Beyond Biglaw: Back To School (Or, Some Tips About Continuing Legal Education)
Columnist Gaston Kroub offers some advice for fulfilling CLE requirements.
Musical Chairs: An Elite Boutique’s Latest High-Profile Hire
A former federal prosecutor and Biglaw partner joins a top-flight litigation boutique.
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Cross-Selling in a Boutique Law Firm
Is it better for a boutique to be focused or diversified? Small-firm columnist Tom Wallerstein shares thoughts on cross-selling.
Reflections on Building a Boutique Firm: Looking Back Four Years Later
Small-firm columnist Tom Wallerstein takes time to reflect on what brought his boutique firm success. Maybe it will help you, too!
Planning Your Law Firm: Projecting Income and Efficiency
There must be some way to figure out what your income will be when you start a firm, and Tom Wallerstein is here to help you do it.
Skin in the Game: Mixed Hourly and Contingent Fee Billing
Keeping your client invested in the litigation makes for a better relationship.
A Career In Legal Services: Practising Law Institute Honors Toby J. Rothschild
PLI honors Toby J. Rothschild with its inaugural Victor J. Rubino Award for Excellence in Pro Bono Training, recognizing his dedication and impact.
From Biglaw to Boutique: Dress Code
Navigating the confusing waters of dressing for the job.
From Biglaw to Boutique: Trying Times Two
Despite the differences between them, Biglaw trials and Boutique Law trials have a lot in common... and are both equally rewarding.
From Biglaw to Boutique: Networking Contradictions
Building a book of business requires an open mind and the confidence to ask, "How can I help you?"
From Biglaw to Boutique: Good Eats
If you fear building business relationships, try to involve your contacts in activities you love.
8 Tips For Creating A Comprehensive ‘AI In The Workplace’ Policy
Corporate investment and usage in generative AI technologies continues to accelerate. This article offers eight specific tips to consider when creating an AI usage policy.
From Biglaw to Boutique: Believing What You’re Selling
Honesty is the best policy when seeking new business.
From Biglaw to Boutique: Recalculating
The harrowing tale of a lawyer trying to find a FedEx office and battling his GPS.
From Biglaw to Boutique: Easier Said Than Done
In building a business, as in poker, be mindful not to confuse lucky bets with sound decision-making.
From Biglaw to Boutique: Never Satisfied
If you're a lawyer who's never satisfied, don't worry -- according to Tom Wallerstein, it's not as much of a character flaw as you may think.
From Biglaw to Boutique: Behind the Curtain
Why do Biglaw mentors seek only to promote themselves and give little actual advice? Are mentors at small firms the same?