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.

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.

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For more information about the Lawyers in Transition Committee, contact Patricia Olier Plasse, MBA Bar Services Liaison.