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Allright, these kind of questions have been circulating and its time to answer them.First of all I am a Lebron James fan but I will try to answer this question honestly.Here goes…Lets take a look at warrior’s finals run or journey to the finals:GSW VS CavaliersWarriors faced the Kevin Love and Kyrie Irving less cavaliers, leaving lebron from the big3. even then cavaliers won two consecutive matches second and third.Hence warriors won their first chip in 40 years.2016 NBA finals:GSW VS CLEwe all know what happened in this historic year with Kyrie and Love back, the big3 made a historic comeback down 3–1 . P.S warriors themselves came back down 3–1 in Western finals agaisnt Durant led thunders.2017 NBA finals:warriors faced Leonard led spurs in the Western finals , spurs were upsetting the warriors in game 1 with Leonard and Alridge stepping up, past prime Manu Ginobli and Tony parker supporting too. Up by 22 Zaza “dirty” pachulia injured Kawhi Leonard ending his season, warriors came back from 22 point deficit and won the Western finals and the finals with Durant’s addition.2018 NBA Western Conference finals:GSW VS HOURockets up by 1 game, Chris Paul got injured and lost two consecutive games to loose the WCFs.2019 NBA finals:GSW VS TORNow Karma strikes, Warriors though the best team in the league for the past 5 years, consistently had to go through injury prone best players of the team to get to the finals. Nobody said anything about it then, even the sleepy GSW bandwagoners (sorry) cam alive with dub nation.Injuries are part of the game, yes GSW would’ve won after a tough fight with healthy durant and Klay. but they for once got the taste of their own medicine.Congrats to raptors on their win well deserved.Maybe it will be somewhile before we see another dynasty unless Anthony Davis joins the Lakers.XDEdit: Anthony Davis just joined lakers o_O

(I've added some detail at the end of this post instead of commenting on a comment on a comment. I hope this works in the context of the discussion.)I think it's a very simple win on the consumption side:Politics happens whether we participate or not. I suspect that most Americans put more thought into what toilet paper to buy than they do about who or what to vote for. Trim that down to "most Americans who vote" and the answer is more in the "which TV to buy" range of effort.And of course those purchasing decisions tie to politics. For instance, "Free Market" is a very attractive idea leading consumers to think that competition drives prices down. It may do so on a limited, temporary basis. Government justification of deregulation of critical services and products gave the actual result of purchases like gas, health care, and banking cost the consumer more in the long term.This is vastly simplified and totally hypothetical on my part.--- added material follows ---------In our society, market forces and politics are inextricably linked and getting more so.That should be a given in a republic where money equals speech. Republic as in -- in the early days of the USA, there were qualifications needed to vote: simply, "Male Landowners only."Citing another quora response on corporate voice in government: (What can be done to reduce the influence of big industries on government decisions?)"1. 1976: Buckley v. Valeo http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buc... which finds that money is speech.) ""2. 2009: Citizens United v. FEC http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cit...found that you cannot restrict independent union and corporate expenditures in support of or in opposition to candidates, and ""3. 2011: Arizona Free Enterprise Club’s Freedom Club PAC v. Bennett and McComish v. Bennett throws out many "clean election laws" http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cle..."Occupy Wall Street is a perfect current example of market forces driving politics, where a portion of political consumers have engaged in political action as a direct result of capital driven influence over government. While OWS may not have any long-term impact directly, it certainly isn't the first such movement to come down the pike. Consider the Whiskey Rebellion as one that our young nation experienced, and the Crown's Tea Tax one that helped kick start our Revolution.Five years