From Biglaw to Boutique: Working from Home
Assuming that “working from home” means that you still are working, should a firm care when or whether an attorney comes into the office, provided nothing time-sensitive needs to be accomplished that day?
From Biglaw to Boutique: Mother of Invention
Why are business development skills so crucial when moving from Biglaw to boutique?
How AI Is Transforming The Legal Profession (2025)
A survey of professionals reveals the impact of legal work, clients, concerns, and future roles.
From Biglaw to Boutique: From Boutique to Biglaw
As 2013 approaches, small-firm columnist Tom Wallerstein ponders what it would take for him to make the move from boutique to Biglaw.
From Biglaw to Boutique: Bad Hires
Small-firm columnist Tom Wallerstein has some advice on why it's important to properly screen new hires, even if you're desperate for assistance.
From Biglaw to Boutique: Cream of the Crop
Who makes partner in law firms? The most thorough? The hardest working? The most efficient? Not necessarily any of the above....
From Biglaw to Boutique: Victory Emails and Giving Credit
Small-firm columnist Tom Wallerstein thinks that partners shouldn't overlook the collateral benefits of giving credit where credit is due.
How Strong Is Your Firm’s Financial Visibility?
Discover how to gain more control over your firm’s finances and unlock smarter growth strategies—take a quick financial visibility quiz designed for law firms.
From Biglaw to Boutique: Departure Memos
Small firm columnist Tom Wallerstein on why you shouldn't underestimate the importance of the farewell email.
From Biglaw to Boutique: Election Day
Complaining about the makeup of a jury makes as much sense as presidential candidates complaining about the demographics of Ohio or Florida voters....
From Biglaw to Boutique: Get Off My Lawn!
Is the practice of law getting less civil? Tom Wallerstein doesn't think so.
From Biglaw to Boutique: Artificial Deadlines
My friend Pablo told me that when Monica, a partner, called his home at 9:00 p.m., he knew it couldn’t be good. Why not email? For an instant, he considered letting the call go to voicemail. Taking a deep breath, he answered. Monica wanted to know “where he was” with the brief Pablo had been […]
LexisNexis’ Practical Guidance Is Every Attorney’s Essential Concierge
This tool will — seamlessly and authoritatively — take you from initial research to final draft in just about any practice scenario.
From Biglaw to Boutique: Face Time
Small-firm columnist Tom Wallerstein opines on the expectations of putting in “face time” at law firms big and small.
From Biglaw to Boutique: Call the Carrier
Do partners blow minor mistakes out of proportion? Or is there is a reason for this?
From Biglaw to Boutique: Where Are They Now?
Tom Wallerstein reflects on his law school friends, and the paths their careers have taken over the past 15 years.
From Biglaw to Boutique: Keeping It Real
How can you balance the tension between perception and reality when forming a new firm? Insights from small-firm columnist Tom Wallerstein...
From Biglaw to Boutique: Blogging
Blogging isn't something Tom Wallerstein expected to make part of his weekly routine as a litigator, but now that he's a pro, he can offer you some tips.