There are two types of attorneys: lawyers and counselors.
Both know the law and the legal procedure, but only a counselor understands THE CLIENT and THE CLIENT’s needs, goals, and values.
A lawyer is great at reciting the law, whereas a counselor explains how the law applies to your circumstances and provides guidance and strategy.
So are you a lawyer or maybe you better define yourself as a legal counselor?
Itzik Amiel and David Schwartz hosted a new STAND OUT with one of ABA ILS members Melissa Pallett-Vasquez on “International by birth, a counselor by design”.
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During this 30-minute session, we discussed among others the following items:
✅ How to use your origin to become a successful international lawyer?
✅ How to become a genuine counselor for your clients?
✅ Successful career path – powerful advice.
✅ The Attention Switch moment.
💡 You will get practical insights into practical ways to become a counselor by design.
👤Our Guest
Melissa Pallett-Vasquez is a Partner in Bilzin Sumberg’s Trial & Litigation Group, where she handles complex business disputes in both federal and state courts, as well as arbitration. She focuses her practice on high-stakes, bet-the-company cases, in which long-standing clients appreciate her ability to interpret the legal landscape and craft astute strategies that protect their business interests today, tomorrow, and in the future. As Bilzin Sumberg’s Hiring Partner, Melissa also leads the firm’s recruitment efforts, ensuring that the firm continues to attract and retain top legal talent while also supporting Bilzin Sumberg’s diversity and inclusivity agenda through its hiring practices. Melissa is actively involved in the American Bar Association’s International Law Section, where she is currently the Revenue Officer, one of the few Executive Committee positions in the Section; having previously served as a Division Chair, Vice-Chair of the Food, Agriculture & Cannabis Committee, and Co-Chair of the Canada Committee.
*[This episode also published in the American Bar Association International Law Section site: https://www.americanbar.org/groups/international_law/resources/on-demand/stand-out-international-by-birth-counselor-by-designs/]
