Deputy General Counsel at Sheppard Mullin LLP | Legal Ethics, Law Firms, Lawyers. Executive MBA, Kellogg School of Management
This weekend marked the answer to a long whispering voice in the back of my mind telling me I would love business school. Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management executive MBA was the best decision. My MBA has delivered leadership skills, self-reflection, a thirst for innovation and a commitment to integrating every aspect of how a business is run into every small decision that we make. Heartfelt thanks for Team H Rupesh Muthyala, M.S, MBA, PMP, Abhimanyu Raj Singh, Lena Zell and Alexander Dorow, to the PowerWomen of 132 for whom I will always be your humble servant and loudest cheerleader, to my family for the countless missed moments and to Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP and my entire team for supporting this idea that a lawyer and OGC could benefit from an MBA. And finally, thank you, Ted Tinson, for the nudge. I did not go to business school to get a different job, I love what I do. I didn't go to get promoted or make more money. I went because of an insatiable curiosity. The result? I am more curious than ever. If you ever think you might want to return to school as a later in career professional, go find a program like EMBA surrounded by similarly tenured professionals, and then just go. The experience will feel nothing like, but you will learn ten times more, than the last time you were in school. You will become friends and mentors with the highest concentration of the smartest group of people you will ever meet and you will learn math (or writing or public speaking or whatever your thing is that you have convinced yourself you can't learn). Just go. #kelloggleader
I think I have said this before and will say it again - you are amazing and inspiring! 💪Fortunate to have met you and created some memories. 💜 Looking forward to where this journey goes 🚀
Allison!!! You did it!!! You are realizing a dream and it should stand as inspiration to the many, many of us in your family circle that admire you and also dream of having the courage to do more, learn more, balance more, and make a bigger difference in the world. Congrats hermana!!
Allison, congrats on this phenomenal accomplishment. Couldn’t agree more about the value of a degree like this (thank you, Master of Science in Learning & Organizational Change at Northwestern University program for giving me the same zest!). Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP is so fortunate to have you on our team! You are a true star.
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You are awesome Allison Martin Rhodes and it’s been amazing to have shared this program with you! So grateful for a lifelong friendship! (GFF)
AMAZING accomplishment. A very heartfelt congratulations, Allison. I got chills when I read this post. Thank you for being a true leader at our firm in every sense of the word and inspiring us to follow our dreams!!
Congratulations!!! All of this is so incredible and I have already learned so much from you…can’t wait to be a sponge to learn more.
Congratulations Allison Martin Rhodes! Thanks for elevating our EMBA experience with your unique perspective, wisdom, and wonderful sense of humor. I feel so lucky to have crossed paths with you this year!
Congrats Allison--I had no clue you were pursuing this. Surprised and impressed!
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3wCongratulations Allison Martin Rhodes on your well-deserved success! 🎓 It was an absolute pleasure being your teammate at Kellogg. Your leadership qualities, nurturing spirit, and creative approach made our projects both successful and enjoyable. I was always impressed by your curiosity and business acumen, which brought invaluable insights to our classroom discussions. Not to mention the writing skills, im still in awe!! Your witty exchanges with the professors certainly livened up every session! Beyond academics, your dedication to women’s empowerment and your resilience in overcoming adversity serve as a powerful inspiration to us all. Also, it’s admirable how you’ve raised two student athletes who excel in their fields—truly a testament to your exceptional role modeling. Wishing you every success in your future endeavors! You’re going to make a remarkable impact. #GFF