PD Providers Network

?? Calling all NALP Professional Development Institute attendees! ?? Are you heading to Scottsdale? ?? Mark your calendars and join the PD Providers Network members for a Meet & Greet! The PD (Professional Development) Providers Network is a community of learning & development professionals. We look forward to seeing familiar faces and meeting new ones! ?? When: Wednesday, December 4th, 6:00 - 9:00 PM ?? Where: Faro & Brag (right in the conference hotel!) This is a great opportunity to connect with fellow professional development leaders and enjoy some food and drink. ?? Tag your colleagues and spread the word! ?? RSVP link in the comments. #PDProviders #NALPConference #ProfessionalDevelopment #Networking

?? Be the CEO of Your Workday! Join PD Providers Network Members Drew Amoroso and Jessica Natkin at NALP's Professional Development Institute! ?? On Friday, December 6, from 2:15 – 3:30 pm, Drew Amoroso, Founder of DueCourse, and Jessica Natkin, VP of Engagement at DueCourse, along with Angelique Hager will lead an empowering session: "How to Be the CEO of Your Workday." Think of your workday as a small business—with you as its CEO. In this session, you’ll learn how to negotiate, strategize, and operate with intention. Walk away with practical tools to build better routines, take ownership of your day, and move through it with confidence and focus. ?? Ready to run your workday like a boss? Don’t miss this session! #ProfessionalDevelopment #WorkdayCEO #LeadershipTools #PDI2024

?? Sharpening Minds for the Future of Law! Join Us at NALP's Professional Development Institute to dive into the art of "Teaching Critical Thinking Skills to New Gen Lawyers" with PD Providers Network member Abdi Shayesteh (AltaClaro) along with Patricia A. Libby (AltaClaro), Amy Tenney Curren and Nadine Dallitis. ?? With Gen Z entering law firms, it’s time to rethink how we teach critical thinking and instill a deeper understanding of the “why” behind legal work. This interactive session will provide practical strategies to help associates take a holistic and inquisitive approach to legal and business challenges. On Friday, December 6, at 12:45PM, let’s prepare the next generation of lawyers to think big and thrive! ?? #ProfessionalDevelopment #CriticalThinking #NextGenLawyers #PDI2024

?? NALP's Professional Development Institute Session Spotlight: "Check Yourself Before You Wreck Someone Else – Feedback with Equity" ?? On Friday, December 6, from 10:15 - 11:30 am, join a powerhouse panel featuring PD Providers Network member Paula Edgar, Esq., along with David B. Sarnoff, Esq., ACC, and Joy Stephens for an essential conversation about equitable feedback. ??Avoiding developmental feedback doesn’t just hurt individuals—it affects the whole firm. This session will tackle how to provide actionable, equitable feedback across differences, creating a culture where everyone can grow, belong, and lead. ?? It’s time to break down barriers, uplift underrepresented associates, and secure a stronger, more inclusive future for your firm. #EquityInLeadership #ProfessionalDevelopment #FeedbackMatters #PDI2024

?? Innovate with a Human Touch! Join PD Providers Network Member Jacqueline Cranford Cranford at NALP's Professional Development Institute ! ?? On Friday, December 6, from 10:15 - 11:30 am, Jackie Cranford, Founder & Principal of Cranford Advisory Services LLC, will take the stage in Scottsdale for "Let’s Talk About Innovative Solutions Through Human-Centric Problem Solving" along with co-panelists Lauren Hakala and Elise White. This session is all about holistic practices, listening to the right voices, and creating strategies that truly work—whether for talent management, DEI, or client service. ?? Learn how to dig into the real issues, bring in diverse perspectives, and implement solutions that actually stick. Let’s rethink problem-solving—human-first! ?? #ProfessionalDevelopment #Innovation #HumanCentricLeadership #PDI2024

