PINSTRIPE NEWS AND EVENTS

February 14, 2012 (US)
"How to Inspire Lawyers to Market"

On February 14 at 10am/1pm, Debra Forman will be a featured speaker at this live one-hour web seminar that directly answers a key issue on every law firm's agenda: "How do we get our lawyers to generate new business for the firm?"

December 8, 2011 (Washington DC)
"Beyond Facebook: Using Social Media Effectively to Network"
2011 Professional Development Institute (NALP/ALI-ABA)

Debra Forman facilitated an interactive session that demystified and underscored the values of using social media for business development and client service purposes.

November 3, 2011 (New York City)
The CIO Forum (Harvard Club), Richmond Events

Debra Forman provided one-on-one leadership coaching to senior IT leaders at this exclusive one day forum.

October 5, 2011 (New York)
Essential Partner Skills for the New Economy
2011 Lawyer Development Institute (NALP/ALI-ABA)

As a panel member in the program, "Building a Framework for Partner Development: Three Pillars of Success," Debra Forman spoke on innovative client development skills that can be applied in law firms in the new economy.

September 19, 2011 (Toronto)
"Career Coaching Gives Associates Leg Up on Partnership Track"
Lexpert's Law Student and Associate Recruitment Guide

Debra Forman was interviewed in this discussion on the value to firms and associates in providing individual career coaching to firm associates.

September 1, 2011 (US)
"How to Nurture, Develop, Maintain and Sustain Your Lateral Hires"
Law Firm Partnership & Benefits Report

Debra Forman is a member of the Board of Editors for Law Firm Partnership & Benefits Report. This is her most current article in the monthly newsletter.

August 23-27, 2011 (Amsterdam)
AIJA 49th Annual Congress

Debra Forman, AIJA's resident coach, provided one-on-one coaching to attendees, participated in a program on beauty parades and facilitated a half-day workshop on the strategic management of legal practices at AIJA's annual congress.

Spring 2011 (US)
"Spring Clean Your Career"
creativeliving

Debra Forman is featured in this article on how to use social media and networking to effectively manage your career.

April 7, 2011 (Washington, DC)
"As Good as it Gets --- Beauty Parades for Law Firms"
American Bar Association, Section of International Law

Debra Forman was the moderator of a mock "beauty parade" workshop, providing feedback and tips to an international panel of practitioners and in-house counsel following their presentations.

March 1, 2011 (US)
"Social Networking Initiaitves: How LinkedIn Can Net Women Lawyers More Work"
Law Firm Partnership & Benefits Report

Debra Forman is a member of the Board of Editors for Law Firm Partnership and Benefits Report. This is her most current article in the monthly newsletter.

February 22, 2011 (US)
"4 Tips to Create a Standout LinkedIn Profile"
PMI (Project Management Institute)

Debra Forman is featured in this article on leveraging LinkedIn profiles to effectively transition to new positions.

January 2011 (US)
"5 Smart Tactics for LinkedIn Self-Promotion"
IT Insider

October 18, 2010 (Burlington ON)
Women's Breakfast Series
DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University

Debra Forman discussed how to increase efficiencies and control leadership effectiveness at the sold out second program in the newly launched executive women's breakfast series held at DeGroote.

September 1, 2010 (US)
"'There's No Longer a Fit': Transitioning Partners Out of Law Firms with Dignity and Professionalism"
Law Firm Partnership & Benefits Report

Debra Forman is a member of the Board of Editors for Law Firm Partnership and Benefits Report. This is her most current article in the monthly newsletter.

August/September 2010 (Chicago)
A Special [5 Part] Series on the LinkedIn Success Story -
The Jobs Tool for the 2010's
Axcess News

Debra Forman was one of three panel experts exploring the LinkedIn success story in a five-part series.

August 31, 2010 (US)
Tools of the Trade: Using LinkedIn to Prospect
RegisteredRep.: The Next Move

Debra Forman provides expert tips on using LinkedIn effectively.

August 24-29, 2010 (Charleston SC)
AIJA 48th Annual Congress
International Association of Young Lawyers

Debra Forman, AIJA's resident coach, provided one-on-one coaching sessions to attendees and facilitated a half-day program on enhancing leadership skills at AIJA's annual conference.

August 2/9, 2010 (US)
Guide to Using Social Media in Business
Supplement to FCNews

July 16, 2010 (New York City)
Professional Development Consortium (PDC)

Debra Forman facilitated a workshop for international law firm directors of professional development on enhancing lawyers' leadership skills.

June 23, 2010 (Pennsylvania)
When Do Exaggerations and Misstatements Cross the Line?: Knowledge@Wharton, Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania

June 9, 2010 (Niagara-on-the-Lake)
Canadian Healthcare Licensing Association (CHLA)
Summer Meeting June 9-11, 2010

Debra Forman was the dinner speaker at CHLA's Summer Meeting's opening dinner and spoke on maximizing opportunities and mitigating risks when communicating, particularly within social networking communities.

