Professional & Business Skills

Excelling as a New Attorney: Strategies for Career Growth and Skill Building

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Alaska CLE Reciprocity 6 Total
Alabama CLE Approved 6 Total
Arkansas CLE Approved 6 Total
Arizona CLE Approved 6 Total
California CLE Approved 6 Total
Connecticut CLE Approved 6 Total
Delaware CLE Approved 6 Total
Florida CLE Approved 7 Total
Georgia CLE Approved 6 Total
Idaho CLE Approved 6 Total
Kansas CLE Approved 4 Total
Kentucky CLE Approved 6 Total
Louisiana CLE Approved 6 Total
Maine CLE Approved 6 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 6 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 6 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 6 Total
Mississippi CLE Approved 6 Total
Montana CLE Approved 6 Total
North Dakota CLE Approved 6 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 6 Total
New Jersey CLE Approved 7.2 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 6 Total
New York CLE Approved 7 Total
Ohio CLE Approved 6 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 7 Total
Oregon CLE Approved 6 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 6 Total
South Carolina CLE Approved 6 Total
Tennessee CLE Approved 6 Total
Texas CLE Approved 6 Total
Utah CLE Approved 6 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 6 Total
Washington CLE Approved 6 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 7 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 7.2 Total
Wyoming CLE Approved 6 Total
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5 hours 58 minutes
Jenna Prosceno
Amber James
Robert West
John Cinti
Saphronia Young
With Jenna M. Prosceno from Brockstedt Mandalas Federico LLC + 4 others
Recorded June 13, 2025
Product ID 100375

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Overview

How to Go From Rookie to Rock Star

Launch your legal career with confidence! This course provides practical guidance on pivotal aspects of early legal practice, from judicial clerkships and developing core legal skills to building professional relationships and understanding workplace dynamics. Learn how to foster mentorships, communicate effectively with clients, and develop business relationships that drive success. With insights on continuous learning, specialization, resilience, and ethical considerations, this program equips new attorneys with the tools they need to thrive in a demanding profession. Reduce uncertainty and enhance career satisfaction - register today!

  • Explore judicial clerkships and the benefits they provide.
  • Learn the core skills that you should develop to thrive in the legal profession.
  • Understand how to build professional relationships and the importance of knowing workplace dynamics.
  • Discover how mentorships can help young attorneys succeed.
  • Analyze best practices pertaining to client communications and business development.
  • Discuss ethical issues faced by young lawyers and the process of building resiliency in the legal profession.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Judicial Clerkships: A Valuable Start to Your Career
  2. Developing Core Legal Skills
  3. Building Professional Relationships and Workplace Savvy
  4. Mentorship and Its Role in Your Career
  5. Client Communication and Business Development
  6. Embracing Continuous Learning and Specialization
  7. Building Resiliency and Ethical Awareness
Product ID 100375

Credit Details

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Alaska CLE Reciprocity 6 Total
Alabama CLE Approved 6 Total
Arkansas CLE Approved 6 Total
Arizona CLE Approved 6 Total
California CLE Approved 6 Total
Connecticut CLE Approved 6 Total
Delaware CLE Approved 6 Total
Florida CLE Approved 7 Total
Georgia CLE Approved 6 Total
Idaho CLE Approved 6 Total
Kansas CLE Approved 4 Total
Kentucky CLE Approved 6 Total
Louisiana CLE Approved 6 Total
Maine CLE Approved 6 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 6 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 6 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 6 Total
Mississippi CLE Approved 6 Total
Montana CLE Approved 6 Total
North Dakota CLE Approved 6 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 6 Total
New Jersey CLE Approved 7.2 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 6 Total
New York CLE Approved 7 Total
Ohio CLE Approved 6 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 7 Total
Oregon CLE Approved 6 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 6 Total
South Carolina CLE Approved 6 Total
Tennessee CLE Approved 6 Total
Texas CLE Approved 6 Total
Utah CLE Approved 6 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 6 Total
Washington CLE Approved 6 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 7 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 7.2 Total
Wyoming CLE Approved 6 Total
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Agenda

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  1. Judicial Clerkships: A Valuable Start to Your Career

    1. Application Tips and Navigating the Selection Process
    2. Insights Into Judicial Decision-Making Processes
    3. Exposure to Diverse Legal Issues and Practical Litigation Skills
  2. Developing Core Legal Skills

    1. Strategies to Handle Early Assignments and Deadlines Effectively
    2. Writing Persuasive Motions, Briefs, and Client Communications
    3. Conducting Thorough and Efficient Legal Research
    4. Negotiating Effectively and Building Transactional Skills
    5. Avoiding Common Pitfalls for New Attorneys
  3. Building Professional Relationships and Workplace Savvy

    1. Creating a Professional Network for Referrals and Career Growth
    2. Navigating Law Firm Dynamics: Hierarchy, Billing, Etc.
    3. Adapting to Workplace Norms and Team Environments
  4. Mentorship and Its Role in Your Career

    1. Finding the Right Mentor and Building a Productive Relationship
    2. Learning From Experienced Attorneys to Accelerate Growth
    3. Strategies for Active Engagement and Effective Communication
  5. Client Communication and Business Development

    1. Building Client Trust
      1. Listening Actively and Explaining Complex Legal Concepts Clearly
      2. Managing Client Expectations Effectively
    2. Developing Business Relationships
      1. Networking for Business Opportunities
      2. Establishing Credibility In Client Interactions
  6. Embracing Continuous Learning and Specialization

    1. Engaging With Professional Organizations
    2. Identifying Areas of Interest and Market Demand
    3. Gaining Certifications or Advanced Education
    4. How to Become the "Specialist"
  7. Building Resiliency and Ethical Awareness

    1. Strategies for Managing Stress and Avoiding Burnout
    2. Importance of Work-Life Balance and Self-Care Practices
    3. Avoiding Conflicts of Interest and Maintaining Confidentiality
    4. Navigating Ethical Dilemmas with Professionalism and Integrity

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for attorneys.

