HR Legal Search - Texas Legal Recruiter http://www.hrlegalsearch.com Fri, 20 Jan 2012 21:43:59 +0000 en hourly 1 Kathy on Corporate Counsel Women of Color Blog Talk http://www.hrlegalsearch.com/2012/01/kathy-on-corporate-counsel-women-of-color-blog-talk/ http://www.hrlegalsearch.com/2012/01/kathy-on-corporate-counsel-women-of-color-blog-talk/#comments Fri, 20 Jan 2012 21:43:59 +0000 HRLS http://www.hrlegalsearch.com/?p=428 Kathy Richardson was interviewed on the Corporate Counsel Women of Color’s Blog Talk of January 20, 2012.  The topic discussed with CCWC’s Director, Laurie Robinson, was job search tips for law students.  Having served as the head of Career Services at The University of Texas School of Law, Kathy was able to give insightful advice to law students seeking to advance their careers.

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/ccwomenofcolor/2012/01/20/ccwc-blog-talk–for-law-students

 

]]> http://www.hrlegalsearch.com/2012/01/kathy-on-corporate-counsel-women-of-color-blog-talk/feed/ 0 HRLS/Dress for Success Holiday Donations Drive 2011 http://www.hrlegalsearch.com/2011/11/hrlsdress-for-success-holiday-donations-drive-2011/ http://www.hrlegalsearch.com/2011/11/hrlsdress-for-success-holiday-donations-drive-2011/#comments Fri, 18 Nov 2011 16:50:47 +0000 HRLS http://www.hrlegalsearch.com/?p=411 HR Legal Search is proud to be partnering with Dress for Success Austin for an in-kind holiday donation drive.  Dress for Success has assembled a special holiday wish list for us this year.  In addition to the usual new or gently used women’s professional attire and accessories needed, the list below includes items that you may have around your home or office or come across during your holiday shopping sprees, so please keep Dress for Success in mind as we share our blessings and gratitude this season.  HR Legal Search is happy to collect your donations at our offices, coordinate downtown office pick-ups if possible, or connect you with the organization for larger items, so please contact us if you would like to participate.

Dress for Success is a non-profit organization whose charitable mission is to promote the economic independence of disadvantaged women by providing professional attire, a network of support and the career development tools to help women thrive in work and in life.  We feel a strong bond with such a mission and its success positively affects all of us in the Austin community.  Thank you in advance for your generosity!

 

Dress for Success 2011 Christmas Wish List for HR Legal Search Donations Drive:

  • New Shampoo and Conditioner in family sizes
  • New Mascara
  • New Lipsticks
  • New Deodorant
  • New Bras…..Sizes: 34B, 34C, 36B, 36C, 36D, 38C, 38D, 38DD, 40C, 40D, 40DD, 42D, 42DD, 44DD
  • $25 Gift Card to Ross
  • Black Purses/Handbags
  • HEB Gift Cards: $25 and $50
  • Gas Cards:  $25
  • Cap Metro Bus Pass: $30 for monthly pass (available at www.capmetro.org)
  • Ikea Gift Cards:  $50 and $100 (to be used for clothing storage)
  • Container Store Gift Cards:  $50 and $100 (shoe and clothing storage)
  • Facial Moisturizer
  • Hand Lotion
  • Nail Grooming Kits
  • 3 Laptop Computers for Career Center
  • Loveseat for waiting area (old one is stained)
  • Supportive Office Chair
  • Container Store Earring Display/Holder
  • Full Length Mirrors
  • Apartment Size Refrigerator
  • K Cup Single Cup Coffee Maker (or similar style)
  • Bulletin Boards:  5×3 or 4×3 or similar size
  • Vacuum Cleaner
  • Large Area Rugs to cover large bolts in the floor
  • Digital Photo Frame: to display client before/after photos
  • Black 16×20 Photo Frames: to display client success stories
  • Phone System w/5 handsets
  • Phone Headsets
  • Professional Maternity Top & Pants
  • Target Gift Cards: $25, $50 and $75
General needs listed on the Dress for Success website:
Dress for Success currently has an urgent need for:
•  full size shampoo and conditioner
•  black purses
•  plus size suits
•  professional blouses (suitable under suit jackets) in sizes 18 and up
•  like-new black shoes in all sizes (especially wide widths)
•  new bras all (especially larger) sizes
•  new cosmetics: neutral color lipsticks, blush and eye shadow; black
mascara and eyeliner; hair conditioner

Always Accepted
New or Like-New:
•  Skirt suits and pants suits
•  Separates that can be used to form suits (pants, skirts, jackets)
•  Blouses and shells that can be worn under suit jackets
•  Dress shoes (flats, pumps and heels)
•  Professional leather handbags (especially black and brown)
•  Interview-appropriate jewelry
•  Scarves
New and Unopened:
•  Undergarments
•  Hosiery
•  Cosmetics
•  Toiletries

