Cracking the Code: Unlocking the Potential of Future Leaders in the Legal Profession

(West, 2010)

BY JUDITH FINER FREEDMAN

NOW, in its SECOND Printing
Featured at the New Title Showcase Event in New York City

The book is a FIRST:

• To outline for the legal profession how to engage and retain the new generation of young lawyers
• To provide the latest intelligence on the impact of the economic downturn on new hires
• To separate fact from fiction on who this new breed of worker really is
• To be applicable to any senior organizational leader, recruiting or professional development executive concerned about retention and workplace viability

Click here to read the review of the book that appeared in the January 2011, National Association of Legal Professionals (NALP) Member Newsletter that prompted NALP to offer the book on their online book store.

HIGHLIGHTS

This book applies to any organization working with the young professionals.  It will help your managers embrace this new generation by:

• Revealing their workplace expectations
• Highlighting best practices from organizations whose policies are increasing new hire retention rates
• Sharing practical solutions for bridging the gap between senior managers and new hires
• Showcasing several new innovative programs that address gender, mentoring, performance review delivery and workplace protocol issues
• Unveiling a comprehensive discussion guide for building strategic alliances with new hires

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Judith Finer Freedman is an internationally recognized lecturer and researcher on the dynamics of work-life effectiveness, generational diversity, gender bias, and mentoring. She founded The Balanced Worker Project™ to help individuals and organizations develop solutions to the challanges of work.

She was selected as a 2009 Rising Star by WorldatWork® and The Alliance for Work-Life Progress® (AWLP) for demonstrating emerging leadership and growing contributions to the work-life community.

"A well-written, thought provoking, in-depth description of the expectations and diversity for the various generations. This tool is an excellent roadmap on how to interact in corporate America."

—JANET Y. BIVINS, Corporate Counsel, DuPont Legal

"The author combines research and observation with real-world, practical suggestions for implementation of effective practices for managing Millenials. Managers interested in a high-touch approach will benefit fromreading this book."

—MICHAEL MALONE, Director, Career Education and Advising, Columbia Business School

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