Professional Development Consortium (PDC)

It's time for a Professional Development Consortium (PDC) Member Spotlight! 🌟 Meet Paula Dixton Parvin, Director of Attorney Development at Greenberg Traurig! 🌟 Paula has been a PDC member since 2004 and brings a wealth of experience, having spent most of her life and career in Chicago, though she now calls the Phoenix area home. ⭐ What’s something surprising about Paula? She once volunteered at Boon Lott’s, an ethical elephant rescue in Thailand—and hopes to go back one day! 🐘 (Check out a picture of Paula and her husband at the elephant rescue below!) ⭐ Her latest read? A special one—her husband and father-in-law just published their first novel, The Fair Gods: The Arrival, under the pen name Ricardo Santos Bell. 📖 ⭐ Right now, Paula’s favorite word is “Bubbe”—because she’s recently become a first-time grandparent! 💕 Paula describes the PDC as her “PDHub,” a place where learning, mentoring, and community come together seamlessly. Some favorite PDC moments? Connecting with the Hotshot Inc. team, learning from Jennifer Hollenbeck Sarhaddi’s session on mentoring with technology, and every friendly encounter with Larry Brown. One innovation she’s proud of? Paula’s team created an Attorney Development Innovation Manager role to bridge PD and innovation—a game-changing success. 🚀 Read more about Paula in her PDC member feature here: https://lnkd.in/gxweTWWr Thank you, Paula, for all you do for your team, colleagues, and then PDC! 🙏

In the PDC, we sure have a lot of logophiles who love expanding their vocabularies - this post is for you! Our word of the day is Collabovate - defined by our VIBES Program Participant Krischanna Roberson as "Working and learning COLLABOratively to eleVATE yourself and others." Find out more about this coaching and consulting company (and the Sankofa Bird) at https://lnkd.in/gfSDNsYp

✍ New Blog Post Alert! As legal PD professionals, we dedicate ourselves to helping law students and attorneys thrive, but how often do we take time to invest in our own career development? In our latest PDC Link blog post, PDC Trusted Advisor Sandra Bang, Founder & CEO of Sable Group, shares powerful strategies to maintain your own professional momentum, no matter where you are in your career. From refining your values to expanding your network, Sandra provides actionable insights that will help you stay intentional, motivated, and ready for the next big opportunity!   ⏳ Read time: 4-5 minutes—**take the first step today!**👇 📖 Read the full post now: https://lnkd.in/egZtGxxt

📣 Reminder: Join the 2025 PDC Summer Conference Planning Committee! Just a reminder that the call for volunteers is still open, and we’re looking for both new and long-time PDC Basic Members to help plan an incredible event in Chicago! The Committee will shape everything from session content and speakers to social activities and more. 🗓️ The deadline to apply is November 1, 2024, at 5 PM EST – don’t miss your chance to be part of this exciting opportunity! All eligible applications will be reviewed, and we’ll be in touch once decisions are made. Ready to contribute? Apply below! https://lnkd.in/eaK3F8nK

Webinar alert 📢 Negotiating Your Career Advancement with PDC TA Audrey J. Lee tomorrow 10/17 at 2pm EST. Register Today: https://lnkd.in/ektu6xzs

Get to know our VIBES vendors! Today's spotlight is on Konesens Development Konesens Development is a boutique consultancy that provides research, reporting, training, and capacity building for organizations committed to furthering environmental sustainability and social cohesion. Through social impact consulting, ESG/sustainability reporting services, DEI training, strategic planning, and capacity-building support, Konesens Development encourages for-profit and nonprofit entities to conduct business with a lens to foster greater equity and inclusion. Learn more about Harriet Hope L. and Konesens Development on the PDC Vibes page: https://lnkd.in/gAiexF6q The Valuing Inclusion, Belonging & Equity with Suppliers (VIBES) Program was created and has identified vendors who conduct business directly with customers and self-certify as being at least 51% owned or operated by: *Individuals with disabilities; *Members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (“LGBTQ”) community; or *Racial minorities

PDC Webinar TODAY 2:00 ET: Strategic Career Management & Making the Most of Your Next Performance Review Just in time for end of year reviews, join Precious Williams Owodunni and Rosa Maria Villagomez of Mountaintop Consulting to gain powerful, practical strategies for building strong, fulfilling careers! https://lnkd.in/eSWPAehR

Check out our latest Blog post by Elise (Gelwicks) Powers! https://bit.ly/3NdtpVs

📣 We are currently seeking volunteers for the 2025 PDC Summer Conference Planning Committee. The Committee plans all aspects of the conference, including session content, speakers, social activities, and more. We welcome applications from both new and long-time PDC Basic Members! All eligible applications will be reviewed, and applicants will be contacted once decisions are made. The call for volunteers will be open until November 1, 2024 at 5pm EST.  If you have any questions, contact info@pdclegal.org for assistance. https://lnkd.in/eaK3F8nK  

📅 New Month! New Webinars! Our October program calendar is now available. Please visit the #PDCLegal Upcoming Events to register for upcoming learning opportunities! https://lnkd.in/gdWYjkfG