Avoid These Mistakes When Seeking a Better Position in Big Law with Alison Ketabchi

Sidebar with a CFP®: Pierce the Veil on BigLaw Life, Career, and Money with Matt Smith, Episode 3

In this episode of the Sidebar with a CFP®: Pierce the Veil on BigLaw Life, Career, and Money, Matt Smith, speaks with Alison Ketabchi, Director of Recruiting at Baker Botts, an international law firm, recognized as a leader in the energy, technology and life sciences sectors.

Tune in to the episode to hear about:

* What it really takes to stand out and get hired in Big Law today

* How the right (or wrong) headhunter can make or break your legal career

* What’s changing in the law student recruiting process—and why it is now referred to as the “Wild West”

* The biggest mistakes candidates make when navigating legal recruiting

* How Baker Botts’ unique culture shapes the experience for new attorneys

Learn more about Alison Ketabchi:

* Visit Baker Botts’ website: https://www.bakerbotts.com

* Connect with Alison on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alison-ketabchi-86885726

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About “Sidebar with a CFP®: Pierce the Veil on BigLaw Life, Career, and Money”:

You bill in 6-minute increments. Let’s get you some of that time back. “Sidebar with a CFP®” is your space for candid conversations about life inside BigLaw—the real stuff they don’t teach in law school or show in recruiter brochures.

Hosted by Matt Smith, CFP® and founder of Concert Financial Planning, this show pulls back the curtain on what it actually feels like to climb the ranks, navigate transitions, and make big decisions in a high-stakes career.

You’ll hear from Partners, Associates, and experts across law and finance—each sharing stories, surprises, and strategies for building a life (and career) that works for you.

This isn’t a money podcast. It’s a life-in-BigLaw podcast—with a CFP® in the host chair.

Watch or listen to more episodes of Sidebar with a CFP®: Pierce the Veil on BigLaw Life, Career, and Money:

* YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@concertfinplan

* Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sidebar-with-a-cfp-pierce-the-veil-on-biglaw/id1847658694

* Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/f6d90e4a-7817-4390-b944-091fac616a7c

* Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2au3zmrNf0hb3BNgZid8aX

* iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-sidebar-with-a-cfpr-pierce-298226554

Connect and learn more from your host, Matt Smith and Concert Financial Planning:

* Connect with Matt on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewcharlessmith

* Follow Concert Financial Planning on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/concertfinplan

* Follow Concert Financial Planning on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ConcertFinPlan

* Follow Concert Financial Planning on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/concertfinplan