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Thursday, December 4th from 10:45am-12:00pm ET

Please join us for, Failing Forward: How Lawyers Can Embrace Mistakes and Still Succeed, an event at the 2025 Professional Development Institute:

Lawyers and their firms often equate mistakes with failure, perpetuating an environment where lawyers fear risk-taking and struggle with setbacks. But professional growth and innovation require resilience and adaptability. This session will explore how lawyers and other legal professionals can shift their mindset around so-called failure, use mistakes as learning opportunities, and continue advancing despite setbacks. It will provide practical tips for handling missteps in high-stakes environments without damaging credibility, how law firms and PD professionals can promote cultures where learning from failure is normalized, and strategies for developing resilience, emotional agility, and a growth mindset in a high-pressure profession.

Speakers:

Douglas Ebeling, Attorney Development Manager, Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton

Kate Edwards, Consulting Partner, Coaching and Business Services, Greiner Consulting Group​

Melanie Heller, Career Advisor, Sullivan & Cromwell

James Moore, Director of Legal Talent, Coblentz Patch Duffy & Bass

About PDI:

This premier educational event brings together leaders in lawyer and law student professional development for two days of insight, innovation, and connection. You will:

• Gain fresh perspectives on the most pressing issues shaping the legal profession.
• Learn proven strategies to give your lawyers and law students a competitive edge.
• Explore emerging trends in professional development and talent management.
• Network with peers from law firms, law schools, legal organizations, and government agencies.

The Professional Development Institute is a must-attend gathering for those shaping the future of lawyer and law student talent and success. If you’re responsible for professional development, this program will equip you with the resources, ideas, and connections to navigate today’s challenges and lead with confidence.

We look forward to seeing you there!

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