ago many of us were likely supportive of readily available, "cheap" ARMs, market derivatives, hedge funds, and the like. The entities pushing those "investments" didn't do much to dispel the underlying nature of such gambles. Those gambles were created through manipulation of government and popular opinion, I believe.Consumers were unlikely to take the long view that thinking in political terms tends to confer, instead they were seduced by unsustainably cheap credit, easy profits in hedge funds and the like. Even in the wake of the DotCom Bomb and the negative side-effects, such as gutted retirement funds, that followed.Add in tendency that Americans of the middle class to identify with the top 5%, and believe that they belong there than the more likely result of losing relative income. . . who vote against their interests to give more perks to corporations and the wealthy. (I won't go further into Social Darwinism and the misperceptions Americans tend to engage in, except to suggest that many seem to believe they're the wolves and not the sheep.)I don't have stats, but I suspect that Americans are slightly more inclined toward instant gratification and less toward thinking about the consequences of our purchasing than other nations are, but I think it's pretty clear that what we buy and how we produce it has political consequences that very, very few spend much if any time thinking about.

This is a very long list presented at a NALP conference in 2014. That was a long time ago, and the list has — no doubt — expanded.Pass the Baton, llcSusan Gainen / 1390 Carling Drive #207, St. Paul, MN 55108 / 651-917-0219 / [email protected] @PTBSusanGainen ©2013NON-TRADITIONAL JOBS FOR LAW-TRAINED PROFESSIONALSAt the 1996 National Association for Law Placement Annual Meeting, two career services directors* reported on a survey that they had conducted of a number of their graduates who had alternative careers. Some of the “Helpful Background” reflects the specific experiences of the survey’s respondents. I have added additional job titles to their very excellent work and included an additional list of job titles. You will find some consistent themes: just as in traditional legal positions, key skills are writing, analysis, communication and interpersonal skills. Their categories are:Alternative Dispute ResolutionArts/MediaCorporateEducationFinancial ServicesGovernmentFund Development (Institutional Advancement)HR/RecruitmentLegislation/LobbyingNon-Profit ManagementALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTIONMediator (Small ADR Company)FUNCTIONS: Mediates disputesSKILLS: negotiation, mediation, fact analysis, issues ID, ability to distinguish fact patterns, aware of risks & liabilitiesQUALIFICATIONS - MINIMUM/PREFERRED: B.A. /interpersonal skillsHELPFUL BACKGROUND: Substantive training in a specific practice, government practice, mediation trainingExecutive director (Non-profit mediation service)FUNCTIONS: Oversee & administer all activities, promote services, manage & train staff, mediate & facilitate negotiationsSKILLS: Negotiation/mediation, persuasion, general legal knowledge, work independently, presentation skills, leadership and managementQUALIFICATIONS - MINIMUM/PREFERRED: Management and fundraising experience/ J.D.HELPFUL BACKGROUND: ADR courses and clinics in law school, litigation in private practiceARTS/MEDIAAssociate Publisher (Legal monthly newspaper)FUNCTIONS: Promotions and PR, advertising, sales, selection of editorial features; some writing for the publicationsSKILLS: Writing, issues identification, negotiation, teamwork, presentation skillsQUALIFICATIONS - MINIMUM/PREFERRED: Sales experience/ Legal networkHELPFUL BACKGROUND: Law firm practices, conference and corporate sales; communications experienceMarketing director (Private health care provider)FUNCTIONS: Marketing, PR to estate planning professionals, in-house education for health-care managersSKILLS: Legal knowledge (T&E), legal terminology, risk awareness, risk management, issues identification, leadership & managementQUALIFICATIONS - MINIMUM/PREFERRED: Banking experience/ JDHELPFUL BACKGROUND: Public finance, bank trust experience, marketing experienceManaging director (Theatrical Production Company)FUNCTIONS: Promotions, financial planning, writing, performingSKILLS: Writing, risk awareness, general legal