May 12, 2010
Seltzer Fontaine Beckwith is honored to sponsor the Sixth Annual Celebration of the Top Women Lawyers selected by the Los Angeles and San Francisco Daily Journals. (This year the list has been expanded to include transactional attorneys in adddition to litigators.) The honorees will celebrate with their friends and colleagues at a gala event at the Monage Hotel in Beverly Hills. Seltzer Fontaine Beckwith has sponsored this annual event since its inception in 2005.
April 7, 2010
Seltzer Fontaine Beckwith is pleased, once again, to be a sponsor of the Friends of the Los Angeles County Law Library Gala Reception which this year will honor retired California Court of Appeal Justices Charles S. Vogel and Miriam A. Vogel with the Beacon of Justice Award.
March 11, 2010
Valerie Fontaine will be discussing alternative careers for lawyers at the "Learn from the Best" Mentoring Program sponsored by the Los Angeles County Bar Association's Senior Lawyers Division at the LACBA offices.
January 26, 2010
Madeleine Seltzer participated in the USC Law School Spring Alumni Mock Interview Program by conducting mock interviews with current law students and providing constructive feedback.
January-March 2010
Valerie Fontaine and Roberta Kass have co-authored a 13-part series of articles on interviewing strategies for lawyers currently appearing on the Career Center of LawJobs.com.
September 22, 2009
Amber Handman moderated "Hired! Options and Opportunities in the Legal Market", a panel of legal industry hiring experts discussing ways to improve a legal job seeker's chances in a depressed legal market. The event was co-sponsored by Bet Tzedek, the Jewish Federation/EMET, and Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles.
August-September, 2009
Valerie Fontaine and Roberta Kass co-authored an 8-part series of articles on job search strategies for older but wiser job seekers which appeared on the Career Center of LawJobs.com.
July 2009
Madeleine Seltzer and Randy Beckwith conducted one-on-one career counseling sessions with students from Harvard Law School.
May 12, 2009
Seltzer Fontaine Beckwith was pleased to sponsor the Fifth Annual Celebration of the Top Women Litigators selected by the Los Angeles and San Francisco Daily Journals. The honorees were feted by their friends and colleagues at a gala event held at the Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills. Seltzer Fontaine Beckwith has sponsored this annual event since its inception in 2005.
April 29, 2009
Madeleine Seltzer was a featured speaker at "The L.A. Legal Market: How to Find a Job in the Midst of an Economic Downturn", an evening program presented by the Los Angeles County Bar Association Barristers and attended by over 200 lawyers. Seltzer Fontaine Beckwith is one of the event sponsors.
April 23, 2009
Amber Handman and Roberta Kass presented an overview of the California Legal Job Market to students at New York University School of Law.
April 22, 2009
At Yale Law School, Roberta Kass and Amber Handman presented "California Dreaming", an overview of the California Legal Job Market.
April 7, 2009
Seltzer Fontaine Beckwith was pleased to be a sponsor of the Friends of the Los Angeles County Law Library Gala Reception honoring California Chief Justice Ronald M. George with the Beacon of Justice Award.
March 10, 2009
In ”Older but Wiser: Job Search Strategies for Experienced Lawyers”, a program presented by the Senior Lawyers Division of the Los Angeles County Bar Association, Valerie Fontaine and Roberta Kass offered pragmatic advice from finding job openings to drafting an updated resume and effectively handling the interview process to turn your maturity into a job search “plus.”
December 3, 2008
Seltzer Fontaine Beckwith celebrated twenty years in business at a wine tasting party with clients and friends at UGO Wine Bar in Culver City.
September 2008
Madeleine Seltzer was recognized as one of "Lawdragon's 100 Legal Consultants You Need to Know".
September 19, 2008
Valerie Fontaine spoke to students at Hastings College of the Law about "Landing a Hot Job in a Cool Market".
September 12, 2008
Roberta Kass presented an Overview of the California Legal Job Market at Yale Law School.
July 19, 2008
Amber Handman co-chaired the law firm sub-committee and Seltzer Fontaine Beckwith was a sponsor of Bet Tzedek's 11th annual Justice Ball, a night of music, dance and summer fun at The Lot (former Warner Brothers Studios) in West Hollywood. Over 3000 young professionals attended this fundraiser in support of Bet Tzedek--the House of Justice--a public interest law firm based in Los Angeles.