Speakers

Jenna M Prosceno
Jenna M.
Prosceno
Brockstedt Mandalas Federico LLC
Amber James
Amber
James
New Beginnings Family Law, P.C.
Robert A West Jr.
Robert A.
West, Jr.
Reminger Co., LPA
John M Cinti
John M.
Cinti
Mintzer Sarowitz Zeris & Willis LLC
Saphronia R Young
Saphronia R.
Young
Des Moines Elder Law, PLLC
Speaker bio
Jenna M Prosceno

Jenna M. Prosceno

Brockstedt Mandalas Federico LLC
Jenna Prosceno

is a civil litigation paralegal at Brockstedt Mandalas Federico LLC. With nearly 20 years of experience in personal injury litigation, she now concentrates on contract and construction law on a litigation team with a general practice firm. Ms. Prosceno has a background in law firm start-up organization and in law firm administration. She has also handled all aspects of personal injury cases from the initial client contract, through and including trial preparation and participation. Ms. Prosceno's case management experience includes client and witness interviews, medical research, legal and factual research, as well as coordinating document production for trial. She is a graduate of Delaware Technical and Community College and the University of Delaware.

Speaker bio
Amber James

Amber James

New Beginnings Family Law, P.C.
Amber James

is the founder and CEO of New Beginnings Family Law, P.C., where her main areas of practice are divorce, child custody, parental alienation, mediation, adoption, and surrogacy. Prior to opening her own practice, she worked in the Circuit Court of Jefferson County Domestic Relations Division as a law clerk for the Honorable Ralph A. Ferguson, Jr., and in the firm of Shaw-Anderson, LLC. Ms. James earned her B.A. and M.B.A. degrees from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, and her J.D. degree from the Birmingham School of Law. She is admitted to practice in Alabama and before the U.S. Supreme Court. Ms. James is also a board-certified family law trial advocate, having received her board certification from the National Board of Trial Advocacy. She is a member of the Alabama State Bar, and the American, Morgan County and Huntsville-Madison County bar associations. Ms. James has previously been recognized as Female Entrepreneur of the Year in 2020 by the Catalyst Center for Business and Entrepreneurship in Huntsville, Alabama. Her firm was chosen as the Professional Services Business of the Year in 2020 by the Huntsville-Madison County Chamber of Commerce. Her firm is consistently recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in Huntsville, Alabama and recently received the designation of Best Place for Working Parents.

Speaker bio
Robert A West Jr.

Robert A. West, Jr.

Reminger Co., LPA
Robert West

is a seasoned litigator with twenty years of experience. He serves as a trusted advisor to insurance providers, financial institutions, private and public corporations, and individuals across numerous sectors and industries. Mr. West is deeply committed to helping entrepreneurs and businesses thrive by creating, developing, and leveraging their intellectual property portfolios to achieve business goals. His practice encompasses all facets of intellectual property litigation, including pre-suit investigations and searches, trials, appeals, and post-grant patent matters. Mr. West represents clients before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), various boards, and federal courts in a wide range of IP matters. He is also a registered patent attorney handling prosecutorial matters before the USPTO. Mr. West routinely uses this knowledge to his advantage in IP litigation. His IP practice further includes managing IP portfolios to ensure competitors do not infringe, as well as negotiating, drafting, and reviewing license, royalty, and purchase agreements. Mr. West has been leveraging forms of AI in his legal practice since before the term was widely recognized. He utilizes AI-powered tools for all forms of drafting, including the preparation of demand letters and settlement agreements, providing clients with innovative and efficient legal solutions. Mr. West's expertise in AI-driven legal processes enhances his ability to deliver strategic advice and analysis regarding the formation, management, and enforcement of intellectual property assets.

Speaker bio
John M Cinti

John M. Cinti

Mintzer Sarowitz Zeris & Willis LLC
John Cinti

is an attorney with the law firm of Mintzer Sarowitz Zeris & Willis LLC, where he has focused his practice on civil litigation, concentrating on personal injury with an emphasis on matters involving catastrophic injury and wrongful death. Additionally, Mr. Cinti has regularly brought his talents to the aid of clients in disputes involving breach of contract and a variety of commercial torts. He also has significant experience in assisting clients in various aspects of insurance coverage, including bad faith claims, declaratory judgment and insurance agent/broker malpractice. Mr. Cinti was designated a Certified Civil Trial Attorney by the New Jersey Supreme Court in 2004. He is a member of the New Jersey State, New York State and Pennsylvania bar associations. Mr. Cinti earned his B.S. degree from the University of Scranton and his J.D. degree from Rutgers University School of Law-Newark.

Speaker bio
Saphronia R Young

Saphronia R. Young

Des Moines Elder Law, PLLC
Saphronia Young

is a senior partner with Des Moines Elder Law, PLLC in Des Moines, Washington. She has been licensed to practice for more than 30 years. Ms. Young has extensive litigation and trial experience, including probate and estate matters. Her other areas of practice focus are employment construction and mediation. Ms. Young has practice in both state and federal court. She is certified by the American Arbitration Association for mediation and construction disputes. Ms. Young has taught annual seminars for the King County Bar Association on wage claims and is the author of several articles on the same subject. She is a member of the King County and Washington State bar associations and Federal Court of Claims. Ms. Young earned her B.A. degree from University of Kansas and her J.D. degree from the University of Missouri.

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