knowledge, rules and regulations, interpreting contracts, leadership & managementQUALIFICATIONS - MINIMUM/PREFERRED: Some experience in arts /tenacity, faith & confidenceHELPFUL BACKGROUND: B.A. and M.A. in theater, artist or agent experienceCORPORATEAssistant director (Bar Review Company)FUNCTIONS: Personnel, sales promotion, management, administration, technology developmentSKILLS: Negotiation/mediation, presentation skills, persuasion, teamwork, ability to work independentlyQUALIFICATIONS - MINIMUM/PREFERRED: JD / self-motivated, excellent interpersonal skillsHELPFUL BACKGROUND: Sales experience, student rep for law-related productsInternational Tax Manager (Large Corporation)FUNCTIONS: Research US and foreign tax law; coordinate transactions; advise HR on international compensation; tax planning; tax return preparationSKILLS: Issues identification; writing ability, research skills, teamwork, ability to distinguish fact patterns, leadership skills, management experienceQUALIFICATIONS - MINIMUM/PREFERRED: 5 years international tax experience, CPA, advanced degree (JD or MS Tax or MBA)HELPFUL BACKGROUND: CPA, law clerk in large corporate tax department, tax consulting with large accounting firmProgram Manager (Large Computer Corporation)FUNCTIONS: Personnel and budget management; negotiate government contractsSKILLS: Negotiation, drafting, leadership and teamworkQUALIFICATIONS - MINIMUM/PREFERRED: B.A. & experience with a corporation / MBAHELPFUL BACKGROUND: Coursework in financial management and planning; government contracts; contracts administrationProperty Records (Department Store)FUNCTIONS: Analyze, interpret & draft leases and operating agreements; manage finance agreements, track documents for commercial property transactionsSKILLS: Negotiation/mediation, familiarity with legal terms, general legal knowledge, research skills, writing abilityQUALIFICATIONS - MINIMUM/PREFERRED: B.A. + 3-5 years real estate experience / JDHELPFUL BACKGROUND: Law clerk for the employer or experience at another real estate practiceRegional Sales Coordinator (Software Company)FUNCTIONS: Sales & account management for a law-school-related productSKILLS: Negotiation/mediation, presentation skills, persuasion, teamwork, work independently, leadership & managementQUALIFICATIONS - MINIMUM/PREFERRED: - /knowledge of law school experienceHELPFUL BACKGROUND: judicial law clerk, private practice, sales with other law-related computer companyVP Corporate Finance (Hospital)FUNCTIONS: Capital structure management; oversee M&A; financial planning, manage joint venture investmentsSKILLS: Teamwork, presentation skills, writing ability, issues identification, persuasion, leadership & managementQUALIFICATIONS - MINIMUM/PREFERRED: Business degree, 4-6 years financial experienceHELPFUL BACKGROUND: Legal corporate experience or investment banking, CPA; BS economics; MBA with emphasis in health care; lower level corporate positions with hospitals; director of corporate planningEDUCATIONAssistant to the Dean (Public University)FUNCTIONS: Grievance officer; faculty advocate in grievance proceedings; administrative managementSKILLS: Negotiation/mediation, fact analysis, teamwork, counseling, persuasionQUALIFICATIONS - MINIMUM/PREFERRED: Master’s degree (or JD); administrative experience, oral & written communication skills/ Political savvy, knowledge of university grievance proceduresHELPFUL BACKGROUND: Doctoral courseworkDirector, Professional Development Centers & Institutes (Graduate Business School)FUNCTIONS: Provide leadership for non-degree professional programs; develops programs, courses and outreach activities; fundraisingSKILLS: Negotiation/mediation; ability to distinguish fact patterns; issues identification; fact analysis, fundraising, leadership & managementQUALIFICATIONS - MINIMUM/PREFERRED: Advanced degree; understanding of life-long learning process, experience in various organizational settingsHELPFUL BACKGROUND: Leadership and managementProgram Attorney (Continuing Legal Education Provider)FUNCTIONS: Plan, market, budget, present CLE seminarsSKILLS: Persuasion, issues identification, presentation skills, general legal knowledgeQUALIFICATIONS - MINIMUM/PREFERRED: Some adult education experienceHELPFUL BACKGROUND: JDPracticum Coordinator (Law School)FUNCTIONS: Schedule and coordinate student placements; student