17th Annual Symposium – HR Track

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9:45 – 10:45 AM
Leading with Empathy
Natalie Loeb, Founder and CEO, Loeb Leadership
Gordon Loeb, President, Loeb Leadership

The understanding, being aware of and being sensitive to the feelings and experiences of another individual is a powerful tool in leading successfully. Empathetic leaders take a genuine interest in the people around them – what makes them tick, what inspires them and the way they feel. In today’s VUCA world, (volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous). It is also a valuable asset to attract and retain talent.

Maya Angelou once said: “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”

In this session, participants will:
1. Learn the sometimes-subtle differences between sympathy, compassion, and empathy
2. Discover how emotional intelligence plays a key role in being an empathetic leader
3. Take away tools that will help them be a more empathetic leader

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Leadership from Any Seat

Speakers:
Professional Journey Support Group
Francine Lahm
Lydia Moore-Riley
Anna Scarpa
Rick D’Aversa
Santa Medina
Melinda Hopkins

The Professional Journey Support Group is excited to present this informative, timely session covering leadership from ANY seat.

With the legal industry in flux…what seat will you find yourself leading from?

Whether you are new to leadership, a seasoned leader, looking to make a move with more responsibilities or are thinking about winding down your career, this session is for you. We will focus on traits and tools that will move you forward on your journey towards professional success and personal satisfaction.

You will leave this session with tools you can immediately apply to bolster and guide you to lead from any seat. You will gain a better understanding of what leadership skills you currently have, how to leverage those skills, discover where you have room for improvement, and – most importantly – ways to transform.

    

Read more about the speakers.

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1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Talent Retention and Hiring

Speakers:
Natasha van der Griendt, Esq., Legal Search Vice President, Robert Half Legal
Stella Lyubarsky, Legal Recruiting Manager, Robert Half Legal

The fallout from the Great Resignation is a long-lasting national talent crisis in many sectors. Law firms and law departments have not been spared. In the current climate, your organization must adapt and adjust strategies to succeed in attracting and retaining top talent. This session will provide you with new tools to help your organization thrive in this competitive market and the research to justify those tools to the management committee. Join us as we throw out outdated practices and re-shape the future of better legal workplaces.

Key takeaways include:

• Gain a better understanding of today’s employment trends, including an insight into local
  market nuances
• Learn what candidates’ top priorities are
• Receive tips to help improve recruiting efforts
• Key metrics to justify a course change to fit the current climate