Legal Career Development

Meyling Ly Ortiz | Looking back, I stunted my own growth as a young lawyer by not seeking feedback and being afraid of criticism.

As a long-time mentor, I have had the privilege of mentoring hundreds of mentees. An experienced mentor provides guidance and support, helping mentees grow and develop. Some of these mentor relationships lasted only for a single 30-minute ...

Meyling Ly Ortiz | Now that I’m in-house, executive presence is a phrase I hear often, usually in conversations about influence and leadership.

Bull Garlington | If you’re in your twenties or early thirties, there’s a good chance you are isolated as hell.

Meyling Ly Ortiz | One of the most pernicious myths for young lawyers is that someone will teach you everything you need to know about practicing law.

Meyling Ly Ortiz | You are never too young (or too old) to build a network. Here are three places to start that won't feel fake.

Meyling Ly Ortiz | Want to build relationships with the partners? In-person time at the office is a must for young lawyers in a hybrid work environment.

Meyling Ly Ortiz | Fortunately, there’s more than one way for young lawyers to find the training they need to grow.

Meyling Ly Ortiz | As a new lawyer, I didn’t realize that to be successful in private practice, I had to “sell” or “market” my services.

Meyling Ly Ortiz | Law firms often miss the mark — presuming they spend any time at all mentoring young associates — with teaching timekeeping.