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Attorney By Attorney Career Profiles of the Profession Who? Jeanmarie Whalen Partner jeanmarie@slawsonlaw.com What? Primary Practice Area & Subspecialty Fields: Civil Litigation, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Aviation, Insurance Bad Faith Litigation. When? Years in Practice Area: Since 1993 Years in the Legal Profession: Since 1991 Where? Employer: Slawson, Cunningham, Whalen & Smith, PL www.slawsonlaw.com Size/Sector: 5 lawyers/private sector City/State: Palm Beach Gardens, FL Law School: Whittier Law School Undergraduate School/Degree: Catholic University Why? Pluses/Challenges of Practice Area: Stimulating, fast paced, challenging, rewarding. Core Skills/Key Knowledge Needed in Your Practice Area: Self-confidence, preparation, negotiation skills, trial skills. Advice to Lawyers and Law Students Interested in Your Practice Area: Intern with a law firm who specializes in civil litigation. How? Career Path to Current Position: My interest in litigation work led to my employment with my current firm nine years ago. Bar Affiliations and Activities: Florida Association for Women Lawyers-President 2000-2001; Palm Beach City Chapter President-1996-1998; Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers-Chair of the Women's Caucus 1995-1996; Member-The Florida Bar, The New York Bar, The Connecticut Bar, Palm Beach City Bar Association. Memorable Career Moment: Addressing the Florida Supreme Court as part of the Florida Association of Women Lawyers 'First 150 Women Lawyers' Celebration; being sworn in as President of the Florida Association of Women Lawyers; obtaining a multi-million dollar recovery for the victim of an aviation disaster. Intriguing Interests: Running, skiing, tennis, and the Arts.