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#0227: (CT) Lighting the Fire On Your Legal Technology Career

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Show Notes

In this podcast conversation, experienced legal technology leaders discussed professionals who are newer to the field to explore what helps entry-level employees build confidence, develop practical skills, and see a long-term future in legal technology. The panel covered the onboarding approaches that accelerate growth as well as the common practices that can unintentionally overwhelm, discourage, or disengage new employees. Listeners heard perspectives from both sides of the onboarding experience, including how to establish clear expectations, provide meaningful mentorship, introduce complex legal and technical concepts, create opportunities for early success, and connect day-to-day responsibilities to a broader career path. Whether you are hiring recent graduates, professionals transitioning from another industry, or employees with limited legal technology experience, this session provided practical ideas for moving beyond basic orientation and truly lighting the fire that can launch a successful career.

Moderator: @Adam Wehler - Director of eDiscovery and Litigation Technology, Smith Anderson

Speakers: @Elaine Dick - Lead Practice Innovation Attorney, BakerHostetler@Mailise Johnson - Marketing Technology Manager, Arnold & Porter@Beth Anne Stuebe - Director of Sales Operations, Kraft & Kenney

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