Emerging Talents to Take the Stage at 2020 Rising Professionals Symposium

“The Rising Professionals Symposium is an exceptional conference because all of the content is relevant, interesting, engaging, and relatable. In addition, the networking opportunities are fantastic. Those with an interest in professional development should attend the Rising Professionals Symposium this March in Washington, D.C.” — Jack Scholz, Associate at Hart Wagner LLP and FBA, Ninth Circuit Younger Lawyer Representative

The Rising Professionals Symposium from March 20–21, 2020, in Washington, D.C., was created for the rising attorney who wants to elevate their career and expand their network. Now blended with our Leadership Summit, this year’s FBA Symposium will bring new energy and national networking opportunities by providing a unique setting for interacting with peers, FBA leaders, and conference presenters. Register now at fedbar.org/event/rps20 for the 2020 Rising Professionals Symposium!

Aaron H. Weiss, a director at Zimmer Kunz PLLC, will present at this year’s symposium on the topic of “Alternative Service in the 21st Century.” Attendees will learn about potential avenues of service, including websites, social media, emails, and perhaps even text messages. Mr. Weiss explains, “We can use technology to make a more realistic and less expensive alternative to publication service than newspapers.

Mr. Weiss is well-acquainted with the value and benefits of the FBA’s Rising Professionals Symposium, having attended himself for the past two years. “This conference is good for those interested in learning about the federal courts. It’s also great for marketing and networking as a younger attorney. Marketing, after all, is how you advance through the ranks of a law firm. The TED Talks approach keeps people very engaged,” says Mr. Weiss.

Chiefly among the reasons to attend the Rising Professionals Symposium is the chance to connect with other lawyers and exchange ideas. This conference beautifully marries substantive law with legal entrepreneurship. If you are a law student, newly admitted attorney or even an experienced litigator, the Rising Professionals Symposium is a great opportunity to embrace and practice your #lawyergoals.

The symposium breaks the mold from traditional conferences by offering leadership, professionalism, wellness, problem-solving, communication, and advocacy tips and strategies. All lawyers should take advantage of any opportunity to improve their knowledge and skills as well as the quality of their practice.

To be a good lawyer, one has to be a healthy lawyer. There’s no question that well-being in the legal field is a hot, trending topic. Jack Scholz of Hart Wagner LLP will explore the latest study on this subject at the Rising Professionals Symposium. Mr. Scholz’s panel, “Lawyer Well-Being: Maintaining a Healthy Lifestyle as a Young Professional,” is sure to be a crowd-pleaser and applicable to many areas of legal practice.

“I’m very excited to speak about this topic, which stems from a nationwide study on lawyers that looks at substance abuse, mental health, and unhealthy levels of stress. We want to encourage lawyers to seek treatment when they need it. The overall goal is to reduce the stigma, create a conversation, and encourage them to help their colleagues and seek help themselves,” observes Mr. Scholz.

We look forward to seeing you this March at the Rising Professionals Symposium! In addition to educational programming and networking, your Rising Professionals Symposium registration will include entry to the unparalleled events of the Leadership Summit and the FBA Centennial Celebration: Thurgood Marshall Moot Court Competition Awards Reception at the U.S. Court of the Appeals for the Armed Forces, the Celebration Reception at the U.S. Supreme Court, and the Keynote Luncheon with Former White House Counsel John Dean. This year’s symposium is overflowing with timely, relevant panels designed to help a wide range of lawyers excel in their study and practice of the law. Register today at fedbar.org/event/rps20.

About the Author

Stacy Slotnick, Esq. holds a J.D., cum laude, from Touro Law Center and a B.A., summa cum laude, from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. She performs a broad range of duties as an entertainment lawyer, including drafting and negotiating contracts; addressing and litigating trademark, copyright, patent, and other IP issues; and directing the strategy and implementation of public relations, blogging, and social media campaigns.

About the FBA

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