Lawyers in Transition Committee
Assisting attorneys with career transitions and professional development
The Lawyers in Transition Committee of the
Massachusetts Bar Association aims to assist attorneys who are in
the midst of career transitions, particularly attorneys who are new
to practice, seeking to re-enter the paid workforce, to switch
practice areas, or to pursue alternative careers
altogether. The Committee provides attorneys with
practical information, resources, networking opportunities and
support necessary to help them identify creative, practical ways to
pursue their professional goals. The LIT Committee is chaired
by Lisa Terrizzi.
Redirecting one's professional course can be
daunting and difficult in a profession as conservative and
traditional as the law, let alone during turbulent economic
times. Stepping off the beaten career path for whatever
reason - an unexpected lay-off or illness; to raise a family; to
try something new - poses personal and professional
challenges. Handled well, however, these transitions may help
to uncover a path better suited to one's intellectual interests and
personal temperament.
For more information on events geared toward
lawyers in transition, click
here.
For information on the upcoming
Lawyers in Transition's "Author's Panel" roundtable on
Thursday, Nov. 12 at 5 p.m., click here. For more information on "Looking
for Career Control and Satisfaction? Small Law Firms Offer Big
Options" on Wednesday, Dec. 2 at 12 p.m.,
click here.
To launch or participate in an existing forum on
topics pertaining to Lawyers in Transition,
click here (note the "Lawyers in Transition" topic in the first
deck of member forums). You'll need to log-in with your e-mail
address or member ID number to participate in the
dialogue.
For more information about the Lawyers
in Transition Committee, contact Patricia Olier Plasse, MBA Bar Services
Liaison.