Lessons for Success From the Youngest One in the Room
Date: Dec 12, 2026 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location: New Jersey Law Center, New Brunswick
Member Price: $60.00
Non-Member Price: $60.00
Section Price: $40.00
Areas of Law: For All Attorneys, Young Lawyers Division
Earn up to 3.3 credits! (More Information)
Featured Speaker
- Dayna Adelman
- Author, The Youngest One in the Room, New York
Moderator
Presenters
Walking into a courtroom, a partners' meeting or a negotiation table as the least experienced person in the room presents professional challenges. Register today for this essential program to tap into the latest strategies you need to know from one of the state's leading experts, so that you can confidently navigate even the most complex matters that come your way. As an attendee, you will learn strategies for building your professional voice early in your career, and how to use that knowledge to get the best results in the matters you handle. Through remarks by Dayna Adelman, author of "The Youngest One in the Room," you will gain a personal perspective on self-discovery and the unplanned turns that shape a professional journey.
Beyond those initial challenges, our speaker will share insights from navigating the early days of a career and the moments of uncertainty that arise. You will learn how to overcome imposter syndrome, earn credibility and embrace career detours as part of your professional growth. As an attendee, you will leave better able to find your footing and purpose, whether you are a new lawyer, navigating a career transition or mentoring junior colleagues.
Learn the latest strategies for getting the best results in early-career development and professional growth, including:
- How to navigate the challenges of being the least experienced person in professional settings
- Strategies for overcoming imposter syndrome and building confidence early in your legal career
- Ways to establish credibility and a professional voice in a courtroom or a partners' meeting
- How to embrace unplanned opportunities and career detours as part of your professional growth
- Your role in mentoring and supervising junior colleagues through their moments of uncertainty
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