June 8, 2008
In support of the greater Los Angeles Community, Seltzer Fontaine Beckwith sponsored a school beautification project organized by EMET, the Young Legal Division of the Jewish Federation. The project benefited Los Angeles Elementary School where KOREH LA, the Jewish Federation's volunteer literacy initiative, is helping underprivileged children become better readers. Volunteers painted a mural, gardened, and generally spruced up the campus, as well as donated books to the school's library. Amber Handman is a member of the EMET 2008 Steering Committee and both she and Randy Beckwith are regular volunteers with KOREH LA.
May 12, 2008
Seltzer Fontaine Beckwith was pleased to sponsor the Fourth Annual Celebration of the Top 75 Women Litigators selected by the Los Angeles and San Francisco Daily Journals. The honorees were feted by their friends and colleagues at a gala event held at the Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills. Seltzer Fontaine Beckwith has sponsored this annual event since its inception in 2005.
May 8-10, 2008
Madeleine Seltzer led a round-table discussion on time management at the National Association of Legal Search Consultants (NALSC) Annual Conference, “Seaside Symposium: Seminars, Spirits & Sun”, at the Westin Diplomat Resort and Spa, Hollywood, Florida.
April 21, 2008
Amber Handman presented an overview of the California Legal Job Market at Georgetown University Law School.
April 17, 2008
Amber Handman spoke at New York University School of Law about the California Legal Job Market.
March 12, 2008
Roberta Kass was a guest speaker about the California Legal Job Market at Vanderbilt Law School.
January 29, 2008
Valerie Fontaine presented “Is Law for Me?” as part of Career Week programming at Pomona College, part of the five college consortium in Claremont, CA.
September 20, 2007
Roberta Kass and Amber Handman presented an Overview of the California Legal Job Market at Yale Law School.
September 19, 2007
Amber Handman met with students and spoke with the Career Services office at New York University School of Law regarding the California Legal Job Market.
July 28, 2007
Amber Handman is a member of the planning committee and Seltzer Fontaine Beckwith is a sponsor of Bet Tzedek's 10th annual Justice Ball, a night of music, dance and summer fun featuring the Violent Femmes at The Lot (former Warner Brothers Studios) in West Hollywood. Over 3000 young professionals are expected to attend this fundraiser in support of Bet Tzedek--the House of Justice--a public interest law firm based in Los Angeles.
June 21, 2007
Seltzer Fontaine Beckwith is proud to be one of the sponsors of "WLALApalooza", the Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles' annual fundraising festivity at the historic Gilmore Adobe.
May 24, 2007
Valerie Fontaine was a speaker at the San Fernando Valley Bar Association Women's Section luncheon program, "Partnership: How to Get There and What it Means".
May 10-12, 2007
Madeleine Seltzer chaired the National Association of Legal Search Consultants (NALSC) Annual Conference, “The Power of Partnering: Optimizing Success with Clients, Candidates & Colleagues”, at the St. Regis Resort Monarch Beach, Orange County, California. Valerie Fontaine co-moderated a panel presentation on lateral partner and group acquisition on Friday, May 11, 2007. On Thursday, May 10, 2007 Amber Handman led two round-table discussions on connecting with candidates.
May 8, 2007
Seltzer Fontaine Beckwith sponsored the Third Annual Celebration of the Top 75 Women Litigators selected by the Los Angeles and San Francisco Daily Journals. The gala event was held at the Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills where the honorees celebrated with their friends and colleagues.
April 24, 2007
Madeleine Seltzer was a moderator of the Recruitment and Retention Panel of the Century City Chamber of Commerce Law and Business Council forum called, “Law Firm Survival and Growth”. Seltzer Fontaine Beckwith also was a Sponsor of the forum.
April 2007
Amber Handman presented programs to students regarding the California Legal Job Market on the following dates:
| April 4, 2007 |
Georgetown University Law School |
| April 5, 2007 |
George Washington University Law School |
March 2007
Valerie Fontaine presented programs regarding the California legal job market on the following dates:
| March 9, 2007 |
Hastings College of the Law, San Francisco, CA |
| March 9, 2007 |
Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California at Berkeley |
| March 14, 2007 |
Southwestern Law School, Los Angeles, CA |
January 30, 2007
Valerie Fontaine presented “Is Law for Me?” to a standing room only crowd as part of Career Week programming at Pomona College, part of the five college consortium in Claremont, CA.
October 27, 2006
Amber Handman conducted one-on-one job search coaching sessions with students at Emory Law School in Atlanta, GA.
