Biglaw Confident Communication Masterclass
How to sound calm, clear, and credible when you don't have all the answers.
(Limited Spots Available)
Learn practical scripts and frameworks for the high-pressure moments that shape trust, reputation, and advancement, including answering questions when you're unsure, asking for guidance, and responding to feedback.
Saturday, May 30
11:00am - 1:00pm
Central Time
(Live via Zoom)
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This masterclass is for you if you want to:
You'll walk away with:
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A confident communication script bank: Ready-to-use language for responding to questions on the spot, giving preliminary views, and flagging uncertainty and risk without sounding too tentative or less certain than you actually are.
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A judgment-based question framework: A practical tool for turning, "What should I do?" or "I'm confused" into questions that clearly frame the issue, demonstrate your reasoning, and propose next steps.
Saturday, May 30
11:00am - 1:00pm
Central Time
(Live via Zoom)
Who It's For:
What to Expect:
How It Works:
Your Coach,
Tara Rhoades
Former Biglaw Partner
Founder of The Sanity Plea
I'm an attorney-turned-coach with 8+ years of Biglaw experience.
After graduating from Yale Law School in 2014, I spent 4 years as a Tax Associate at Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP. In 2018, I joined the New York Tax Department of Kirkland & Ellis LLP and was promoted to Partner in 2020.
Testimonials
"Tara truly does this better than anyone . . . ."
I have had the privilege of working with Tara both in her capacity as a partner at Kirkland and as a career coach. Tara has impacted my career in two major ways. First, her patience and ability to explain complex legal concepts and market practices have provided me with essential foundational knowledge in my career as a tax attorney. Tara truly does this better than anyone I have worked with. In addition, Tara has served as a wonderful advisor and mentor. Having worked at law firms herself, she is well positioned to provide astute career advice to attorneys. Tara is insightful and asks all the right questions. I would recommend Tara to anyone, lawyer or not, looking to take the next step in their career.
Dana Quinn
"She understands what it takes to . . . navigate a legal career and build a sterling reputation while remaining balanced."
Tara is an outstanding, thoughtful, hard working, intelligent, and detail oriented professional in everything she does. I had the pleasure of working with Tara directly for years, and I was consistently impressed by her work ethic, competence, and ability to make the difficult seem easy. Perhaps more importantly, she manages to do it all with warmth, kindness, and a positive attitude that is infectious.
Tara was my appointed mentor at two different transitions in my career, and she helped me immeasurably in getting comfortable in my new roles. She understands what it takes to practice law and serve client needs at the highest levels, and how to navigate a legal career and build a sterling reputation while remaining balanced.
I have no doubt that she will bring the same tenacity in her new role as a coach, and could not recommend her more highly.
Rory Minnis
"I highly recommend Tara's masterclass to anyone..."
I recently participated in Tara's Biglaw Prioritization Masterclass at the start of the new year, and it was an incredibly valuable experience. The group size was ideal for open sharing, which facilitated learning not only from Tara but also from the other participants.
The masterclass offers practical advice that can be easily implemented. What set this training apart from others I have attended is its comprehensive approach. It required me to examine my day-to-day activities both inside and outside the office. This holistic perspective has helped me maximize my time in a realistic manner, considering what is achievable within a workday and a workweek.
I highly recommend Tara's masterclass to anyone seeking practical and actionable strategies for better time management and prioritization in a demanding environment.
Jabari Shaw
"I counseled with her on everything from . . . best practices in working with colleagues, to big picture career questions."
Tara has acted as both a formal and informal mentor to me since the start of my legal career. She proactively engaged with me regularly and connected with me on a personal and professional basis. Early in my career, I needed to make a cross country move and she helped me navigate the office transfer every step of the way. I had no personal relationships with biglaw partners prior to Tara, and her insight has been invaluable to me as I counseled with her on everything from substantive tax law questions, best practices in working with colleagues, to big picture career questions.
Rachelle Stapley
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