Avoid These Mistakes When Seeking a Better Position in Big Law with Alison Ketabchi

Описание: Sidebar with a CFP®: Pierce the Veil on BigLaw Life, Career, and Money with Matt Smith, Episode 3

In this episode of the Sidebar with a CFP®: Pierce the Veil on BigLaw Life, Career, and Money, Matt Smith, speaks with Alison Ketabchi, Director of Recruiting at Baker Botts, an international law firm, recognized as a leader in the energy, technology and life sciences sectors.

Tune in to the episode to hear about:
What it really takes to stand out and get hired in Big Law today
How the right (or wrong) headhunter can make or break your legal career
What’s changing in the law student recruiting process—and why it is now referred to as the “Wild West”
The biggest mistakes candidates make when navigating legal recruiting
How Baker Botts’ unique culture shapes the experience for new attorneys

Learn more about Alison Ketabchi:
Visit Baker Botts’ website: https://www.bakerbotts.com
Connect with Alison on LinkedIn:   / alison-ketabchi-86885726  

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About “Sidebar with a CFP®: Pierce the Veil on BigLaw Life, Career, and Money”:
You bill in 6-minute increments. Let’s get you some of that time back. “Sidebar with a CFP®” is your space for candid conversations about life inside BigLaw—the real stuff they don’t teach in law school or show in recruiter brochures.
Hosted by Matt Smith, CFP® and founder of Concert Financial Planning, this show pulls back the curtain on what it actually feels like to climb the ranks, navigate transitions, and make big decisions in a high-stakes career.
You’ll hear from Partners, Associates, and experts across law and finance—each sharing stories, surprises, and strategies for building a life (and career) that works for you.
This isn’t a money podcast. It’s a life-in-BigLaw podcast—with a CFP® in the host chair.

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