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“Don’t Be A Jerk.” – This is sage advice that Katherine Flett received while taking a class in law school called “Lawyering”. It’s proven to be practical wisdom that has come in handy for Katherine, who is a Principal and Attorney at Danna McKitrick, P.C.
In episode 29, Cynthia and Katherine discuss various topics including their introduction, Katherine’s expertise in business law and litigation, her journey to becoming a litigator, the concept of being a full-service law firm, the importance of character and dealing with adversity in sports and professional life, the challenges of balancing work as an attorney with being a mother of two children, overcoming impostor syndrome, tips for effective networking such as finding the right group and not focusing on selling but building genuine relationships.
Katherine, an attorney at Danna McKitrick, discusses the importance of networking and building relationships in her profession. She emphasizes the need for intentionality and continuous effort in networking, even during busy periods. Katherine also shares tips for effective networking, such as being genuine, avoiding immediately selling a service or product, and focusing on building relationships rather than solely discussing personal matters. She highlights the significance of social capital and how it can benefit one’s career in the long run. Additionally, Katherine reflects on her experiences as a litigator and offers advice to fellow attorneys about not being a jerk and maintaining professionalism in court. Finally, she expresses her passion for helping people and small businesses navigate legal issues proactively to avoid potential problems down the line.
Show summary:
→ Networking is important for professionals
→ Be intentional about networking efforts
→ Building relationships is crucial for success
→ Social capital plays a significant role in career advancement
→ Avoid immediate sales pitches when networking
→ Maintain professionalism as an attorney during litigation
If you would you like to explore working with these ladies please contact them:
Guest: Katherine Flett – Principal & Attorney, Danna McKitrick, P.C.
https://www.dannamckitrick.com/katherine-m-flett
https://www.linkedin.com/in/katherine-flett-5bb91458/
Host: Cynthia Kirkpatrick – Senior Financial Advisor, Moneta
https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthia-kirkpatrick-cpa-cfp/
1: Introduction to the She Lift Project Podcast 00:02
Cynthia Kirkpatrick introduces the podcast and its purpose of helping women succeed in the workplace.
2: Introduction to Cynthia Kirkpatrick 00:14
Cynthia introduces herself as a CPA, CFP, and senior financial advisor at Manetta Group.
3: Interview with Katherine Flett 00:30
Cynthia introduces Katherine Flett, principal attorney at Danna McKittrick.
4: Katherine’s Legal Career 02:03
Katherine discusses her experience as a litigator and how she got into the field.
5: Katherine’s Approach to Work 03:01
Katherine explains that her approach to work came naturally to her.
6: Full-Service Law Firm 03:58
Katherine describes her law firm as a full-service firm that acts as both in-house counsel and out-of-house counsel.
7: Katherine’s Early Career 06:03
Katherine talks about starting her career right out of law school and her first job interview.
8: Overcoming Challenges 09:18
Katherine shares how she dealt with challenges and the importance of perseverance.
9: Finding Passion in Law 14:04
Cynthia and Katherine discuss Katherine’s passion for law and her love for writing and learning.
10: Balancing Personal and Professional Life 26:08
Katherine shares her tips for balancing her role as a mom of two with her professional responsibilities.
11: Networking and Building a Client Base 50:48
Katherine discusses the importance of networking and building relationships to grow her client base.
12: Developing Trial Skills 57:17
Katherine talks about honing her trial skills and the importance of preparation and learning from experienced attorneys.
13: Overcoming Fears and Building Confidence 1:03:08
Katherine shares her experiences of overcoming fears and building confidence in her legal career.
14: Embracing Growth and Learning Opportunities 1:10:38
Katherine emphasizes the importance of continuous learning and seeking opportunities for growth.
15: Summary and Conclusion 1:21:56
Cynthia wraps up the interview and concludes the podcast episode.
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It’s not about me selling and, you know, me making money. It’s about you being satisfied and happy with what you want and what you need. And I’ve always had that kind of philosophy, and my dad had that, too. And people recognize you’re not in it for yourself, you’re in it for them. And you’re sincere, and it really goes a long way.
Leadership is not about the leader. And I equate this back to basketball. When you have coach or coaches, they can’t go out on the court and shoot the ball and dribble the ball and pass the ball. But coaches have to be really good at getting work done through others. And so from a leadership perspective, that’s how I see it. As a leader, I have to be really good at getting work done through others.
“Gallup just got done with their survey for 2022. They found 25% better profitability in companies that have great employee cultures. Because when you have happy employees, happy employees make your customers happy. Happy employees want to invite other people to come work at their company. Happy employees want to share their ideas to make the company better. All of a sudden, you’ve created this culture where people want to contribute, and that’s the reason we do what we do.”
“I think that what I’m able to do in the program is to create the brave space that women need to be vulnerable, to do the internal work that has to happen, to have great and deep, thoughtful, reflective conversations, to bring in a lot of other great women. But at the end of it, that she’s breaking out of that chrysalis and she’s got her wings.”
As lawyers, we’re expected to have all the answers and be right 1000% of the time…Actually, we are humans. We are going to make mistakes. It’s actually a beautiful opportunity, when we make a mistake, to show up for our clients in the right way, own those mistakes, and then fix them on our dime. It’s really that simple. You actually deepen a relationship.
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