Government Procurement Law Careers Panel - Zoom Session on September 23, 2020
Join a Zoom session with experienced attorneys, including GW alumni, discussing careers in government procurement law in various sectors. Panelists represent government, private law firms, and industry, offering insights on job opportunities, market segments, self-development strategies, and networking tips. Register in advance to explore paths in this specialized legal field.
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CAREERS IN GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENT Join a Zoom session with a panel of experienced attorneys (all GW alumni/ae) to discuss careers in government procurement law in government, private law firms and industry. 23 September 2020 4 pm ET Register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZArdumuqjgsHNyCtRb3DR6eoxp65N-xu7Sv
2 Guests Craig Barrett, US Government Publishing Office Michelle Coleman, Crowell & Moring Steffen Jacobsen, Amazon Web Services Marques Peterson, Pillsbury Jayna Rust, Thompson Coburn Ita Snyder, Northrop Grumman Lynn David, David Associates Dawn Stern, DLA Piper
3 Lynn David, David Associates lynndavid3@verizon.net, 301-493-5923 30 years+ experience; placed more than 150 government contracts attorneys, across 60 firms, corporations and agencies Recruiter can help with resume, identify employers, assess fit, assist in negotiation; fee always paid by employer; recruiters usually work with more experienced attorneys Avenues: law firms (easier starting point); JAG corps; agencies; corporations; non-profits/international organizations Interviews: dress professionally; research firm and people; prepare questions; prepare to interview firm; send thank-you note; reflect on cultural fit Key to success: knowing the law and being able to explain it When you have down time, try to learn new things, write articles or blog posts, or volunteer for bar association work Working as a summer associate/intern can lead to full-time job Network including through GW and ABA
4 Discussion Questions Main portions of market: government, law firms, corporations, etc. How best to address each portion of the market How to market oneself in the government contracts community Practical suggestions for finding, interviewing for, and winning a new job in government contracts Self-Development how to: Create a plan for continuing legal education and developing a proficiency in an area of interest Maintain a circle of colleagues/friends to bounce ideas off Choose the right network/social events to attend (or not) How to seek out mentors for career advancement
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