counseling; document management; interface with facultySKILLS: Work independently; fact analysis; issues identification; ability to distinguish fact patterns; personal skills, leadership & managementQUALIFICATIONS - MINIMUM/PREFERRED: Computer proficiency; complex project management experience; communication & problem solving skills / knowledge of legal process & court procedures or JDHELPFUL BACKGROUND: Administrative assistant experience; student manager of a law school clinicFINANCIAL SERVICESVP Financial Planning (Large Bank)FUNCTIONS: Estate and financial planning in trusts & estates departmentSKILLS: Issue identification, fact analysis, and presentation skills, work independently, interpret contracts, rules and regulations, leadership & managementQUALIFICATIONS - MINIMUM/PREFERRED: JD, financial planning experienceHELPFUL BACKGROUND: solo practice, judicial law clerking, LLM in tax, NASD registered representativeVP Financial Planning Officer (Trust Company)FUNCTIONS: Financial planning, client presentations, create financial products, insurance underwriting and compliance, general legal knowledgeSKILLS: Issues identification, writing ability, fact analysis, work independently, general legal knowledge, leadership & managementQUALIFICATIONS - MINIMUM/PREFERRED: Insurance experience / JD or CPAHELPFUL BACKGROUND: Life insurance underwriter, marketing department of an insurance companySenior Vice President, Indirect Products (Large Bank)FUNCTIONS: Sales management, product development, marketingSKILLS: Negotiation/mediation, awareness of risks, liability, persuasion, presentation skills, leadership & managementQUALIFICATIONS - MINIMUM/PREFERRED: MBA or finance, or management experience / JDHELPFUL BACKGROUND: Commercial loan group manager, indirect products managerPartner (CPA Firm)FUNCTIONS: Personnel/firm management, tax planning, business developmentSKILLS: Ability to distinguish fact patterns, awareness of risk, liability, fact analysis, general legal knowledge, teamwork, leadership & managementQUALIFICATIONS - MINIMUM/PREFERRED: CPA, accounting degree / MS Tax or JDHELPFUL BACKGROUND: Accounting degree, solo law practice, CPAClaim Representative (Small Insurance Company)FUNCTIONS: Case management of malpractice claims, hire defense counsel, negotiate settlements, and draft legal documentsSKILLS: General legal knowledge, negotiation/mediation, issues identification, writing ability, fact analysisQUALIFICATIONS - MINIMUM/PREFERRED: JD or solid grasp of legal principles and proceedingsHELPFUL BACKGROUND: Personal injury paralegal, private practice in a small firmClient Service Representative (Trust Corporation)FUNCTIONS: Administrative review, pension planningSKILLS: Interpret contracts, rules and regulations; general legal knowledge, familiarity with legal terms, teamwork, work independentlyQUALIFICATIONS - MINIMUM/PREFERRED: JDHELPFUL BACKGROUND: Solo practice, instructor in a community college paralegal program, MBA with emphasis in employee benefitsSR. VP, Insurance Services (Small Corporation)FUNCTIONS: Management, legal advising, government regulations, regulatory complianceSKILLS: Interpret contracts, rules and regulations, negotiation/mediation; presentation skills; writing ability; issue identificationQUALIFICATIONS - MINIMUM/PREFERRED: Insurance & business law classes, BA / JD, CPCU-CLU designation, experience w/insurance products & regsHELPFUL BACKGROUND: Private practice; state department of insurance, real estate practiceVP Loan Review (Regional Bank Holding Company)FUNCTIONS: Supervise staff, monitor loan portfolios, credit administrationSKILLS: Awareness of risk/liability; issue identification; ability to distinguish fact patterns, writing ability, fact analysis, leadership & managementQUALIFICATIONS - MINIMUM/PREFERRED: BA in business or accounting; credit experience / computer proficiencyHELPFUL BACKGROUND: MBA, commercial lending training with a bank or financial institution, credit officer, workout specialistFUND DEVELOPMENTMajor Gifts Officer (Non-profit social service)FUNCTIONS: Fundraising, advisor to investment committeeSKILLS: Negotiation/mediation, presentation skills, writing ability, persuasive skills, counseling, leadership & managementQUALIFICATIONS - MINIMUM/PREFERRED: Sales experience; commitment to the mission of the non-profit / Estate planning and