #Nalp10 Mandarin and Portugese are the two most needed languages for international law practice.
3:39 pm TomKsobiech: Int’l jobs at BigLaw firms are most competive positions. Need grades, language skills, cultural understanding and flawless interview #Nalp10
3:55 pm BetsyMunnell: Accurate tip: RT @TomKsobiech: Law students interested in changing law firm comp methods should read recent tweets of @aellislegal. #Nalp10
4:26 pm drewcarls: Students get 80% of perspective firm info online. 70% get info about firms from other places than firm website #nalp10
4:29 pm drewcarls: All law firm info online, students rate credibility from all sources about the same. Peers edge out highest rating, barely. #nalp10
4:31 pm drewcarls: 93% of students said rumor on ATL was likley, very likely, or extremely likely. #nalp10
4:32 pm drewcarls: Students want responses to rumors online. 61% said rumor was true if there was no comment. #nalp10
4:36 pm drewcarls: Controlling what’s said on blogs: “Not a matter of trying to control but participating.” #nalp10
4:37 pm drewcarls: 80% of students go to ATL to review firm mentions when in job search process. #nalp10
5:02 pm drewcarls: Is it me or does no restaurant provide a pen with bill in PR? ha #nalp10
5:11 pm scarletncream: First, the Public Sevices Initiative program was fantastic. So many great colleagues willing to share their expertise. #NALP10
5:13 pm scarletncream: Looking forward to our shared commitment to our students & community in the coming year. Building onward & upward. #NALP10
5:15 pm scarletncream: Congrats to all the recipients of the Awards of Distinction honorees! Yet further inspiration for @NALPOrg greatness! #NALP10
5:17 pm scarletncream: So proud to call Heather Jarvis a mentor, colleague & friend. That was my legal friendship forged in the forest! #NALP10
5:18 pm scarletncream: Go figure – LeaNora Ruffin calls @NALPOrg to further greatness. I could listen to her every day! #NALP10
5:22 pm scarletncream: There will always be the marginalized, & we must honor their personal & collective dignity. #NALP10
5:27 pm scarletncream: We owe them our authentic collaboration to address both individual & systemic issues. #NALP10
5:28 pm scarletncream: That is my evolution of DUX ESTO. Looks like time to rewrite my leadership plan & its attendant work plans. #NALP10
5:28 pm scarletncream: Hmm, I’m becoming even more Type A+++? #NALP10
5:35 pm scarletncream: To whom much is given, much is expected. That also falls under my DUX ESTO rubric – so much easier with great colleagues. #NALP10
5:38 pm scarletncream: Thank you @NALPOrg Board for all your amazing contributions! What a wealth of expertise & warmth. #NALP10
5:41 pm scarletncream: And Carol Sprague takes over as Pres of @NALOrg – she’s right, LeaNora is selfless, dedicated & committed! #NALP10
5:45 pm NALPorg: NALP closing plenary: Successful Leadership through Times of Change, presented by Chris Simmons of PriceWaterhouseCoopers at 2:00 #nalp10
5:50 pm scarletncream: @NALPOrg truly does have heart, which does make me humbled & proud to be called to serve. #NALP10
7:12 pm scarletncream: Puerto Rico, I hardly knew thee. Will need to visit again soon :-) Thx @NALPOrg members for a fantastic #NALP10!
8:14 pm aellislegal: Alston + Bird looking at their laid-off associates first to fill lateral mid-level associate needs #nalp10
8:20 pm jkhoey: Did firms lay-off too many associates in the downturn? #nalp10
8:21 pm jkhoey: RT @aellislegal: Alston + Bird looking at their laid-off associates first to fill lateral mid-level associate needs #nalp10
8:42 pm jkhoey: @aellislegal ??? how was the advancing women lawyers session at #nalp10
9:32 pm AriKaplan: #NALP10 closing plenary “Leadership is an abstract topic if you leave it at the institutional level.”
9:33 pm AriKaplan: #NALP10 closing plenary “One of the most essential elements of good leadership is the ability to discard sacred cows.”
9:37 pm AriKaplan: #NALP10 closing plenary “If you want the firm to be distinctive, the partners have to be distinctive.”
9:39 pm AriKaplan: #NALP10 closing plenary “Encourage your people to take more risk and stand out.”
9:57 pm TomKsobiech: RT @AriKaplan: #NALP10 closing plenary “One of the most essential elements of good leadership is the ability to discard sacred cows.”
11:04 pm TomKsobiech: Off to a networking dinner with the B’Ham recruiting coordinators at #Nalp10.
May 1, 2010
12:45 am scarletncream: Back at ORD, be back in my own bed soon! Have lots to accomplish after attending #NALP10.
2:01 am nuprelaw: RT @AriKaplan: #NALP10 closing plenary “Encourage your people to take more risk and stand out.”
10:46 am UHLCCareerDean: Returning from terrific #NALP10 Conf in San Juan today. Who knew San Juan was just as beautiful as my home state Hawaii?
10:59 am TomKsobiech: Checked in at the San Juan airport. #Nalp10 was a great event, and I an very glad to have visited Puerto Rico.
12:43 pm aellislegal: iPhone died during yesterday’s #nalp10 session re advancing women lawyers so just now sharing tweets from that session
12:45 pm aellislegal: NAWL 2009 study: female equity partners earn 88% of (or $66K <) median male counterparts #nalp10
12:46 pm aellislegal: Women non-equity partners slightly better – earn 92% of median male counterparts #nalp10
12:47 pm aellislegal: Wellesley study: having 3 or more women on a corporate board makes huge difference – applies to law firms, too #nalp10
12:48 pm aellislegal: 93% minority income partners feel they can’t raise concerns about unfair compensation #nalp10
12:51 pm aellislegal: Center for Women in Law held Leadership Boot Camp @UTexasLaw last fall for 3Ls, clerks, deferred associates – intense skill dev #nalp10
12:53 pm aellislegal: MoFo’s Odyssey Program: no top-down mentoring where mentor is assigned; associates provide input re choice of mentor, firm considers #nalp10
12:53 pm aellislegal: 7 male attorneys at MoFo take advantage of reduced hours program #nalp10
6:28 pm staceytidball: #Nalp10 is done, my energy is gone, but my to-do list has plenty of new items.
6:45 pm drewcarls: Heading back to #Austin after a great @NALPorg #nalp10 conference. (@ Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU) w/ 2 others)
7:11 pm aellislegal: @holleeinbalance I tweeted from #nalp10 session re firms with 2-20 lawyers having greatest concentration of women lawyers – was that it?