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HOW WILL A RECESSION IMPACT YOUR JOB?

From my perch, 2022 has not been the same as 2021… While I wouldn’t consider myself to be an economist, my role enables me to obtain a pretty accurate pulse on the industry. That being said, it’s...

INTERVIEW WITH A GENERAL COUNSEL: IN-HOUSE V. LAW FIRM (PART II)

Hope you had a relaxing weekend. Here’s the second part of the post from last week: “insights into the differences between working as a counsel, ACG and GC in-house and as a partner at a law firm.”...

INTERVIEW WITH A GENERAL COUNSEL: In-House Counsel v. Law Firm Partner (Part I)

On the heels of my last post, “Should You Take a Run For Partner,” I had the chance to catch up with a GC. He provided insights into the differences between working as a counsel & as a partner...

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ARE YOU HEADED TOWARD BURNOUT?

Summer’s here & this may be the last time you have the opportunity to work remotely. As a lawyer at a firm, you’re paid to bill time. And that ...
EVOLUTION OF A LAW FIRM PARTNER

It all starts with a vision. A goal. A long-term plan. No one makes partner overnight or in a haphazard way. It takes careful planning, precise act...
IF THE TEAM WINS, YOU WIN

As an attorney, how important is it to be a team player? Do you think that NOT being a team player may hinder your career growth? Being a te...
COMPETENCE v. CONFIDENCE

What’s more important in influencing someone’s perception of you: competence or confidence? A mix of both? I recently read an article by the Harvar...
ARE YOUR GOALS & CAPABILITIES ALIGNED WITH THOSE OF YOUR CURRENT FIRM?

A simple question that’s often overlooked. It’s important to sit down, reflect & take stock of your assets to evaluate how they align with your...
UPS & DOWNS: THEY’RE NORMAL

I originally met with a candidate in 2019 & made some good progress before March of 2020. We all know where this story is heading. It came to a...
FIRM CULTURE

To follow up, the overall theme when looking at elite firms, is that they all require working long & difficult hours. Firm culture will vary, b...
SHOULD YOU TAKE A RUN FOR PARTNER?

Fifth to seventh year attorneys, listen up! These pivotal years can make or break your next big step in your career. During this time, you may star...
WHY YOU WILL NOT MAKE PARTNER AT YOUR CURRENT FIRM

It’s almost the end of September…. While it’s important to keep your career goals in mind all year long, Q4 is approaching and we’re heading ...
APPLYING TO MULTIPLE OFFICES

The pandemic has completely changed the way we think about working remotely & in new locations. I’ve heard from many attorneys in recent months...
MAKING PARTNER: IS THERE A RIGHT WAY?

Making partner at a top law firm is a major achievement. Some people may not know it, but there are actually a few different types of partners. You...
ATTORNEY SATISFACTION PLAYBOOK

These are the 5 areas to consider when evaluating your job satisfaction and goals. I’m leaving this here for you to think about over the next week....

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ARE YOU HEADED TOWARD BURNOUT?

Summer’s here & this may be the last time you have the opportunity to work remotely. As a lawyer at a firm, you’re paid to bill time. And that ...
THE ABSOLUTE BEST ADVICE

As an attorney you’re trained to weigh & measure facts to make decisions all day long. Pros, cons, risks & rewards. The legal mind is prime...
EVOLUTION OF A LAW FIRM PARTNER

It all starts with a vision. A goal. A long-term plan. No one makes partner overnight or in a haphazard way. It takes careful planning, precise act...
IT PAYS TO POSITION YOURSELF IN TECH

It’s impossible to predict the future & I’m not even going to try. However, it’s prudent to pay attention to trends. In my conversations ...
IF THE TEAM WINS, YOU WIN

As an attorney, how important is it to be a team player? Do you think that NOT being a team player may hinder your career growth? Being a te...
COMPETENCE v. CONFIDENCE

What’s more important in influencing someone’s perception of you: competence or confidence? A mix of both? I recently read an article by the Harvar...
ARE YOUR GOALS & CAPABILITIES ALIGNED WITH THOSE OF YOUR CURRENT FIRM?

A simple question that’s often overlooked. It’s important to sit down, reflect & take stock of your assets to evaluate how they align with your...
UPS & DOWNS: THEY’RE NORMAL

I originally met with a candidate in 2019 & made some good progress before March of 2020. We all know where this story is heading. It came to a...
FIRM CULTURE

To follow up, the overall theme when looking at elite firms, is that they all require working long & difficult hours. Firm culture will vary, b...
SHOULD YOU TAKE A RUN FOR PARTNER?

Fifth to seventh year attorneys, listen up! These pivotal years can make or break your next big step in your career. During this time, you may star...
WHY YOU WILL NOT MAKE PARTNER AT YOUR CURRENT FIRM

It’s almost the end of September…. While it’s important to keep your career goals in mind all year long, Q4 is approaching and we’re heading ...
APPLYING TO MULTIPLE OFFICES

The pandemic has completely changed the way we think about working remotely & in new locations. I’ve heard from many attorneys in recent months...

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HOW WILL A RECESSION IMPACT YOUR JOB?

INTERVIEW WITH A GENERAL COUNSEL: IN-HOUSE V. LAW FIRM (PART II)

INTERVIEW WITH A GENERAL COUNSEL: In-House Counsel v. Law Firm Partner (Part I)

ARE YOU HEADED TOWARD BURNOUT?

EVOLUTION OF A LAW FIRM PARTNER

IF THE TEAM WINS, YOU WIN

COMPETENCE v. CONFIDENCE

ARE YOUR GOALS & CAPABILITIES ALIGNED WITH THOSE OF YOUR CURRENT FIRM?

UPS & DOWNS: THEY’RE NORMAL

FIRM CULTURE

SHOULD YOU TAKE A RUN FOR PARTNER?

WHY YOU WILL NOT MAKE PARTNER AT YOUR CURRENT FIRM

APPLYING TO MULTIPLE OFFICES

MAKING PARTNER: IS THERE A RIGHT WAY?

ATTORNEY SATISFACTION PLAYBOOK