Advice For Entry-Level Associates From An Entry-Level Associate
Advice for making the transition from law school to legal practice.
From The Career Files: Why Lawyers Need To Pay Attention To Spirituality
According to many studies, lawyers (especially family lawyers) have some of the highest stress, depression, anxiety and addiction levels of any profession
Why Better Billing Statements Can Improve Your Firm’s Finances—And Your Client Relationships
Outdated billing is costing law firms money. Discover how clear, modern billing practices boost profits, trust, and cash flow in 2025.
How I Escaped Feeling Like A Fraud As An Attorney
I never fully aligned with the study or practice of the law.
From The Career Files: What People Who Have Left The Law Do Differently
We’ve accomplished a lot of difficult things in our lives as attorneys
A Letter To An Incoming Associate
Advice for the newest members of a changing industry.
From The Career Files: Do You Have What It Takes To Be Self-Employed?
Where we live beyond our means, finance everything--from homes to cars--with loans from banks, and count on our bi-weekly paycheck to make a dent in all of the bills that we have.
Rainmaker.AI
Why are associates not spending time learning to develop clients at their firms, and why are most law firm partners not focused on teaching and mentoring associates to become rainmakers?
Anatomy Of An Associate Marketing Competition
Most law firms don’t really teach associates that much about marketing, but they should -- and sooner rather than later.
From The Career Files: You Have A Choice To Make
There are two types of emotions in the world: love or fear.
From The Career Files: Swimming Lessons For Baby Sharks, Practical Advice For New Lawyers
As a lawyer, completing legal projects is one of your primary functions. Not so for your client.
Do Law School Rankings Affect Your Choice?
Share your insights in this brief survey.
Timeline For A Lateral Associate Move And The Offer & Acceptance Process (Part III)
Advice on giving notice, handling reference checks, and picking your start date.
Timeline For A Lateral Associate Move And The Offer & Acceptance Process (Part II)
Stay tuned in the coming weeks for Part III of this series.
Timeline For A Lateral Associate Move And The Offer & Acceptance Process: Interviews (Part I)
Stay tuned in the coming weeks for Part II and Part III of this series.
From The Career Files: How To Navigate The Mid-Year Review Meltdown
I've been getting anxious calls and emails from clients for the last couple of weeks, stressing out about what their reviews will say and what they will mean.
7 Factors To Consider When Picking A Law Firm To Work For
Choosing a law firm and a practice area is a big decision; here's what to think about.