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The Cost of Leaving New Partners to “Figure It Out”: How to Build Stronger Partners from the Start
Sep. 01, 2026Author: Yuliya LaRoe, JD, MBA, PCC Leadership & Business Development Advisor to Law Firms | CEO LeadWise Group, Inc. | www.leadwisegroup.com | ylaroe@leadwisegroup.com Law firms put enormous thought into deciding
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Alana Monson Receives the 2025 Rising Star Award
Aug. 01, 2026August, 2026 (McLean, VA) The Professional Development Consortium (PDC) proudly announces Alana Monson, Senior Professional Development Specialist, Michael Best & Friedrich LLP, as the recipient of the 2025 Rising Star Award,recognizing emerging excellence
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Johnna Story Honored with 2025 Richard Pearson Award for Excellence in Legal Professional Development
Aug. 01, 2026August, 2026 (McLean, VA) The Professional Development Consortium (PDC) proudly announces Johnna Story, Director of Professional Development and Well-Being at Finnegan, as the recipient of the 2025 Richard Pearson Award, PDC’s highest honor recognizing
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AI Gallery: How to Share AI Tips and Techniques Throughout Your Firm
Apr. 28, 2026Author: Patrick Barry Professor and Dir. of Digital Academic Initiatives University of Michigan Law School/University of Chicago Law School/UCLA School of Law T&I Committee Member The December 2025 edition of
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How To Simplify Your Work Despite The Year-End Busyness
Dec. 15, 2025Author: Ann Gomez Keynote Speaker, Author & Founder Clear Concept Inc. As a busy PD professional, the end of the year can feel like a whirlwind. Deadlines are piling up
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Supporting Mental Health as a PD Professional
Dec. 11, 2025Author: Ben Franklin, PDC Board Member & T&I Committee Co-Chair The end of the year can be hectic, with the variety of holidays, annual reviews, billing, collection efforts, and much
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A Simple Framework for CLE Success: 5 Essentials for Every Law Firm
Oct. 27, 2025Author: Stacey Kalamaras Founder & Lead Instructor Trademarkabilities Is your CLE strategy just checking the box? If your firm is like many, your attorneys may treat CLE like a dreaded
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Linda Margolies Salem Honored with 2024 Richard Pearson Award for Excellence in Legal Professional Development
Oct. 01, 2025Linda Margolies Salem Honored with 2024 Richard Pearson Award for Excellence in Legal Professional Development August 1, 2025 (McLean, VA) The Professional Development Consortium (PDC) proudly announces Linda Margolies Salem, Director of Learning &
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PDC Welcomes New Board Members and Announces 2025–2027 Leadership Team
Oct. 01, 2025PDC Welcomes New Board Members and Announces 2025–2027 Leadership Team October 1, 2025 (McLean, VA) The Professional Development Consortium (PDC) is pleased to announce the appointment of two distinguished legal professionals to
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If Feedback Is Fuel, Being Coachable Is the Spark
Sep. 02, 2025Author: Monica Parker, Founder of Fluency at Work I had the pleasure of leading the PDC webinar “Flipping the Script: What If We Taught Associates How to Receive Feedback Rather
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9 Lessons Learned from IRL Check-Ins What To Do (& Not)
Jun. 03, 2025Author: Lisa Greenfield Pearl Snell & Wilmer, Attorney Development Manager Introduction: Our Attorney Development team at Snell & Wilmer recognizes the value of holding regular 1:1 development focused conversations with
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ChatPDC Insights: AI as an Amplifier, Not a Replacement
May. 12, 2025Author: Devin Lintzenich, PDC Board Member and Co-Chair of the Technology & Innovations Committee | Chief Attorney Talent Officer at Bass, Berry & Sims On March 24, PDC’s Technology &
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