Young Lawyer Rising
American Bar Association
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Stacey Scrivani discusses the concept of mentorship in the legal profession, exploring what it means to be a mentor or mentee, and how these relationships can be mutually beneficial with Montana Funk. Stacey shares her insights on the various forms mentorship can take, from formal programs to informal peer support, and emphasizes the importance of a give-and-take dynamic. Whether you're seeking a mentor, aspiring to be one, or just eager to make the most of your mentor-mentee relationships, Stacey shares invaluable practical advice and personal anecdotes.
Additional Resources:
Fantastic Legal Mentors and Where You Can Find Them
How to Make the Most of Partner Mentors Within Your Law Firm
How to Be a Good Mentee in the Legal Profession
We Were All Young Lawyers Once: Here Are Some Survivor Tips
Earning a Sponsor Can Pave the Way to Career Success
Lift as You Climb: Accepting the Call to Mentorship
5 Tips for Mentoring and Managing Legal Interns
Associate Producer: Trevor Cooper
- (00:00) - Introducing Stacey Scrivani
- (01:30) - What is mentorship?
- (02:51) - How mentorship is mutually beneficial
- (04:27) - Overcoming your anxieties
- (08:24) - How to find the right mentor
- (09:48) - Appropriate subjects to discuss with a mentor
- (12:32) - Dealing with problematic mentors
- (15:46) - Informal relationships vs formal ones
- (18:00) - Making the most of the mentorship relationship
- (20:57) - Becoming a mentor
- (23:46) - Building trust as a mentor
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Stefania Lessen joins host Montana Funk to share her journey from law school to a successful legal career, emphasizing the importance of networking at every stage. From leveraging local bar associations to utilizing social media platforms like LinkedIn, Stefania offers practical advice and personal anecdotes to help law students and new attorneys build and maintain a strong professional network.
Additional Resources:
Authentic Networking Is the Key to a Successful Legal Career
How New Lawyers Can Use the ABA to Further Their Career Goals
Networking for State and Local Government Legal Jobs
Associate Producer: Carneil Wilson
- (00:00) - Introduction
- (00:57) - Networking in Law School During the Pandemic
- (03:57) - Networking Strategies for Remote and Hybrid Environments
- (06:18) - How Early Networking Can Pay Off
- (10:00) - Networking As A Young Professional
- (14:09) - Make Use of Your Local Bar Association
- (22:08) - Don’t Stop Networking Once You Have That Job
- (24:29) - Networking Etiquette and Common Mistakes
- (28:11) - Balancing of Professional and Personal Life
- (31:12) - Final Thoughts
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