tax experienceHELPFUL BACKGROUND: Private practice, securities license, stockbrokerSenior Gift Planner (Foundation)FUNCTIONS: Donor gift planning, endowment buildingSKILLS: Presentation skills, fact analysis, counseling, working independently; awareness of risk and liabilitiesQUALIFICATIONS - MINIMUM/PREFERRED: Commitment to the mission of the supported agencies; BA in business, finance / JDHELPFUL BACKGROUND: Non-profit volunteer experience (including fundraising), tax associate/supervisor at a CPA firm; private practiceDirector of Alumni Giving and Development (University)FUNCTIONS: Planning and coordinating alumni/ae activities, fundraising, developing planned giving campaignsSKILLS: Writing ability, persuasive skills, presentation skills, working independently, teamwork. Leadership & managementQUALIFICATIONS - MINIMUM/PREFERRED: BA / MA or JDHELPFUL BACKGROUND: Judicial law clerk, health care contract analyst, graduate work in public administrationDirector of Gift Planning (University)FUNCTIONS: Marketing, counseling and advising, administering planning giving programSKILLS: General legal knowledge, interpreting rules, contracts and regulations, excellent interpersonal skillsQUALIFICATIONS - MINIMUM/PREFERRED: Law degree, estate or financial planning experienceHELPFUL BACKGROUND: Earned PhD, private practiceGOVERNMENTDirector of Labor Relations (City)FUNCTIONS: Establish strategy and negotiate agreements, representative in grievance arbitration proceedingsSKILLS: Negotiation/mediation; interpret contracts, rules & regulations; risk awareness & management, presentation skills, persuasive skills; supervisory skillsQUALIFICATIONS - MINIMUM/PREFERRED: Management advocate / labor contract negotiation experienceHELPFUL BACKGROUND: Intermediary for a national labor organization; labor mediator (corporate, state or county)Executive Director (Legislative Commission)FUNCTIONS: Advocacy, research, legislative affairsSKILLS: (none provided)QUALIFICATIONS - MINIMUM/PREFERRED: (none provided)HELPFUL BACKGROUND: Political activity, community organizing, legal services advocacyAdvisor/Writer (Federal Appeals Office)FUNCTIONS: Advise judicial officers and write decisions on outcomes relating to disability appealsSKILLS: Fact analysis; writing ability; working independently, persuasion, general legal knowledge, time management skillsQUALIFICATIONS - MINIMUM/PREFERRED: Paralegal training / JDHELPFUL BACKGROUND: Disability casework while clerking for a Magistrate; disability insurance experienceProgram Consultant (State social services agency)FUNCTIONS: Policy and program development, contract administration/negotiation, trainingSKILLS: Writing; issue identification; interpret contract, rules & regulations; teamwork, presentation skillsQUALIFICATIONS - MINIMUM/PREFERRED: BSW or MSW, communication skills, training experience / JDHELPFUL BACKGROUND: BSW, guardian ad litem training, trial advocacy experienceFinancial Officer (State)FUNCTIONS: Oversee expenditure of and accountability for public fundsSKILLS: Negotiation, mediation, presentation skills, teamwork, issues identification, financial management, leadership & managementQUALIFICATIONS - MINIMUM/PREFERRED: (none stated)HELPFUL BACKGROUND: City attorney, private legal practice, CPAAffirmative Action Director (City government)FUNCTIONS: Management training in EEO law and diversity issues; develop programs to recruit/retain diverse employees; assist dispute resolutionSKILLS: Counseling, persuasion, presentation skills, issue identification, ability to distinguish fact patterns, leadership & managementQUALIFICATIONS - MINIMUM/PREFERRED: Human rights administration; HR experience, industrial relations / employment lawHELPFUL BACKGROUND: EEO offices for state department; BA with business law emphasisDirector, Child Support Enforcement (Division of a state agency)FUNCTIONS: Program and budget management; long-term planning; interface with state, federal and county efforts; supervise a large staffSKILLS: Issues identification; presentation skills, risk awareness and management; work independently; superviseQUALIFICATIONS - MINIMUM/PREFERRED: Ability to formulate public policy; work with diverse constituencies / management experience, legal knowledge (child support enforcement)HELPFUL BACKGROUND: Community organizing; counsel for state legislative