Despite
the
droves
of
young
attorneys
that
flock
to
major
law
firms
after
law
school
graduation,
Biglaw
isn’t
the
long-term
plan
for
most
attorneys.
Whether
it’s
the
hours,
the
stress,
or
the
up-or-out
model
—
Biglaw
isn’t
the
long-term
plan
for
most.
Sure,
it’s
a
great
place
to
learn
a
lot
—
and
pay
down
student
debt
—
but
many
yearn
for
the
green
grass
of
in-house
life.
And
one
Biglaw
firm
is
trying
to
make
that
transition
easier.
Earlier
this
week,
Husch
Blackwell
launched
HB
In-House,
a
professional
development
program
designed
to
help
attorneys
at
the
firm
who
are
interested
in
making
the
leap
to
in-house.
The
program’s
goals
are
two-fold:
1)
provide
attorneys
with
an
inside
view
of
their
clients’
roles
and
responsibilities;
and
2)
for
those
attorneys
interested
in
moving
in-house,
provide
them
with
the
tools
necessary
for
a
successful
transition
to
an
in-house
position.
How
refreshing
for
a
firm
to
admit
its
attorneys
may
want
to
move,
and
to
provide
opportunities
toward
that
end
for
everyone.
Too
often,
the
transition
to
the
next
phase
in
an
attorney’s
career
is
left
to
the
chance
of
the
matters
you
happen
to
be
placed
on
or
personal
connections.
This
program
creates
a
clear
path
for
those
interested
in
exploring
options
other
than
Biglaw.
Chief
Client
Officer
Angela
Quinn
said,
“There
is
nothing
like
this
in
the
marketplace
right
now
and
is
another
example
of
our
uncommon
approach
to
running
a
law
firm
and
serving
our
clients
and
our
people.
We
recognize
that
not
everyone
wants
to
follow
the
traditional
partner
track,
and
this
is
our
way
of
ensuring
that
we
are
training
our
lawyers
to
grow
by
providing
them
varied
career
opportunities
to
accomplish
that.
We
are
already
a
top
supplier
of
in-house
talent,
and
we
see
this
as
a
great
service
to
our
clients
as
we
train
future
generations
of
in-house
talent.”
Twenty-five
of
the
firm’s
clients
helped
to
create
the
curriculum
for
HB
In-House.
Joe
Glynias,
Chair
and
HB
In-House
program
architect,
said,
“It
is
not
possible
to
capture
the
gratitude
we
have
for
these
client
partners
who
gave
and
will
give
so
much
of
their
time
to
help
build
a
future
for
other
attorneys
who
want
to
better
understand
the
role
and
life
of
in-house
counsel.
We
are
fortunate
to
have
such
committed
partners,
and
we
know
there
are
countless
more
who
will
team
with
us
as
the
program
progresses.”
So
what,
exactly
will
participants
learn
in
the
first
iteration
of
the
program?
-
Education:
Participants
will
learn
about
the
roles
and
responsibilities
of
in-house
attorneys,
the
structure
of
legal
teams,
and
the
differences
between
private
practice
and
in-house
legal
work.
This
information
will
help
them
assess
if
an
in-house
position
aligns
with
their
career
goals. -
Training: The
training
series
will
cover
topics
such
as
understanding
a
company’s
business
and
how
legal
departments
support
business
goals,
managing
a
budget,
comprehending
key
financial
statements
and
reports,
identifying,
assessing,
managing
and
mitigating
risks,
building
relationships
and
being
part
of
a
team,
and
developing
leadership
skills.
Participants
will
actively
engage
in
learning
these
skills
and
applying
them
to
real-world
scenarios. -
Coaching:
During
the
course
period,
attorneys
will
have
access
to
various
coaching
programs.
These
programs
include
individual
coaching,
the
opportunity
to
join
a
coaching
cohort,
and
being
paired
with
an
in-house
advisor
to
receive
guidance
and
mentorship.
Additionally,
attorneys
may
be
offered
the
chance
to
participate
in
a
secondment,
which
will
provide
an
immersive
experience.
Kudos
to
the
firm
for
the
innovative
program
that
marries
the
needs
of
associates
and
clients
in
a
way
that
helps
everyone.
Kathryn
Rubino
is
a
Senior
Editor
at
Above
the
Law,
host
of
The
Jabot
podcast,
and
co-host
of
Thinking
Like
A
Lawyer.
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