5 Steps Current or Recently Separated Federal Government Lawyers Can Take Right Now to Prepare for a Job Search (Presented by the Federal Bar Association Professional Development Committee, Younger Lawyers Division, Federal Career Services Division)

Shauna C. Bryce
Shauna C. Bryce
Bryce Legal

Shauna C. Bryce helps lawyers be successful, fulfilled, and happy. She is the CEO and Chief Coach at Bryce Legal, a boutique offering best-in-class career services for attorneys - now with 1100+ client testimonials. A graduate of Harvard Law School and Johns Hopkins with 25+ years in law and legal hiring, Shauna is a widely recognized coach and leader in executive and leadership development, professional development, career development, career transition, recruiting, hiring, professional branding, and outplacement.

Emily K. VanOosting
Emily K. VanOosting
Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office

Emily K. VanOosting graduated from Stetson University College Law in 2012 with a concentration in Trial Advocacy. After graduation Emily worked as an Assistant State Attorney for over ten years specializing in child abuse, traffic homicide, and gang crime prosecution before joining the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office as Associate Counsel where she practices in both State and Federal Court.

Live Video-Broadcast: April 22, 2025

1 hour CLE

Tuition: $395.00
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Program Summary

Don’t get caught flat-footed in your job search! Whether you’re actively exploring opportunities or preparing to launch, this presentation will guide current or recently separated federal government lawyers through five actionable steps to transition smoothly.

Learn how to define your unique value proposition, craft a private-sector-ready resume, optimize your LinkedIn® profile, and build a targeted professional network. We’ll also explore strategies for shifting to the private sector and enhancing your professional brand to move quickly and confidently toward your next career opportunity.

Presented by the Federal Bar Association Professional Development Committee, Younger Lawyers Division, Federal Career Services Division

This course is co-sponsored with myLawCLE.

Key topics to be discussed:

  • How to determine your unique skill set
  • How to improve your resume
  • How to network in-person and through LinkedIn®

Date / Time: April 22, 2025

  • 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern
  • 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Central
  • 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Mountain
  • 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Pacific

Closed-captioning available

Speakers

Speaker_Shauna C. Bryce_FedBarShauna C. Bryce | Bryce Legal

Shauna C. Bryce helps lawyers be successful, fulfilled, and happy. She is the CEO and Chief Coach at Bryce Legal, a boutique offering best-in-class career services for attorneys – now with 1100+ client testimonials.

A graduate of Harvard Law School and Johns Hopkins with 25+ years in law and legal hiring, Shauna is a widely recognized coach and leader in executive and leadership development, professional development, career development, career transition, recruiting, hiring, professional branding, and outplacement.

In addition to her coaching, Shauna’s been a Chief Legal Talent Officer and Chief Diversity Officer of a multinational law firm, and a practicing lawyer in both law firms and in-house.

 

Speaker_Emily K. VanOosting_FedBarEmily K. VanOosting | Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office

Emily K. VanOosting graduated from Stetson University College Law in 2012 with a concentration in Trial Advocacy. After graduation Emily worked as an Assistant State Attorney for over ten years specializing in child abuse, traffic homicide, and gang crime prosecution before joining the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office as Associate Counsel where she practices in both State and Federal Court.

In addition to her legal career, Emily is an adjunct professor at Stetson University College of Law teaching Trial Advocacy as well as coaching the University’s nationally ranked Client Counseling team.

In her spare time, Emily enjoys volunteering in her community and spending time with her husband and their dog, Duke.

