A look at the team behind the scenes of Practus, LLP
1.Take us on a quick trip down memory lane. How did you get to Practus? (Bonus points for surprising us).
I came to Practus by way of Fenway Park. Kind of. Out of college, I worked in marketing, event planning and sales for global companies, including the World Cup 1994 Organizing Committee and Reebok. Eventually I took a step back to raise my 3 children. While touring Fenway Park one summer with my family and reveling in nostalgia, I got a call from my friend John Lively who I’ve known for 30 years. He asked me if I’d help him recruit attorneys for a new law firm he just launched. I was standing in the most historic ballpark in the world staring at Babe Ruth’s bat and discussing my future. Six years, more than 400 interviews and 60+ attorneys later – here we are!
2. What do you like most about your job?
I love meeting attorneys because every conversation is an opportunity to learn about their unique experiences, goals, and passions. One of the most fulfilling aspects of my job is helping attorneys find roles that not only align with their professional skills but contribute to their happiness and growth. I take pride in understanding what drives them and what challenges they face in their careers. It’s rewarding to identify how we can match them with the right opportunity, solving their pain points along the way.
3. When you’re not working at Practus, what keeps you busy? Family? Any cool hobbies or hidden talents we don’t know about? Lay it on us.
My three children are all passionate soccer players, which keeps our family incredibly busy. My oldest daughter, who plays for Duke, was just voted Rookie of the year by her teammates. My middle daughter was the Massachusetts Player of the Year and will be joining Princeton’s soccer program next year. My son, a freshman in high school, plays in the German Bundesliga for VfB Stuttgart and is also a member of the U15 US National Team. I spend most of my free time on soccer fields and enjoy every minute of it!
4. What would your colleagues be totally shocked or even mildly surprised to find out about? Do you kill it at karaoke? Write political thrillers? Train horses? Watch Star Trek (original) reruns?
I was a first team All-American soccer player in college and went on to play semi-pro for the Boston Renegades, but it took me until I turned 50 to win a National Championship!! I might not run as fast, but my heart still lives for the game.
Ok, we are actually not shocked by this
5. If you could swap jobs with anyone else in the world, what would you do?
I would be a professional soccer player traveling the world. I then would take that experience and be the proud owner of the most successful women’s professional soccer team. I would fund grassroots programs that support girls and enable them to reach their own dreams by offering financial support plus mentoring resources, professional coaching, top class facilities, and equipment all free of charge.
6. Share a memory of something that was not so funny at the time, but is funny now
When I worked at Reebok, we were having some issues with the advertising agency we hired. After our group conference call, which was on speaker, we hung up the phone and started talking about their lack of creativity and how difficult they made the process. But the phone never hung up and they heard everything we said! GULP! We were so embarrassed. It wasn’t funny at the time, but looking back, I giggle thinking about how many times people have probably done this too.
Bonus Question from the Peanut Gallery: You’re on a deserted island and can only bring three things to help with recruitment. What are they, and how do you convince the islanders to join your talent pool?
I’d have an inviting table with a festive atmosphere complete with gifts, dance music, food and drinks for all. Fun and entertainment always leads to conversation!
Hey, that’s more than three things. But it sounds like the Practus table at NALSC. Whaaaaa?
