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Attorney By Attorney Career Profiles of the Profession Who? Lori S. Gordon Loss Prevention Counsel lsgordon@alas.com What? Primary Practice Area & Subspecialty Fields: Corporate and securities law; legal malpractice and legal ethics. When? In Practice Area: Since 1983; 2002 In the Legal Profession: Since 1983. Where? Employer: ALAS, Inc www.alas.com Size/Sector: Private City/State: Chicago, IL Law School: J.D., Northwestern University School of Law Other Post-Graduate Education: M.B.A., J.L. Kellogg Graduate School of Management Undergraduate School/Degree: A.B., Brown University, magna cum laude Why? Pluses/Challenges of Practice Area: Important challenges for the profession and ability to counsel attorneys. Core Skills/Key Knowledge Needed in Your Practice Area: Judgment and business analytical skills, legal knowledge, organization and communication skills. Initiative and creativity. Advice to Lawyers and Law Students Interested in Your Practice Area: Become knowledgeable in your chosen area and be creative about how you apply your skills. How? Career Path to Current Position: I practiced for thirteen years in law firms and then spent three years in business development and as general counsel of a small company. Influences and Mentors: Numerous partners at Schiff Hardin LLP and at Latham & Watkins were instrumental in helping me develop my skills as a lawyer. In addition, Kathy Morris of the ABA Career Resource Center has been an important influence on my professional life. Job Search Techniques Used in Finding Your Position(s): Networking. Bar Affiliations and Activities: Member, American Bar Association. Recent Professional Publications: Rest Assured: The Sabbatical Solution for Lawyers (American Bar Association: 2002) Recent Professional Presentations: Lawyer Sabbaticals: Career Suicide or Competitive Solution? You Be the Judge. ABA Annual Meeting, Washington, DC, August 9, 2002. Memorable Career Moment: Closing the $6 billion debt offering in connection with the acquisition of RJR Nabisco by Kohlberg, Kravis, Roberts & Co. Intriguing Interests: Designing and fabricating gold and silver jewelry and doing photography.