5 Steps Current or Recently Separated Federal Government Lawyers Can Take Right Now to Prepare for a Job Search (Presented by the Federal Bar Association Professional Development Committee, Younger Lawyers Division, Federal Career Services Division)

Shauna C. Bryce
Shauna C. Bryce
Bryce Legal

Shauna C. Bryce helps lawyers be successful, fulfilled, and happy. She is the CEO and Chief Coach at Bryce Legal, a boutique offering best-in-class career services for attorneys - now with 1100+ client testimonials. A graduate of Harvard Law School and Johns Hopkins with 25+ years in law and legal hiring, Shauna is a widely recognized coach and leader in executive and leadership development, professional development, career development, career transition, recruiting, hiring, professional branding, and outplacement.

Emily K. VanOosting
Emily K. VanOosting
Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office

Emily K. VanOosting graduated from Stetson University College Law in 2012 with a concentration in Trial Advocacy. After graduation Emily worked as an Assistant State Attorney for over ten years specializing in child abuse, traffic homicide, and gang crime prosecution before joining the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office as Associate Counsel where she practices in both State and Federal Court.

On-Demand: April 22, 2025

1 hour CLE

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Program Summary

Don’t get caught flat-footed in your job search! Whether you’re actively exploring opportunities or preparing to launch, this presentation will guide current or recently separated federal government lawyers through five actionable steps to transition smoothly.

Learn how to define your unique value proposition, craft a private-sector-ready resume, optimize your LinkedIn® profile, and build a targeted professional network. We’ll also explore strategies for shifting to the private sector and enhancing your professional brand to move quickly and confidently toward your next career opportunity.

Presented by the Federal Bar Association Professional Development Committee, Younger Lawyers Division, Federal Career Services Division

This course is co-sponsored with myLawCLE.

Key topics to be discussed:

  • How to determine your unique skill set
  • How to improve your resume
  • How to network in-person and through LinkedIn®

Closed-captioning available

Speakers

Speaker_Shauna C. Bryce_MDBShauna C. Bryce | Bryce Legal

Shauna C. Bryce helps lawyers be successful, fulfilled, and happy. She is the CEO and Chief Coach at Bryce Legal, a boutique offering best-in-class career services for attorneys – now with 1100+ client testimonials.

A graduate of Harvard Law School and Johns Hopkins with 25+ years in law and legal hiring, Shauna is a widely recognized coach and leader in executive and leadership development, professional development, career development, career transition, recruiting, hiring, professional branding, and outplacement.

In addition to her coaching, Shauna’s been a Chief Legal Talent Officer and Chief Diversity Officer of a multinational law firm, and a practicing lawyer in both law firms and in-house.

 

Speaker_Emily K. VanOosting_MDBEmily K. VanOosting | Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office

Emily K. VanOosting graduated from Stetson University College Law in 2012 with a concentration in Trial Advocacy. After graduation Emily worked as an Assistant State Attorney for over ten years specializing in child abuse, traffic homicide, and gang crime prosecution before joining the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office as Associate Counsel where she practices in both State and Federal Court.

In addition to her legal career, Emily is an adjunct professor at Stetson University College of Law teaching Trial Advocacy as well as coaching the University’s nationally ranked Client Counseling team.

In her spare time, Emily enjoys volunteering in her community and spending time with her husband and their dog, Duke.

Agenda

I. How to determine your unique skill set | 2:00pm – 2:15pm

II. How to improve your resume | 2:15pm – 2:40pm

III. How to network in-person and through LinkedIn® | 2:40pm – 2:50pm

IV. Q&A | 2:50pm – 3:00pm

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