?? Transform Failure into Fuel for Success! Join PD Providers Network Member Jarrett Green, Esq., M.A. Psychology Green in Scottsdale! ?? On Friday, December 6, from 10:15 - 11:30 am, don't miss Jarrett Green, WellBeing, Stress Resiliency, and Peak Performance Consultant at NKB Consultancy, as he joins an expert panel for "Reframing Failure with Transformational Leadership." This isn’t your ordinary leadership session! Jarrett and his co-panelists, James Keshavarz and Urs Koenig will share practical strategies to turn mistakes into opportunities for growth, innovation, and team connection. Learn how to normalize failure, foster resilience, and create a culture of psychological safety that drives continuous improvement and peak performance. ?? Ready to reframe failure as a catalyst for mastery? Join us to unlock the tools for transformational leadership! #PDPN #Leadership #GrowthMindset #Resilience #ProfessionalDevelopment #PDI2024

Introducing ??...PDPN Member...Paul M. of Vox Vera, LLC! Founded in 2023 by Stanford, Berkeley, and U. Chicago law school lecturer, entertainment lawyer, and accomplished stage performer Paul Marchegiani, Vox Vera is a performance skills coaching firm that teaches leaders, advocates, and artists how to physically deliver a message, connect with others, and inhabit any space with presence. Through their interactive and engaging workshops, coaching sessions, and performance assessments, they shift the traditional oral communication skills paradigm away from rote checklists of dos and don'ts to something more fundamental in the Age of AI: how to powerfully embody a message, meaningfully connect with others, and consistently deliver outstanding results for yourself and your team.

?? Empower Change Through Sponsorship! Don’t Miss PD Providers Network's Member Darien Fleming in Scottsdale! ?? Join Darien Fleming and Amber Haggins, JD on Friday, December 6, from 10:15 - 11:30 am at NALP's Professional Development Institute for an inspiring session: "From Concept to Success: Designing, Executing, and Sustaining a Sponsorship Program." In a time when DEI is facing challenges, supporting underrepresented lawyers is more important than ever. Dive deep with us into two transformative sponsorship programs—one for associates and another for partners. Gain insights into strategic design, effective execution, and sustaining success over the long term. Walk away with a ready-to-use blueprint to kickstart or strengthen your own sponsorship program, unlocking growth and opportunity for diverse talent across the board. Don’t miss it! #PDPN #ProfessionalDevelopment #Sponsorship #DEI #Leadership #CareerAdvancement #NALP #PDI2024 #InclusionMatters

?? Ready to Build Resilience? Join PD Providers Network Member Jessie Spressart in Scottsdale! ?? At this year’s NALP's Professional Development Institute, don't miss Jessie Spressart, Managing Director of Optia Consulting, who’s teaming up with Jennifer Tsang of White & Case LLP to lead an empowering session: "Building Your Scaffolding to Withstand Disruption." On Friday, December 6th, they’ll unpack resilience secrets and share practical strategies to handle disruptive moments like a pro! Learn how to navigate workplace challenges with confidence, support teams through transitions, and turn disruptions into growth opportunities. ?? Get ready to react with agility and thrive in an ever-evolving landscape. ?? See you there! #PDPN #ProfessionalDevelopment #NALP #PDI2024

?? Session Spotlight for NALP’s Professional Development Institute! ?? On Friday, December 6th, from 10:15 - 11:30 am, PD Providers Network member Michael Bloom, Founder & CEO of Praktio, joins an incredible lineup for a forward-looking session: "Beyond Traditional Learning: Preparing Junior Associates for the GenAI Era." As GenAI becomes an integral part of legal practice, Michael and his co-panelists, Caroline Cochenour and Taylor (Cosentino) Volonnino, will dive into the future of associate training—where juniors are supervising AI's work rather than just completing tasks themselves. This session will uncover how experiential learning and AI can be harnessed to equip new associates for the evolving landscape. ?? Join us for this session in Scottsdale to see how we can prepare the next generation of associates for the world of GenAI!