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PD Insider Podcast

PD Insider, an original series brought to you by the Practising Law Institute, brings you insights from the leading voices in law firm Professional Development. Hosted by PLI’s Craig Miller, PD Insider features conversations with experts on timely topics and trends in professional development and the law.

  1. 17/03/2022

    Hybrid Work is Here to Stay, with Ann Gomez

    Our first guest of 2022 is Ann Gomez, founder of the global training organization Clear Concept Inc. In her conversation with Craig Miller, Ann candidly explores the keys to leading successful hybrid teams ‒ building trust and connections, fostering engagement, the importance of autonomy, and meaningful work ‒ along with other useful insights. This podcast is produced by PLI, the Practising Law Institute, for PLI's PD Center. For videos and other resources tailored to the professional development community, please visit https://www.pli.edu/PDCenter.

    27 min

  2. 17/03/2022

    Exploring DEI in the Legal Industry, with H. Sandra Bang & Melanie Priddy

    In this episode, PLI's Craig Miller speaks with H. Sandra Bang of Shearman and Melanie Priddy of Katten, co-chairs of PLI's webcast series Empowering Professional Development 2021: DEI in the Legal Industry.  Sandra and Melanie review the wide-ranging, in-depth content covered in the four-part series and share their perspectives and lessons learned from handling diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in Big Law, and how shifting perspectives on social justice and remote work will influence future conversations.This podcast is produced by PLI, the Practising Law Institute, for PLI's PD Center. For videos and other resources tailored to the professional development community, please visit https://www.pli.edu/PDCenter.

    28 min

  3. 30/09/2021

    Innovation, Design Thinking, and the Profession‘s Future in Light of the Pandemic, with Jennifer Leonard

    Jennifer Leonard, Chief Innovation Officer and Executive Director, Future of the Profession Initiative at University of Pennsylvania's Carey School of Law, sits down with Craig Miller for a wide-ranging conversation. In this episode, Jen delves into her cutting edge role at Penn Law, and how design thinking and prioritizing empathy can positively impact attorneys' performance and relationships within – and outside of – the firm. Her unique perspective makes this interview one of our most distinctive and insightful yet.  This podcast is produced by PLI, the Practising Law Institute, for PLI's PD Center. For videos and other resources tailored to the professional development community, please visit https://www.pli.edu/PDCenter.

    26 min

  4. 29/09/2021

    Returning to the Office, with Meg Holman

    Meg Holman, Chief Talent Officer for Ogletree Deakins, sits down with Craig Miller for an in-depth conversation about the many considerations facing law firm management and other employers planning and implementing the return to office for their staff. Meg’s expert professional perspective grants helpful insights on what we’ve learned in the last year, and how we can use those insights to improve the legal industry.  This podcast is produced by PLI, the Practising Law Institute, for PLI's PD Center. For videos and other resources tailored to the professional development community, please visit https://www.pli.edu/pdcenter

    28 min

  5. 09/04/2021

    Supporting and Retaining Mid-Level Associates, with Jennifer Bluestein

    Jennifer Bluestein of Perkins Coie returns to PD Insider to discuss her strategies for maximizing mid-level associate performance, which is the focus of her latest book, Stepping It Up: A Guide for Mid-Level Law Firm Associates from PLI Press.  Jennifer helps shed light on the specific challenges mid-levels face and shares expert insights on how PDs can address these challenges to help the attorney and the firm thrive – especially as we pass the one-year anniversary of remote work for many law firm offices. This podcast is produced by PLI, the Practising Law Institute, for PLI's PD Center. For videos and other resources tailored to the professional development community, please visit pli.edu/PDCenter.

    20 min

  6. 09/04/2021

    Maintaining and Prioritizing Wellness Initiatives, with Diane Costigan and Don Smith

    Diane Costigan of Winston & Strawn and Don Smith of Crowell & Moring, unpack their approaches to maintaining and prioritizing wellness initiatives at law firms over the last year.  This podcast is produced by PLI, the Practising Law Institute, for PLI's PD Center. For videos and other resources tailored to the professional development community, please visit pli.edu/PDCenter.

    28 min

  7. 09/04/2021

    How Law School Faculty and Legal Employers Collaborate to Produce Practice Ready Graduates, with Kristen Uhl Hulse

    Kristen Uhl Hulse, of the Sturm College of Law, discusses the collaboration between law school faculty and legal employers to produce practice-ready graduates. Kristen also shares how her background in PD has informed her work with law students and employers, and her success in directing Sturm's innovative externship program. This podcast is produced by PLI, the Practising Law Institute, for PLI's PD Center. For videos and other resources tailored to the professional development community, please visit pli.edu/PDCenter.

    22 min

  8. 09/04/2021

    Improving the Performance of Underperforming Partners, with Sharon Abrahams

    Dr. Sharon Meit Abrahams, of Legal Talent Advisors LLC, discusses best strategies for supporting and coaching under-performing partners. Using her extensive industry experience, she explores the complex ways of measuring partner performance and offers candid and actionable advice based on her own success with coaching at a wide range of top law firms. This podcast is produced by PLI, the Practising Law Institute, for PLI's PD Center. For videos and other resources tailored to the professional development community, please visit pli.edu/PDCenter.

    19 min
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PD Insider, an original series brought to you by the Practising Law Institute, brings you insights from the leading voices in law firm Professional Development. Hosted by PLI’s Craig Miller, PD Insider features conversations with experts on timely topics and trends in professional development and the law.

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  • Creator
    Practising Law Institute
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2022
  • Episodes
    23
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2021 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    PD Insider

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