May 19, 2010 (New York City)
The IT Security Forum (Harvard Club), Richmond Events

Debra Forman of Pinstripe coached senior IT security leaders at this unique one day event.

May 18, 2010 (New York City)
The CIO Forum (Harvard Club), Richmond Events

Debra Forman of Pinstripe coached senior IT leaders at this exclusive one day forum.

April 1, 2010 (US)
"Enhance Associates’ Success by Managing Conditioned Responses"
Law Firm Partnership and Benefits Report

Debra Forman is a member of the Board of Editors for Law Firm Partnership and Benefits Report. This is her most current article in the monthly newsletter.

March 15, 2010 (Ottawa)
"What Kind of LinkedIn Lawyer Are You?", Canadian Bar Association (CBA), National Magazine

Debra Forman of Pinstripe was featured as a “Good Shepherd” in the CBA article on raising visibility and expanding connections on LinkedIn.

March 9, 2010 (Toronto)
CompanyofWomen Breakfast Seminar Series

Debra Forman of Pinstripe spoke on branding and marketing controls as the program’s guest speaker.

March 8, 2010 (Toronto)
Career Development Half Day Program, Department of Justice, Ontario Regional Office

Debra Forman of Pinstripe was the keynote speaker on career development at an in-house learning and development seminar for Justice lawyers.

November 11-14, 2009 (New York City)
AIJA ( Association Internationale des Jeunes Avocats/International Association of Young Lawyers) November 2009 Conference

Debra Forman was the "resident coach" at AIJA's (the ONLY Global Association of Young Lawyers) November conference and will conduct a workshop, "Best Communication and Social Networking Practices for Lawyers: Winning and Keeping Your Internal and External Clients."

September 25, 2009 (Toronto)
Association of Canadian Legal Education Directors (ACLED) 2009 Annual Meeting

Debra Forman was the guest speaker at ACLED's annual meeting and spoke on "Best Practices for Communicating Effectively with Colleagues, Faculty and Others."

September 18, 2009 (Toronto)
Poised for Leadership (Seminar Partners)

Debra Forman of Pinstripe Coaching was a proud sponsor of the Poised for Leadership seminar, which was a collaborative leadership event involving more than seven not-for-profit professional associations, which brought together 180 young professional women.

September 1, 2009 (Ottawa)

Debra Forman was a certified coach facilitator at a school district retreat where she provided guidance and feedback to designated teachers developing their coaching skills.

June 1, 2009 (US)
"Professional Development: Teaching Others to Deliver", Marketing the Law Firm

Debra Forman's current article in Marketing the Law Firm.

April 27-30, 2009 (The Hamptons)
The CIO Forum

Debra Forman of Pinstripe coached CIO delegates at the annual three-day sea-bourne symposium.

April 14, 2009 (Toronto)
Pink Slip Party

Debra Forman of Pinstripe provided career support to professionals in transition.

March 16, 2009 (CAN)
Top Tips for Staying Motivated and Finding a Job After a Layoff, itbusiness.ca

Debra Forman quoted providing career coaching advice to IT professionals.

March 1, 2009 (US)
"Communicating Effectively with Colleagues and Clients", Law Firm Partnership and Benefits Report

Debra Forman is a member of the Board of Editors for Law Firm Partnership and Benefits Report. This is her most current article in the monthly newsletter.

January 1, 2009 (US)
Law Firm Partnership and Benefits Report. Debra Forman of Pinstripe Coaching joins the Board of Editors.

December 15, 2008 (New Jersey)
New Jersey Corporate Counsel Association (NJCCA) Annual Community Outreach Event

Debra Forman of Pinstripe Coaching spoke to members about "How to Keep Your Talent Engaged".

August 17-19, 2008 (Quebec City)
2008 Canadian Corporate Counsel Association (CCCA)
20th Annual Meeting

Debra Forman of Pinstripe Coaching was the Keynote Luncheon Speaker on Monday, August 18, 2008.

April 28, 2008 (http://thecmoclub.blogspot.com)
CMO Influence at the C-level: Executive Coaches Weigh In

Debra Forman of Pinstripe Coaching participated in a discussion on how CMOs can secure a seat at the table.

April 15-18, 2008 (The Hamptons)
The CIO Forum
The Corporate Counsel Forum
The Human Resources Forum
The Logistic & Supply Chain Forum
The Marketing Forum

Debra Forman of Pinstripe Coaching coached C-level delegates at the annual three-day sea-borne symposium.

February 19, 2008 (New York)
Networking Workshop for New York and New Jersey Law Students

Debra Forman of Pinstripe Coaching co-sponsored a networking event "Working a Room from A to Z" that targeted law students attending New York and New Jersey law schools. The event was hosted in the New York offices of Thelen Reid Brown Raysman & Steiner LLP.