Shannon & Manch is the premier legal outplacement counseling firm in the country. Since 1984, we have provided personalized career transition counseling on behalf of some of the largest legal employers. Our unique approach to career transition offers associates, counsel, and partners the most comprehensive and effective support available, including:

Individualized support
We recognize the unique nature of each lawyer’s career exploration and job search, and tailor our approach to fit individual career goals in a confidential, one-on-one setting.

Experienced counselors
Our experienced counselors hale from both counseling and legal backgrounds, and are qualified to administer and interpret personality and vocational instruments.

Commitment
Shannon & Manch is committed to working with and supporting our clients until they have secured and settled into new positions, regardless of how long that takes.

Constant communication
After an in-depth initial intake, we continue to work with clients on a regular basis, often setting up weekly appointments and fielding ongoing calls and emails to strategize and monitor progress.

National perspective
Shannon & Manch's nationally recognized consulting practice works with the top law firms on issues related to lawyer career development such as recruiting, performance appraisal, compensation, and retention, thereby expanding our knowledge of market trends.

Long-distance services
We provide the same level of one-on-one counseling support and individualized service to all of our counseling clients, whether in-person, on the phone, or via email.

While the substance of our individualized assistance differs with the interests and needs of each lawyer, our range of available services include:

Personal assessment
Our trained and qualified counselors administer and interpret vocational and personality instruments to help clients hone in on their career goals.

Marketplace assessment
Shannon & Manch continually monitors the legal field for current market conditions and counsel clients on conducting their own market research and developing networking contacts.

Guidance on non-legal professional options
We help lawyers assess non-legal job options that match individual talents and interests.

Preparation of resumes and other credentials
Shannon & Manch provides advice on drafting targeted resumes and cover letters, creating curriculum vitae, mastering federal government and other public agency applications, and choosing appropriate writing samples.

Job search strategy development
We work with clients to create concrete, workable job search plans based on personal strengths, geographic and salary parameters, career goals, interests, and market conditions.

Interview preparation
Shannon & Manch provides one-on-one coaching that includes practice interviews and suggestions for pre-interview research.

Business development strategies
Where appropriate, we assist lawyers in creating active business development or marketing plans for their practice or for an entrepreneurial effort.

Negotiating and weighing offers
We help clients assess the match between offers and personal career goals and discuss effective tactics for negotiating compensation packages.

Ongoing transition coaching
We help clients acclimate to their new workplace and coach them through their first few months in a new position.

Resource materials
Each counseling client receives our exclusive manual, Managing a Career Transition, a comprehensive toolkit for every stage of the job search. We also provide subscriptions to online job listing services and/or relevant periodicals and books.