Small Firm Lunch and Learn Series

Presented by Matthew Dowd, Dowd Scheffel, PLLC; Will Lightfoot, Lightfoot Law, PLLC; and Chun Wright, Law Office of Chun T. Wright, PLLC. Moderated by Ethel Badawi, co-founder & Principal of Pollack Badawi Group.

Recruiting and retaining talent is one of the biggest challenges that all firms face. Larger institutions dedicate full recruiting departments and staff to talent acquisition. But what about smaller firms? When is the right time to hire? Where do you go to find the right talent and keep them engaged? What is a competitive offer?

Attend this program to understand the best practices for recruiting and retention of lawyers, get answers to your questions about legal hiring and trends, and share ideas and lessons learned with colleagues. Hear insights from a legal recruiter who has worked extensively with small and boutique firms, including a fellowship program for entry-level attorneys. In addition, a practitioner who has navigated the challenges of recruiting attorneys at all levels will also share their experience.

This program is a joint production of the Law Practice Management Community and Practice Management Advisory Service of the D.C. Bar.

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Presented by Adrienne Prentice and Cait Zogby of Keep Company

It's hard to believe that the holiday season is already approaching! To help set this transition up for success, we are excited to host a workshop about “How to Manage the Mental Load” with an amazing partner, Keep Company.

In this interactive workshop, you’ll have the chance to connect with colleagues across the DC legal industry and learn a framework to identify what’s important to you in this season for your career, family and life…in other words, which balls are worth juggling and which balls you can drop.

We will:

• Learn what “mental load” actually means.
• Reflect on and identify what weighs on you at home and at work.
• Design a personalized approach to managing your mental load using proven tools and frameworks, including scripts for difficult conversations.

Led by an attorney-turned-coach, the Keep Company team are experts in working with attorneys, and this program is for you no matter what family demands you’re navigating - whether you care for young kids, teenagers, an aging parent, or a family member with a chronic condition.

As we near the end of the year, this is a great opportunity to build some tools, and invest time in yourself!

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This program is a joint production of the Law Practice Management Community and Practice Management Advisory Service of the D.C. Bar.