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London, England, Gb

London, England, Gb

● Manage CLE accreditation of over 400 DLA Piper attorney trainings each year● Serve as the primary point of contact for client CLE programming● Analyze, interpret, apply, and monitor the CLE rules, regulations, and guidelines of individual state jurisdictions where firm lawyers practice● Stay abreast of CLE compliance requirements and attorney deadlines in AZ, CA, CT, DE, FL, GA, IL, MN, NC, NJ, NY, PA, TX, VA, and WA; Advise internal Partners and Associates accordingly● Consult firm lawyers, Marketing, and program sponsors regarding CLE accreditation● Advise on CLE eligibility and make final assessments of the CLE creditworthiness for proposed programs● Maintain CLE course catalogs and resources for clients and internal lawyers● Train, integrate, and supervise CLE Coordinator to ensure attorneys’ CLE data is recorded and maintained accurately● Collaborate with the Director of Talent Development to qualify large-scale training academies and conservatories for CLE credit● Submit, monitor, and review approved and denied CLE course applications in all states; Issue CPE credit as needed● Obtain CLE accreditation in accordance with the rules and procedures of jurisdictions where the firm is not CLE accredited● Prepare and submit compliance reports and renewal applications to maintain the firm’s CLE provider status● Attend various external consortium meetings to monitor current trends and best practices in legal talent and professional development● Travel for firm programs, conferences, and events as needed● Maintain relationships with outside vendors (Micron CE Manager and Beacon360)

Chicago, Illinois, Us

● Facilitate Vedder Price University educational attorney training programs and to ensure the delivery of high-quality continuing legal education programming● Support and implement innovative programs to on-board, train, mentor, develop, engage, and retain the Firm’s attorneys● Stay abreast of CLE rules, regulations and compliance requirements and maintain responsibility for overseeing attorney CLE deadlines, including a working knowledge of CLE publication and teaching credit requirements, in CA, IL, NJ, NY, TX, VA, and England/Wales● Review materials for CLE-eligible programs with an in-depth understanding of CLE requirements● Work with and oversee the CLE Assistant to ensure that attorneys’ CLE credits and license information are updated and maintained utilizing CE Manager database● Oversee CLE Assistant’s program logistics coordination including program materials, conference room facilities, catering, and technology to ensure success of training programs● Oversee CLE Assistant and act as backup for program coordination including recording attendance, sending course evaluations, and liaising with all offices and support departments regarding training program arrangements and materials● Work collaboratively with the Manager of Professional Development in updating PD/Training/CLE Annual Calendar and to coordinate/implement large-scale training programs that promote attorney development● Build rapport with attorneys and serve as a professional development resource● Manage LMS/video course catalog and resources● Create and distribute program invitations, communications, and reminders● Track and provide reports on Practice Group training metrics● Maintain annual budget for CLE initiatives and training and manage monthly reporting and variance analysis● Attend various external Professional Development consortium meetings to monitor current trends and best practices in legal talent and professional development

Chicago, Illinois, Us

● Assist with CLE accreditation of Sidley's programs and lawyers' compliance with relevant state requirements. ● Review and accredit large, multi-session CLE trainings and conferences. ● File applications with the IL MCLE board for Illinois Basic Skills and the Illinois Annual Report to maintain Accredited CLE Provider status. ● Submit CLE training programs to the IL MCLE board (PCAM) on a daily basis and report attendance at the end of each month.● Provide support with LMS tools (LearnLive, PLI)● Work with the Career Development Ops Manager on the In-House Opportunities Initiative. ● Assist in first and second round interviews, providing feedback on candidates for open positions.● Maintain records, reports, and files to ensure Sidley remains in good standing with CLE regulators in all jurisdictions. ● Work closely with the CLE Manager and with other Lawyer Training & Professional Development team members in all offices to ensure that Firm-produced programs meet applicable CLE requirements in order to obtain the maximum available credit for all formats: live in-person, webcast, teleconference, videoconference, etc. ● Support lawyer training and professional development initiatives.● Provide initial review of course materials and other program documentation submitted for internal CLE accreditation; answer lawyer inquiries● Support and maintain CLE program files and update related calendars and spreadsheets● Prepare and process attendance forms and issue CLE certificates for internal and client CLE programs● Enter data from external CLE certificates into Sidley's CLE tracking system (Micron CE Manager)● Complete and submit individual program applications for CLE credit to state regulators in relevant jurisdictions● Coordinate submission of CLE programs to relevant CLE Boards for approval.

● Report directly to the President to provide project support in a one-on-one working relationship● Exercise strong written and verbal communication, administrative and organizational skills● Answer and direct incoming phone calls● Manage and administer all applicant exams and serve as the point of contact for the Testing Center● Create and maintain spreadsheets to develop reports and lists● Track applicant progress, updating records and files● Manage and distribute pre-work, study materials and evaluation surveys● Create or edit materials such as the college catalog, open house handouts, etc. using Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop and InDesign).

South Barrington, Il, Us

● Train, equip and lead volunteers to serve● Support and assist the management in all phases of operations and ministry● Write and develop SOPs for training manuals that support ministry standards● Facilitate new business development plans, including sales strategies and identifying areas for improvement● Work with internal resources and external vendors● Take inventory and order supplies● Visual communication and marketing/advertising design using using Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop and InDesign).