Young Lawyer Rising

Are you a young lawyer wondering how to snag that dream role?

Host Montana Funk welcomes Gianne Falvo Mangiro, a top legal recruiter at LHH and a former practicing attorney, to demystify the world of legal recruitment.

Gianne pulls back the curtain on how recruiters work, why they're not just for senior lawyers, and how they can seriously fast-track your job search. We'll cover everything from accessing hidden opportunities to nailing your salary negotiation and understanding the full compensation package (beyond just the zeros!).

If you're ready to make a strategic leap in your legal career, then it’s time to leverage the power of a professional who's got your back!

Additional Resources:

Insider Tips and Best Practices for Legal Job Offer Negotiations

We Can Help You Find Your Dream Job in the Legal Profession

Finding Your Dream Job in a Down Market

A New Attorney’s Guide to Navigating Law Firm Employment Benefits

Using Coaching to Explore Your Career Options

How New Attorneys Can Identify a Good Work Environment During Their Job Search

American Bar Association Career Center

Tristian Shannon took an unexpected route to the legal profession, trading the world of real estate for the courtroom. He joins us to discuss that journey, revealing the challenges that propelled him toward law and the entrepreneurial spirit that led him to build his own firm. Beyond the traditional legal landscape, Tristian is a proponent of modern connection, explaining how social media can humanize lawyers and build trust with clients in a way that outdated models often miss. He also touches on the importance of carving your own path with a law degree, the pressures of the bar exam and the critical need to prioritize mental well-being, as well as the essential support and mentorship for women navigating the legal field.

Additional Resources:

Uncertain about Whether to Start Your Own Practice? Legal Incubators Can Help

What I Wish I Knew Before Going Solo

Navigating the Waters of a Solo Practice

Seven Funding Strategies for Solos

Using Social Media to Build Your Practice

How New Lawyers Can Build Their Brand on Social Media

American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division

American Bar Association Solo, Small Firm and General Practice Division

• (00:00) - Intro
• (00:23) - Meet Tristian Shannon
• (02:02) - Decision To Pursue Law
• (06:24) - Bringing Authentic Personality to the Law
• (07:00) - Opening A Firm Right Out of Law School
• (10:50) - Taking Risk in the Face of Judgment
• (14:47) - Cultivating the Right Team To Find Success
• (17:41) - Challenges and Surprises When Starting A Firm
• (22:11) - Why Social Media Is a Must For Success
• (28:12) - Advice For The Social Media Averse
• (29:10) - The Power of a JD
• (32:50) - How to Deal With The Stress of Getting Started

Bill Bay, President of the American Bar Association, joins Montana to discuss the role the ABA plays in supporting lawyers, promoting justice, and advocating for the rule of law. Regardless of where you are in your career, the ABA offers not only a wealth of material for you to improve your practice and serve your clients better, but also an opportunity to get involved, get inspired, and effectuate a broader impact as part of something bigger than yourself. Discover the ways the ABA can help you advance your career, serve your community, and take a leading role in making a meaningful difference.

Additional Resources:

How New Lawyers Can Use the ABA to Further Their Career Goals

How to Make Your Law Firm See the Benefits of Bar Involvement

How to Be Admitted to the Supreme Court Bar and Why You Should

Today’s Law Students Are the Future Guardians of Justice

ABA Student Loans Resources

ABA Career Center

ABA Law Student Division

Disaster Legal Services

About the Rule of Law Initiative

americanbarsocial Linktree

Bill Bay on LinkedIn

Associate Producer: Montana Funk

• (00:00) - Introduction: Bill Bay
• (01:29) - Bill Bay’s Career
• (03:24) - Bill’s Path to the ABA Presidency
• (04:45) - Defining the American Bar Association
• (11:07) - How Best to Get Involved in the ABA
• (13:31) - How Young Lawyers Can Get Their Ideas Heard
• (18:47) - Addressing Declining Confidence in the Judiciary
• (21:05) - Resources for Young Lawyers from the ABA
• (27:13) - Bill’s Advice to Young Lawyers