Career Crossroads: Strategies for Growth and Success

By Julie Amos, Ben Curle, Emily Flowers
September 12, 2024 | 26-minute episode

Marketing Management and Leadership Firm Organizational Structure and Dynamics Content Type Podcast Content Level: Essential

Business of Law

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LMA Podcast · Career Crossroads: Strategies for Growth and Success

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Episode Description:

Professionals face a critical decision when contemplating a career move: how to align their choices with long-term goals, personal growth and organizational culture. The risk of mistiming a career change or choosing the wrong path can lead to significant challenges, making it essential to carefully assess both timing and firm culture before making a move. In this episode of the LMA Podcast, Julie Amos (Jackson Lewis) guides an engaging discussion between Ben Curle (Ambition) and Emily Flowers (Jenner & Block) about the importance of proactive strategies for positioning oneself for growth and success.

Speakers:

Julie Amos, Director of Pursuits and Client Development, Jackson Lewis (Host)
Ben Curle, Associate Director, Ambition
Emily Flowers, Director of Strategic and Communications, Jenner & Block

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Julie Amos
Director of Pursuits and Client Development

With more than 25 years in strategy, business development and marketing for professional services, Julie Amos is the director of pursuits and client development at Jackson Lewis. Previously, she was chief strategy officer at IMS Legal Strategies and led marketing and business development at a number of firms, including Greenberg Traurig and Kilpatrick Townsend. She is also an accomplished presenter on a range of topics, including strategy, leadership and client engagement.

Ben Curle
Ambition

Ben Curle is an associate director at Ambition, a leading search firm specializing in legal business development, marketing and communications roles. With more than a decade of experience in search, Curle leads Ambition's new New York office, with a focus on assisting US- and UK-based firms. Prior to his move to New York, Curle worked with leading law firms operating across the EMEA region.

Emily Flowers
Jenner & Block

Emily Flowers is the director of strategic marketing and communications at Jenner & Block. With over 17 years of experience in legal marketing at AmLaw 100 firms and legal industry consultancies, Flowers drives impactful marketing strategies to enhance brand presence. She leads all aspects of marketing communications, developing integrated marketing campaigns designed to strengthen client relationships, grow visibility and generate demand. Previously, she led U.S. marketing and business development for a legal industry consulting firm.