Agenda

I. How to determine your unique skill set | 2:00pm – 2:15pm

II. How to improve your resume | 2:15pm – 2:40pm

III. How to network in-person and through LinkedIn® | 2:40pm – 2:50pm

IV. Q&A | 2:50pm – 3:00pm

Credits

Alaska

Approved for CLE Credits
1 Ethics

Our programs are CLE-eligible through Alaska’s recognition of multi-jurisdictional reciprocity.
Alabama

Pending CLE Approval
1 Ethics

Arkansas

Approved for CLE Credits
1 Ethics

Arizona

Approved for CLE Credits
1 Professional Responsibility/Ethics

California

Approved for CLE Credits
1 Civility in the Legal Profession

Colorado

Pending CLE Approval
1 Ethics / Professionalism

Connecticut

Approved for CLE Credits
1 Ethics / Professionalism

District of Columbia

No MCLE Required
1 CLE Hour(s)

Delaware

Pending CLE Approval
1 Enhanced Ethics

Florida

Approved via Attorney Submission
1 Professionalism Hours

Receive CLE credit in Florida via attorney submission.
Georgia

Pending CLE Approval
1 Professionalism

Hawaii

Approved for CLE Credits
1.2 Ethics or Professional Responsibility Education

Iowa

Pending CLE Approval
1 Ethics

Idaho

Pending CLE Approval
1 Ethics / Professionalism

Illinois

Pending CLE Approval
1 Ethics, Civility, Professionalism

Indiana

Pending CLE Approval
1 Ethics

Kansas

Pending CLE Approval
1 Ethics / Professionalism

Kentucky

Pending CLE Approval
1 Ethics

Louisiana

Pending CLE Approval
1 Professionalism

Massachusetts

No MCLE Required
1 CLE Hour(s)

Maryland

No MCLE Required
1 CLE Hour(s)

Maine

Pending CLE Approval
1 Ethics / Professionalism

Michigan

No MCLE Required
1 CLE Hour(s)

Minnesota

Pending CLE Approval
1 General

Missouri

Approved for CLE Credits
1.2 Ethics

Mississippi

Pending CLE Approval
1 Other (Professional Responsibilty)

Montana

Pending CLE Approval
1 Professional Fitness and Integrity

North Carolina

Pending CLE Approval
1 Professionalism

North Dakota

Approved for CLE Credits
1 Ethics

Our programs are CLE-eligible through North Dakota’s recognition of multi-jurisdictional reciprocity. Section 1, Policy 1.14
Nebraska

Pending CLE Approval
1 Professional Responsibility

myLawCLE reports attendance to Nebraska on each attorney’s behalf for all programs. Please do not self-report.
New Hampshire

Approved for CLE Credits
60 Ethics / Professionalism minutes

As of July 1, 2014, the NHMCLE Board no longer provides pre- or post-approval of courses. Attendees must self-determine whether a program is eligible for credit, and self-report their attendance online at www.nhbar.org, based on qualification provisions of Rule 53.
New Jersey

Approved for CLE Credits
1.2 Ethics / Professionalism

Our programs are CLE-eligible through New Jersey’s recognition of multi-jurisdictional reciprocity, except for the courses required under BCLE Reg. 201:2
New Mexico

Approved for CLE Credits
1 Ethics / Professionalism

Nevada

Pending CLE Approval
1 Ethics / Professionalism

New York

Approved for CLE Credits
1.2 Ethics / Professionalism

Our programs are CLE-eligible through New York’s Approved Jurisdiction Group “B”.
Ohio

Pending CLE Approval
1 Professional Conduct

Oklahoma

Pending CLE Approval
1 Ethics / Professionalism

Oregon

Pending CLE Approval
1 Ethics

Pennsylvania

Approved for CLE Credits
1 Ethics / Professionalism

Rhode Island

Pending CLE Approval
1 Ethics / Professionalism

South Carolina

Pending CLE Approval
1 Ethics / Professionalism

South Dakota

No MCLE Required
1 CLE Hour(s)

Tennessee

Pending CLE Approval
1 Dual

Texas

Pending CLE Approval
1 Ethics / Professionalism

Utah

Pending CLE Approval
1 Professionalism & Civility

Virginia

Not Eligible
1 Ethics / Professionalism Hours

Vermont

Approved for CLE Credits
1 Ethics

Washington

Approved via Attorney Submission
1 Other (Professional Development) Hours

Receive CLE credit in Washington via attorney submission.
Wisconsin

Pending CLE Approval
1 Ethics

West Virginia

Pending CLE Approval
1.2 Ethics / Professionalism

Wyoming

Pending CLE Approval
1 Ethics / Professionalism

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