Tea with PILPG

How to Influence US Policy in 900 Words or Less

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!

How to Manage a Meeting

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!

The Basics of Ceasefire Negotiations: Syria Case Study

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. 

The Rise of AI in Law: How Law Students are Adapting and Thriving

What’s Your Wow?

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.

So You Want to be an International Criminal Lawyer

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.

Developing Your Personal Brand

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. 

How To Enhance Your Professional Image Through Social Media

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.

Adding Three to Five Years to Your Professional Presence Part 2

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.

Adding Three to Five Years to Your Professional Presence Part 1

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.