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In this episode of Tea with PILPG, Prof. Paul Williams explores strategies for making the most of your summer as a law firm associate. He is joined by Washington College of Law students and Senior Research Associates in the Lawyering Peace Program at American University— Alexis Berg, Caitlyn Quinn, and Sydney Robson, who share insights from their experiences working at law firms of various sizes this past summer. Together, they offer practical advice on building professional relationships and maximizing opportunities for growth.

 In this episode of Tea with PILPG, Prof. Paul Williams shares insights on how to excel in legal internships, particularly within the U.S. government and federal agencies. He is joined by Washington College of Law students and Senior Research Associates in the Lawyering Peace Program at American University—Sindi Connell, Molly Armstrong, and Rebecca Shields—who reflect on their experiences as government interns and offer practical advice for aspiring legal professionals.

What does it take to influence US policy? A well-worded op-ed may do the trick. In this podcast, Dr. Paul R. Williams, provides tips for young professionals on content, style and ways to get published. Listen here and start writing!

Many people spend hours in meetings every week, and knowing how to manage those interactions can set you apart as a dynamic young professional. In this podcast, President of PILPG, Dr. Paul R. Williams, provides tips on how to manage a meeting and make an impact, whether you are leading or listening. From the first step in meeting planning to where to sit at the table, follow these tips and start making an impression!

In this episode, recorded in 2016, PILPG President Paul Williams discusses the challenges and opportunities for the Syrian ceasefire negotiations that were were upcoming at the time. Dr. Williams has thirty years of experience negotiating peace agreements and post-conflict constitutions around the world, and PILPG advised the Syrian opposition from 2011 - 2019. 

Dynamic young professionals make themselves stand out by impressing others with their initiative and entrepreneurial spirit. PILPG Co-Founder Paul Williams discusses this “wow” principle—how you can excel and “wow” others at work.

PILPG co-founder and Managing Director Michael Scharf, interim Dean of Case Western Reserve University School of Law, has over a quarter century of experience in transitional justice and war crimes prosecution. He helped write the Statute and Rules of the Yugoslavia Tribunal, trained the judges for the trial of Saddam Hussein, served as Special Assistant to the Prosecutor of the Cambodia Tribunal, and was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize for his work in the field.  He discusses successful strategies and pathways for launching a career in international criminal law in this episode of #TeawithPILPG.

What is a personal brand and why should you have one? Founder and President Dr. Paul R. Williams explains on this episode of Tea with PILPG over a cup of Earl Grey tea. 

Do you have a strategic plan for how to brand your professional image on social media? Do you attach your resume to every email you send? You should! In this podcast, President of PILPG, Paul Williams, provides tips on how to enhance your social media presence to build your professional image online.

In Part 2 of this Tea with PILPG mini-series, Dr. Paul R. Williams, PILPG’s Founder and President, concludes his discussion of tools and tips for developing a professional presence that is 3-5 years ahead of your peer group.

With a little practice, you can develop a professional presence that is 3-5 years ahead of your peer group. Dr. Paul R. Williams, PILPG’s Founder and President, provides practical tips in Part 1 of this Tea with PILPG mini-series.  

In this episode of Tea with PILPG, President Paul Williams explains how thinking of yourself as a start up company can help you visualize your career path and make a plan for success.

In our latest podcast titled “Never Eat Lunch Alone”, President of PILPG, Paul Williams, discusses ways to combat the nerves and reluctance that come with networking and emphasizes the need to start building a network today. Listen to the podcast to find out why you should Never Eat Lunch Alone.  

In this episode PILPG President Paul Williams tells the story of how PILPG began over Turkish tea. We then discuss how to start your own NGO and find your entrepreneurial spirit.