Putting it all together: Curriculums, Skills, and Training Programs

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In this presentation, we’ll look at the developing trend in designing formal and informal training programs that combine legal, business, and technology skills for associates at all levels. We’ll also discuss a recent case study involving Morrison & Foerster’s transactional training program, in which the firm’s Attorney Training Group partnered with the firm’s Attorney Development Group to identify 10 critical skills, with dedicated programs for junior, mid-level and senior associates.

The presentation will also cover how firms are combining traditional training formats, just-in-time learning opportunities, and blended learning sessions to support associates throughout each stage of their careers.

About the Speakers:

Frederick E. ("Rick") Jenney is a partner in the Washington DC office of Morrison & Foerster, and is a member of the firm's global Finance + Projects Group. He specializes in international project finance and political risk insurance transactions, with a particular focus on structuring, lending, political risk, and intercreditor issues. Mr. Jenney also serves as Coordinator of Corporate and Finance Department attorney training at Morrison & Foerster, helping attorneys at all levels develop and sharpen their transactional skills and legal knowledge. In that role he works as part of the broader Legal Talent team at the firm, which includes attorney recruiting, attorney development, and diversity and inclusion programs, as well as attorney training. Mr. Jenney has served as an Adjunct Professor at the Georgetown University Law Center and The George Washington University National Law Center, where he has taught courses covering foreign direct investment, international commercial transactions, and international project finance.

Caitie McCarthy, is the Director of Customer Success at Hotshot. Her team works closely with Hotshot’s law firm and law school customers to make sure they’re getting the most out of their investment with Hotshot. Caitie and her team help plan and execute blended learning programs, business acumen training, and creative summer and fall onboarding programs. Before joining Hotshot, she led a Client Success and Sales team at Wealth-X, and was a perennial President’s Club winner at Thomson Reuters. Earlier in her career, Caitie danced professionally as a Rockette at Radio City Music Hall. During that time, she also served as a media representative for the Rockettes, appearing in interviews nationwide, including on the Today Show, Good Morning America, and Fox Business.