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“Learn to think like a partner now, not later.”
Tom Wardell, Founder of ALDC, Partner, Mckenna Long & Aldridge LLP.

The Atlanta Legal Diversity Consortium, Inc. is a not-for-profit corporation whose work is funded by more than 40 law firms, corporations, bar associations, and other legal industry groups in the Atlanta area. The ALDC exists to promote the recruitment, retention, development, and training of STAR Lawyers. The ALDC also serves as an umbrella organization supporting other diversity efforts to provide training and development programming to metro Atlanta legal organizations.

“Welcome to the launch of the ALDC's new website and our STAR Lawyer Training Program, beginning March 5th 2008.”
- Sam Matchett, President ALDC, Partner, King & Spalding LLP.

“Your membership helps sustain the ALDC's goal to assist all lawyers in achieving success in the legal profession.”
- Allegra Lawrence-Hardy, Esq. Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP.


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GUIDEPOSTS:  THE KEYS TO SUCCESS
ALDC Presenters:  Jill Harrison, Esq., and Sam Matchett, Esq.

 

This program was very insightful.  It is good to know what partners are thinking in certain sensitive situations.
 
The presentation provided exactly what I needed at this time in my legal career.  Thank you. 
 
This training was very helpful. 
 
I thoroughly enjoyed the STAR Lawyer Training seminar you [Sam Matchett] led with Jill Harrison today at Dow Lohnes.  I found the event interesting and informative and I appreciated your candor in responding to participant's questions.  The practical "guideposts" that you and Jill provided from a partner's perspective are certainly valuable to younger attorneys in navigating our legal careers.  In particular, your theme of "early communication" prompted me to reflect on my relationships, the partners' expectations, and my ability to provide exceptional client value.
 
I applaud you and the ALDC's efforts to cultivate and invest in the success of attorneys and, schedule permitting, I look forward to attending the next seminar.  Thank you again for the invitation to attend this event.

 

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INTERPRETING DOCUMENTS:  "OH, NOW I GET IT."

ALDC Presenter:  Tom Wardell, Esq.

 

 [This training] was very helpful as it got to the heart of what we need to master to become STAR lawyers.

 Sessions that provide wisdom for practicing law are extremely important for junior lawyers.

 [Tom Wardell is an] engaging and energetic speaker with helpful practical tips.

 Very Helpful tips that I expect to use in my practice.

 This was a very useful and practical class with instruction on how to read a document to capture understanding. 

An experienced practitioner's insight is always helpful, especially for young attorneys just starting out; it's a way of mentoring and greatly appreciated. 

The presentation was insightful and helpful even to us litigators.  Thank you....

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FEEDBACK SKILLS AND COMMUNICATING WITH PARTNERS

ALDC Presenters:  Sheryl McCalla, Esq., Karen Fultz, Esq., and Steve Bernstein, Esq. 

 

This training was very helpful.  [It was a] very comfortable discussion and focused on critical points that we often forget about in our busy daily lives.

This training was very helpful and informative.   [The training] provided realistic guidance in steps to take in obtaining feedback. 

 Very useful practical advice

 [This session] encouraged me to work harder. 

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