Developing Resilience: How to Navigate Mistakes, Rejection, and Unexpected Challenges with Poise and a Sense of Humor

No doubt it is frustrating to navigate the job search process, handle rejection, and figure out your first legal job — especially for new attorneys.  In dealing with these challenges, it is important to develop resilience to reduce stress, gain emotional strength, and improve quality of life. At this program, our distinguished and experienced panelists share tips, methods, and stories on how to develop these abilities — and with a sense of humor.

Speakers:
Jennifer Powell, JD and MSW Assistant Dean of Student Services and Engagement, West Virginia University, College of Law
Kenya Rothstein, Environmental Attorney, Host of “Thank You for Saying NO” (podcast)
Moderator:
Dina Adler, Director, Career Development Center, Brooklyn Law School


Sponsoring Committee:
New Lawyer Institute, Mary Fitzpatrick & Gregory Brown, Jr., Co-Chairs

Co-sponsoring Committee:
Career Advancement & Management, Chaula Shukla & Michael Tenenhaus, Co-Chairs