Publications
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2023Demonstrating Readiness for PartnershipArticlesDemonstrating readiness and relevance for partnership is a key requirement for successful partnership; it’s not just simply demonstrating a great “runup” year to partner in terms of productivity.
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11.2022 – 12.2022Lawyer Leaders of Today and Tomorrow: How Do We Build Them?ArticlesCrucial for ongoing leadership development is embracing the idea that there is no substitute for actual practice and that the learning process is never over.
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04.18.2022When You Come to a Fork in the RoadArticlesThis week is momentous for me as it marks my third year as Perkins Coie’s chief talent officer and the 20th consecutive year that Perkins Coie has ranked on the Fortune list of the “100 Best Companies to Work For®.”
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01.15.2022Talent Management Trends in Post-Pandemic Law FirmsLawyer Publications
Book Chapter
Accelerating Trends in Law FirmsJennifer Bluestein contributed a book chapter titled “Talent Management Trends In Post-Pandemic Law Firms” to Accelerating Trends in Law Firms. -
04.08.2021Creating Positive Visibility VirtuallyArticlesFrom your first day in the legal profession to your last, creating positive visibility is one of the “secrets” to a successful career. In a virtual world, effectively executing this important success strategy requires even more intentionality and attention to detail.
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11.01.2020Stepping It Up: A Guide for Mid-Level Law Firm AssociatesLawyer PublicationsThe book focuses on associates in their third to sixth years of practice—the time period in which law firms are most likely to lose the talent in whom they’ve invested so much.
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11.15.2018An Associate's First Year: A Guide to Thriving at a Law FirmLawyer PublicationsTo learn more about the book, please visit the Practising Law Institute.
Presentations
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2024Starting Off Right: The First Six MonthsSpeaking EngagementsLawline Course / VirtualThis session will share how new lawyers can start their careers on the right path, beginning on day one. You will receive advice on responsiveness and client expectations, working with secretaries and other staff, time management, and more.
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04.07.2023The Scourge of the ”Non-attorney” HeadingSpeaking EngagementsOverwhelmingly, law firms operate as though attorneys are the ""important"" parts of their business, and that business staff is... well, chopped liver. How can firms adjust/improve their language to change this attitude/perception?
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08.12.2022The American Lawyer: Law Firms Don't Need to Spend A Lot of Money to Prevent Burnout, Says Perkins Coie's Jennifer BluesteinSpeaking EngagementsThe American Lawyer podcast / Podcast
Jennifer Bluestein spoke with Law.com’s Legal Speak podcast hosts Alaina Lancaster and Zach Needles on how to avoid and mitigate attorney burnout. In this episode, Jennifer shares her insights and perspectives - and how Perkins Coie works to identify and address attorney burnout.
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01.07.2021Jennifer Bluestein on Stepping It Up: A Guide for Mid-Level Law Firm AssociatesSpeaking Engagements
The Geek in Review / Podcast
The Geek in Review podcast talks with Jennifer Bluestein, chief talent and human resources officer for Perkins Coie, in part one of a two-part interview.