committee, children’s advocacy agencyCourt Administrator (State appellate court)FUNCTIONS: Supervision, management, carry out directions and implement policy made by the legislature and Supreme CourtSKILLS: Supervision, interpersonal skills, negotiation/mediation, project managementQUALIFICATIONS - MINIMUM/PREFERRED: BA / JD management experienceHELPFUL BACKGROUND: Legal practice, graduate degree, teaching experienceHR/RECRUITMENTSearch Consultant (Professional recruitment agency)FUNCTIONS: Client and business developmentSKILLS: Negotiation/mediation, working independently, persuasion, counseling, leadership, familiarity with legal terminology and all aspects of law practiceQUALIFICATIONS - MINIMUM/PREFERRED: Paralegal or JD training / Legal practice experienceHELPFUL BACKGROUND: Significant number of years of legal practice; close connections to the local legal communityOwner, President (Legal Placement Agency)FUNCTIONS: Management, financial operations, marketing and sales, strategic planning, supervisionSKILLS: Persuasion, general legal knowledge, counseling, issues identification. Leadership & managementQUALIFICATIONS - MINIMUM/PREFERRED: Entrepreneurial visionHELPFUL BACKGROUND: Law firm or other legal practice; human resources experiencePlacement Director (Legal Staffing Agency)FUNCTIONS: Sales, marketing, recruitmentSKILLS: Negotiation/mediation, presentation, general legal knowledge, counseling, leadership & managementQUALIFICATIONS - MINIMUM/PREFERRED: Genuine enthusiasm for lawyers and law students; entrepreneurial & communication skills, sales & marketing experience / JD, legal experienceHELPFUL BACKGROUND: Owned and operated a small business, law firm experienceCareer Services Director (Law School)FUNCTIONS: Manage career development program for students & alumni; outreach to employers; communication with faculty and staffSKILLS: Ability to multi-task; negotiation/counseling; oral and written communication skills; high level of comfort with technology in the recruitment processQUALIFICATIONS - MINIMUM/PREFERRED: Genuine enthusiasm for law students and lawyers; JD or MS Counseling / law practice, legal staffing or counseling experienceHELPFUL BACKGROUND: Law Practice (public or private); significant counseling experienceRecruitment Manager (Large National Law Firm)FUNCTIONS: Training, marketing, recruitment, create & manage summer associate program; create and manage professional development (skills) training programSKILLS: Vision, teamwork, supervisory experience; budget management; presentation, written and oral communication skills; high level of comfort with the technological side of recruiting, leadership & management from the middleQUALIFICATIONS - MINIMUM/PREFERRED: B.A. / JD with practice experienceHELPFUL BACKGROUND: Legal practice, law school career services; bar association administrationManager, Employee Relations (Large Corporation)FUNCTIONS: Mediation, arbitration, negotiate/resolve discrimination and harassment cases; develop training programsSKILLS: Negotiation/mediation; issue identification; fact analysis; distinguish fact patterns; counseling; management, leadershipQUALIFICATIONS - MINIMUM/PREFERRED: 7+ years leadership experience; excellent judgment, strong interpersonal skills / MAIR, human resources exp.HELPFUL BACKGROUND: MBA; mediation training; other non-legal positions with corporate employersPresident (Management & Career Consulting Firm)FUNCTIONS: Small business management; career counseling; employee training, marketing trainingSKILLS: leadership, management, budgeting, strategic planningQUALIFICATIONS - MINIMUM/PREFERRED: Small business experience, counseling, marketing / JD and legal networkHELPFUL BACKGROUND: Legal practice, solo practice, counseling training, extensive human rights advocacy, extensive professional associate development; deep knowledge of law as a businessLEGISLATION/LOBBYINGGovernment Relations Assistant (Foundations’ Association)FUNCTIONS: Monitor federal legislation; write column and newsletter; organize lobbying and networking activities; advise regarding government and law-related activitiesSKILLS: Understanding of legislative process; writing ability; strong analytical and advocacy skills, leadership & managementQUALIFICATIONS - MINIMUM/PREFERRED: Hill experience (even as an intern) / JD or public policy degree or trainingHELPFUL