| Consulting services you provide: |
| Public relations and marketing, nationally and regionally with senior consultants in San Francisco, Los Angeles and New York. |
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| How did you come to hold your present position (specifically, what led you to become a legal recruiter, marketing consultant, etc.)? |
| My first position was at a San Francisco agency where I focused on representing professional service firms. I realized that this career was my calling -- it was what I was meant to do, and I quickly moved up the ranks from an account executive to vice president heading the business-to-business division. I was at this agency for five years prior to establishing Blattel Communications 18 years ago. |
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| What is the best thing about working with lawyers? |
| They are very appreciative of our efforts, particularly when they experience the link between public relations results and new business development. |
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| What is the worst thing about working with lawyers? |
| They are very busy and don't respond to our -- often deadline-oriented -- requests. Because of this, we bear as much of the responsibility as possible by providing high levels of support to minimize the attorneys' time. |
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| What has been the most satisfying moment of your career thus far? |
| Being recognized as the top marketing and public relations agency for law firms based on attorney votes. |
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| What are your favorite activities outside the law? |
| I love to garden, hike, take long walks and play with my cats. Most importantly, spend time with my husband. |
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