A Letter To Incoming Associates
What your law firm won’t tell you (but you need to hear).
Young Lawyers Should Use COVID-19’s Biglaw Disruption To Their Advantage
Maybe you should quit your law firm before your law firm quits you?
Pursuing The Pro Bono Story: A Conversation With Alicia Aiken
This Pro Bono Week, get inspired to give back with PLI’s Pursuing Justice: The Pro Bono Files, a one-of-a-kind podcast hosted by Alicia Aiken.
Bosses Shouldn’t Send Unnecessary Emails Over Weekends Or Holidays
It may seem like common sense that bosses shouldn’t send unnecessary emails over weekends or holidays. Seem.
Successful IP Associate Checklist: Depth (Part II)
While acquiring deep experience is never easy and often fraught with setbacks and mistakes along the way, there is no substitute for actually getting that experience.
Summer’s Over, Get To Work, And Make Positive Changes
Fall is a great time to turn over a new leaf.
Successful IP Associate Checklist: Breadth (Part I)
Acquiring breadth of experience as an IP associate bears important fruit later in a lawyer’s career.
Chrometa: Turning Time Into Billable Value For Modern Lawyers
Adoption of Chrometa represents more than a technological upgrade; it reflects a professional philosophy that values accuracy, transparency, and efficiency.
It’s Time For Biglaw Firms To Get Real About Billable Hours Requirements
The truth shall set you free.
Client Relations From An Associate’s Perspective
While every client and every case is different, by following these simple steps, you can establish and strengthen your relationship with your client.
Getting Noticed As An Associate
Every day is a chance to market yourself. Here are some tips to get you started.
Associate Job Reviews Are Usually A Big Waste Of Time
There is no reason why annual reviews can’t be an enriching experience, and if law firms kept a few things in mind, they could greatly improve this process.
The Trump Gold Card: A New $1 Million Pathway To A U.S. Green Card
A new proposal would let wealthy foreign nationals secure an opportunity for a U.S. green card with a $1 million 'gift' to the government, sparking legal and ethical debate.
2 Things You Should Never Say To A Partner
Partners aren't crazy, but these phrases are sure to raise their blood pressure.
Partners Should Listen To Their Associates More
The fact that newer lawyers more recently studied for the bar exam, or have different perspectives, could be an asset to a law firm.
FYI Biglaw Associates: Now Is The Time To Do Financial Planning
Don't you think it's time to get your financial life in order?
How Senior Partners Can Help Associates Market
It's never too early to start marketing yourself.
From The Career Files: New Year’s Resolutions For Lawyers
If we were honest with ourselves, we would admit that New Year’s Resolutions are rarely successful