Testimonials
just makes more sense
“Thank you so much! This has been really helpful, and I love the new résumé format. Everything just makes more sense and we've got more content in the same amount of space.”
- Senior employment lawyer shifting from AmLaw 100 firm to in-house
I can do this!
“Your ideas are terrific. I can do this!”
- Staff attorney in leading national legal nonprofit
frustration
“I’d just hit my frustration point. I haven’t been getting any responses to my résumé. You’re giving me so much better input on both my résumé and my job search. than most people have. I see how your suggestions about presentation and relationship building carry across the whole job search process.”
- Second-career lawyer in niche practice
super helpful
“Shauna, It was great speaking with you last night. Thank you so much for your guidance and assistance. The information [in the follow up email you sent] is also super helpful. If anyone I know is ever looking for help with their legal résumé, I’ll be sure to send them your way!”
- AmLaw 100 private equity lawyer
a solid baseline
“Hi Shauna, Again, I’m really appreciative of your time and assistance with today’s resume editing session! I know I shared a lot and the time flew by, but the session was tremendously helpful in setting a solid baseline to work from.”
- Second-career lawyer
compassion and empathy
“One thing you can always tell is when people really enjoy their jobs. And you clearly do. Your compassion and empathy really speak volumes.”
- Mid-level associate
a great sign
“Shauna, Hope you’re having a great week! Wanted to give you an update on my results this week. I applied to an open position at [AmLaw 50] via the chair of the group and he responded that they had just closed the position but would keep me in mind if another one became available. I thought that was a great sign considering it’s big law and the transfer I’m trying to make. So thanks again for the help with the résumé and cover letter, they seem to be doing exactly what I needed them to do!”
- Associate switching from boutique litigation firm to BigLaw corporate practice
very comfortable with your approach
“I’ve really enjoyed our conversation. I feel very comfortable talking to you and very comfortable with your approach.”
- Director of Attorney Careers on providing career development services for AmLaw 100 law firm’s mid-level associates
a fresh perspective
“Your insights are spot on. This is like therapy. I’ve always bounced from one thing to the next without ever really having a plan. It’s really, really nice to talk to someone with a fresh perspective. This was very productive.”
- International trade attorney
Thanks for all the advice
“Thanks for all the advice that you gave on the call as well as the follow-up. I will digest the information and put it into action.”
- LLM trying to break into BigLaw
starting new job
“Thanks. I start at [Fortune 100] next week as a trademark and marketing attorney. “
- IP lawyer
enormously valuable perspective
“There's an art to what you do. And you’ve offered an enormously valuable perspective.”
- Antitrust litigator
a welcome reprieve
“My cover letter just sucks. It’s a dumpster fire that should just be burned. So I’m glad we could just start from scratch. Having you do this for me is a welcome reprieve.”
- Corporate lawyer
the right path
“You’re right, Shauna. You are going down the right path.”
- Senior employment counsel
job and salary offer
“Hi Shauna, [AmLaw 100 law firm] called me with a job and salary offer not long after you and I spoke. They offered $120k + $20k bonus, and said there is some room to negotiate. I told them I needed some time to think about it, and they had no problem with that. One of the partners kindly offered to put me in touch with a few of their associates to get some perspective, so I’ll be speaking with them tomorrow. I also discovered that a former [government] colleague went to work for [the same law firm] for a year, so I’m hoping she’ll respond to my LinkedIn message and give me some insight over the weekend. I’ll keep you posted on my decision. Thank you as always!”
- Government lawyer transitioning to BigLaw
I have been raving about you
“Shauna, Thank you so much. The cover letter is exactly what I needed! You are incredible and I have been raving about you to former colleagues and friends so expect to hear from a few people!”
- National security / cybersecurity lawyer
wise words
“Shauna, Thanks so much for the summary of our coaching session. I very much appreciated your wise words and am taking your advice in as I navigate through the next few weeks of interviews. Fingers crossed for a strong outcome. I will keep you posted.”
- Infrastructure lawyer