Not Accepted
•  Sweaters, coats and winter suits and separates
•  Khakis and capris
•  Anything denim
•  Printed dresses and skirts
•  Sleeveless dresses (unless accompanied with a matching suit jacket)
•  Stained, soiled or heavily wrinkled items, or items in need of mending
•  Scuffed or damaged shoes
•  Outdated styles (jackets and blouses with bulky shoulder pads, for example)
•  Casual wear
•  Formal wear

www.dressforsuccess.org
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A copy of the survey issue can be found here: viewer.zmags.com/publication/54f22b66.

]]> http://www.hrlegalsearch.com/2011/10/hrls-voted-1-legal-staffing-and-recruiting-firm/feed/ 0 Center for Women in Law – Screening of Miss Representation http://www.hrlegalsearch.com/2011/10/center-for-women-in-law-screening-of-miss-representation/ http://www.hrlegalsearch.com/2011/10/center-for-women-in-law-screening-of-miss-representation/#comments Mon, 17 Oct 2011 19:18:46 +0000 HRLS http://www.hrlegalsearch.com/?p=393 We will be attending a screening of the award-winning documentary, MISS REPRESENTATION, at The University of Texas on October 19, 2011.  The event is sponsored in part by the Center for Women in Law at UT Law School.  For more information see:

http://www.utexas.edu/law/centers/cwil/lookforlinda/private-screening-of-the-award-winning-documentary-miss-representation/

 

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]]> http://www.hrlegalsearch.com/2011/09/minority-corporate-counsel-association-conference-and-gala/feed/ 0 TMCP Wrap-Up http://www.hrlegalsearch.com/2011/09/tmcp-wrap-up/ http://www.hrlegalsearch.com/2011/09/tmcp-wrap-up/#comments Tue, 20 Sep 2011 15:39:34 +0000 HRLS http://www.hrlegalsearch.com/?p=356 The 19th Annual Texas Minority Counsel Program is now in our rearview window and we enjoyed ourselves thoroughly. Kathy and Joelle congratulate the State Bar of Texas Office of Minority Affairs and the rest of the TMCP Steering Committee on a job well done!  The business and social networking was a pleasure and fosters relationships that play out over months and years.  Austin enjoyed hosting this year and we look forward to the 20th Annual TMCP in Houston October 3-5, 2012.

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The mission of the TMCP is to expand and increase the opportunities for minority and women attorneys to provide legal services for corporate and government clients, and to encourage corporations and government agencies seeking outside counsel to hire and retain minority and women lawyers.

]]> http://www.hrlegalsearch.com/2011/09/tmcp-wrap-up/feed/ 0 Association of Law Firm Diversity Professionals Sponsorship http://www.hrlegalsearch.com/2011/09/association-of-law-firm-diversity-professionals-sponsorship/ http://www.hrlegalsearch.com/2011/09/association-of-law-firm-diversity-professionals-sponsorship/#comments Tue, 20 Sep 2011 15:01:41 +0000 HRLS http://www.hrlegalsearch.com/?p=354 HR Legal Search is proud to be a sponsor of the Association of Law Firm Diversity Professionals’ Fall Conference this year.  The 2011 ALFDP Fall Conference: Diversity & Inclusion 5G is scheduled for September 27, 2011 at the New York office of White & Case.  Kathy will be in attendance and looks forward to visiting with conference-goers as well as others while she is in New York.

]]> http://www.hrlegalsearch.com/2011/09/association-of-law-firm-diversity-professionals-sponsorship/feed/ 0 UT Law Career Panel http://www.hrlegalsearch.com/2011/09/ut-law-career-panel/ http://www.hrlegalsearch.com/2011/09/ut-law-career-panel/#comments Tue, 20 Sep 2011 14:53:45 +0000 HRLS http://www.hrlegalsearch.com/?p=350 Kathy is looking forward to speaking at The University of Texas School of Law on September 22, 2011 at 11:30 a.m. on a career panel organized by Beyond the Bar.  Beyond the Bar is a UT Law student organization that focuses on promoting nontraditional legal careers and strengthening the network of alumni in nontraditional careers.  Kathy’s 20+ year history of career counseling experience.  That background plus her legal education and HR Legal Search business lends itself well to counseling law students on the myriad of career options they face in life after law school.

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The mission of the TMCP is to increase opportunities for minority and women attorneys who provide legal services to corporate and government clients, and to expose those organizations to the legal talent found in the minority and woman community.  It’s a terrific event and we look forward to seeing you at the reception as well as the conference itself.

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