Professional Development Consortium (PDC)

We are now seeking applicants for our 2025-2027 VIBES cohort! Click on the link below to learn more about, and apply for, the VIBES Program. The application deadline is November 22. https://lnkd.in/dy4vbK2S As an association of administrators responsible for the professional development of lawyers and staff at law firms, law schools, government agencies, and corporations, the Professional Development Consortium (PDC) is committed to fostering diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging within the legal profession. Accordingly, the PDC recognizes that having a diverse supplier pool is a major competitive advantage, salient business resource, and an empowering tool to combat systemic inequality inherent in organizational procurement processes. In particular, the PDC seeks to support our members as they seek to bring in a diversity of voices and perspectives to their firms through the Valuing Inclusion, Belonging & Equity with Suppliers (VIBES) Program.

Upcoming Webinar: join us on Thursday for "Unmasking the Silent Productivity Killer: Boosting Resilience in Law Firms by Addressing Poor Sleep" The workshop, led by Dr. Kimberly Lemke, will provide attendees with unique and transformational strategies for you and your firm to optimize your workplace environment and your own workday in order to improve nighttime rest. Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/etv9_b2M

💡 As an association of administrators responsible for the professional development of lawyers and staff at law firms, law schools, government agencies, and corporations, the Professional Development Consortium (PDC) is committed to fostering diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging within the legal profession. Accordingly, the PDC recognizes that having a diverse supplier pool is a major competitive advantage, salient business resource, and an empowering tool to combat systemic inequality inherent in organizational procurement processes. In particular, the PDC seeks to support our members as they seek to bring in a diversity of voices and perspectives to their firms through the Valuing Inclusion, Belonging & Equity with Suppliers (VIBES) Program. 🖋 We are now seeking applicants for our 2025-2027 VIBES cohort. To learn more and apply for the VIBES Program, please review the link below. The application deadline is November 22. https://lnkd.in/dy4vbK2S

⏰ Tomorrow is the day! Time to raise your hand!⏰ Ever thought about what you would bring to the 2025 PDC Summer Conference in Chicago, IL from July 10-12? This is your chance to be at the heart of it! The Professional Development Consortium (PDC) Summer Conference Planning Committee is still looking for passionate, creative minds eager to shape this unforgettable event, and the application deadline is TOMORROW, NOVEMBER 1. 📅 Imagine collaborating with a team of like-minded professionals, contributing fresh ideas, and making a real difference for our PDC community. Whether you’re a seasoned conference pro or new to the game, if you’re dedicated to professional development and the success of the amazing PDC summer conference, we want you on board! 🌟 So why wait? Dive in, bring your voice, and let’s make the 2025 conference in Chicago our best yet! Curious? Click here to learn more and sign up! 👉 https://lnkd.in/eaK3F8nK

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