October 26, 2006
Seltzer Fontaine Beckwith was a proud sponsor of the Century City Chamber of Commerce Women of Achievement Awards Luncheon held at the Beverly Hills Hotel.
September 2006
Seltzer Fontaine Beckwith recruiters spoke at nationally prominent law schools regarding the California legal job market on the following dates:
| Sept. 7-8, 2006 |
Harvard Law School |
Madeleine Seltzer
and Randy Beckwith |
| Sept. 11, 2006 |
University of Maryland School of Law |
Amber Handman |
| Sept. 15, 2006 |
Yale Law School |
Amber Handman
and Roberta Kass |
May 31, 2006
Seltzer Fontaine Beckwith was a proud sponsor of the Second Annual Celebration of the Top 75 Women Litigators selected by the Los Angeles and San Francisco Daily Journals. The gala event was held at the Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills where the honorees celebrated with their friends and colleagues.
May 6, 2006
Sharing her experience and expertise as a former recruitment manager for a major law firm, Amber Handman was a panelist on “Behind the Screen - How to Work Effectively with The Recruiting Department” at the NALSC (National Association of Legal Search Consultants) annual conference in Hollywood, Florida.
April 27, 2006
A Book Launch Party for “The Right Moves: Job Search and Career Development Strategies for Lawyers” by Valerie Fontaine was held at Jonathan Novak Contemporary Art Gallery in Los Angeles, CA. Fabulous art, w ine and hors d’oeuvres were enjoyed by over 100 guests. Books were available at the event and can be ordered by credit card at https://www.nalp.org/store/details.php?prod_id=107.
April 26, 2006
Valerie Fontaine was featured at a “Meet the Author” event at the NALP (National Association of Law Placement) annual conference in San Diego during lunch at the NALP publications booth which will be showcasing her book, “The Right Moves: Job Search and Career Development Strategies for Lawyers”.
April 10-18, 2006
Seltzer Fontaine Beckwith recruiters spoke at nationally prominent law schools on “The Southern California Legal Job Market” on the following dates:
| April 10, 2006 |
University of Virginia School of Law |
Madeleine Seltzer |
| April 10, 2006 |
George Washington University Law School |
Amber Handman |
| April 11, 2006 |
Georgetown University Law School |
Amber Handman |
| April 18, 2006 |
Stanford Law School |
Randy Beckwith |
March 9-10, 2006
Valerie Fontaine spoke at UC Hastings College of the Law in San Francisco before the Hastings Alumni Association on March 9, 2006 and before students on March 10, 2006 regarding topics addressed in her book, “The Right Moves: Job Search and Career Development Strategies for Lawyers”.
January 28, 2006
Roberta Kass and Valerie Fontaine participated in the Career Transition Program of the Baby Boomer Career Conference at UCLA on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2006. Their presentation, "Headhunters 101: How to Work Effectively with Search Consultants" included when, how, and why you should work with a headhunter; what a search consultant can and cannot do for you; how to locate and select the best recruiter to help you achieve your particular career goals; and specific strategies for getting the most out of working with a search consultant at every step of the job search process.
January 2006
"The Right Moves: Job Search and Career Development Strategies for Lawyers", a book by Valerie Fontaine, was published by NALP (National Association for Law Placement) in January 2006. This book covers career planning, trends in the legal marketplace, job search skills, and career development strategies for seasoned attorneys who wish to achieve success in the legal profession either by increasing their marketability to prospective employers or by boosting their value within their current organizations. "The Right Moves" is available for purchase online at the bookstore at www.nalp.org and, in spring 2006, at www.amazon.com and www.barnesandnoble.com.
November 3, 2005
SFB was the exclusive sponsor of the Century City Chamber of Commerce’s luncheon program entitled, “Law Firm Compensation for Survival and Growth: An Attorney’s Guide”. The presentation covered the latest trends and challenges that law firms face in designing and administering compensation systems that competitively retain and attract the most talented attorneys to their ranks. The program featured two prominent legal consultants: David H. Roberts, Partner-in-Charge, Law Firm Services Group, RBZ; and Blaine Prescott, Director, Hildebrandt International,
San Francisco . Madeleine Seltzer spoke regarding the services provided by Seltzer Fontaine Beckwith.
September 13, 2005
SFB was a proud sponsor of the First Annual Celebration of the Top 75 Women Litigators selected by the Los Angeles and San Francisco Daily Journals. The gala event was held at the Beverly Hills Hotel where the honorees were feted by their friends and colleagues.