BACKGROUND: Attorney for a nonprofit; solo practice; agency experienceLobbyist (Lobbying Corporation)FUNCTIONS: Represent corporate clients at state legislatureSKILLS: Teamwork, persuasion; general legal knowledge, presentation skills; issues identificationQUALIFICATIONS - MINIMUM/PREFERRED: BA with legislative experience (even as an intern) / JD or public policy degree or trainingHELPFUL BACKGROUND: Political science major; staff member for elected representativeDirector of Public Affairs (State Bar Association)FUNCTIONS: Develop and administer programs; fundraising; coordinate legislative agendaSKILLS: Work independently; writing ability; issues identification; presentation skills; teamworkQUALIFICATIONS - MINIMUM/PREFERRED: Fundraising background; knowledge of legislative process, experience managing volunteers / JDHELPFUL BACKGROUND: Assistant director of organizational development and training; legal education and mock trial coordinatorNON-PROFIT MANAGEMENTDirector, National training Project (Resource association for child care providers)FUNCTIONS: Advise/educate child care providers on tax preparation and business issuesSKILLS: Presentation, writing, persuasion, counseling, ability to work independently, leadership & managementQUALIFICATIONS - MINIMUM/PREFERRED: Broad knowledge of tax law, writing and speaking skills / JDHELPFUL BACKGROUND: Advocacy experienceExecutive Director (Conservation Agency)FUNCTIONS: Management; administration; fundraisingSKILLS: Negotiation/Mediation; writing ability; issue identification; general legal knowledge; presentation skills, leadership & managementQUALIFICATIONS - MINIMUM/PREFERRED: Land transaction experience; communication skills / fundraising experience; organizational skills; JDHELPFUL BACKGROUND: Title insurance experience; private law practiceVP Community Relations (Philanthropic Organization)FUNCTIONS: Work w/ corps, churches, and politicians to establish public/private partnerships; leverage investments; create strategies to improve quality of lifeSKILLS: Critical/conceptual thinking; issues identification; presentation; teamwork, persuasion, leadership & managementQUALIFICATIONS - MINIMUM/PREFERRED: none listedHELPFUL BACKGROUND: Program management; resource allocation; graduate degree in public administration (community economic development)President (State Association of Non-Profits)FUNCTIONS: Government relationsSKILLS: negotiation/mediation, writing ability; issue identification; fact analysis; leadership and managementQUALIFICATIONS - MINIMUM/PREFERRED: Social service management experience / government relations experienceHELPFUL BACKGROUND: Graduate degree; public administration (finance); JD; state senate staffProject Director (National Charitable Organization)FUNCTIONS: Liaison between health care and social service providersSKILLS: Negotiation/mediation; presentation skills; fact analysis; leadership and managementQUALIFICATIONS - MINIMUM/PREFERRED: none listedHELPFUL BACKGROUND: Master’s in Public Policy; foundation fellowship; non-profit board service; private practice – estate planningDirector, Special Funds (Professional attorney association)FUNCTIONS: Implement and staff policy oriented projects; administrative support for task forces and committeesSKILLS: Presentation; issues identification; teamwork; persuasionQUALIFICATIONS - MINIMUM/PREFERRED: JDHELPFUL BACKGROUND: Legal practice, staff support for Supreme Court task force; lobbyist for social services agencyADDITIONAL JOB TITLESAcademic administrationAccounting firm: litigation supportAlumni relationsBar association managementBoard of Education (staff)City managerCLE administratorConsultant on dependent careContract administrationCourt TV writer, producer staffEnvironmental consultantFinancial plannerHealth care administrationJury selection consultantLaw librarianLegal publishing (Thomson West; Lexis, others)Risk management (insurance)Strategic Policy AnalystThanks to Joyce Laher (then Director of Career Services at Hamline Law School; now retired) and Gina Sauer (then Assistant Dean for Career Services at William Mitchell College of Law; now Director of Recruiting and Professional Development at Oppenheimer Wolff & Donnelly in Minneapolis.)Pass the Baton, llcSusan Gainen / 1390 Carling Drive #207, St. Paul, MN 55108 / 651-917-0219 / [email protected]© Susan Gainen 2014