“We had a good, candid conversation back in April. You hit some really big points.”
- General counsel at $14+ billion company
Read More“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
Read More“You pretty much nailed it. You gave *exactly* the same feedback on my cover letter and résumé that a managing partner at a AmLaw 200 law firm did.”
- Litigator moving into corporate and transactional law
Read More“Please be sure to thank Shauna for all of her help. She was fantastic! I will certainly be in touch if the need arises in the future.”
- Former AUSA in the Front Office of the country’s largest USAO
Read More“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
Read More“I'm feeling good about the résumé. I see where you're going with it. It’s more cohesive and more polished.”
- Lead IP counsel
Read More“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
Read More“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
Read More“Thanks. I start at [Fortune 100] next week as a trademark and marketing attorney. “
- IP lawyer
Read More“There's an art to what you do. And you’ve offered an enormously valuable perspective.”
- Antitrust litigator
Read More“You’ve been very helpful. What ever happens, this has been a great process for me.”
- CLO at Fortune 1000
Read More“I feel like I have a better sense of how to get started with my job search and I know better what I need to review before I go in for job interviews.”
- Assistant District Attorney
Read More“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
Read More“How did you do this?! It was like magic! I absolutely love it! And believe it or not, I’ve learned a lot just watching you work.”
- FinTech GC
Read More“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
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