Legal Career Development

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.

Women in Law Series | Elena Kohn, Associate Regional Chief Legal Officer at AdventHealth, says empathy and EQ make you a more successful lawyer.

Chere Estrin | Foley & Lardner's Emily Weber applies a hands-on, practical approach to her law practice. Some advice: Don’t be afraid to seek out feedback.

Meyling Ly Ortiz | Empathy, relationship-building and a customer-service mindset are key communication ingredients for new lawyers.

Meyling Ly Ortiz | Being intellectually curious is a skill that can easily set baby lawyers apart from their contemporaries.

Meyling Ly Ortiz | The best mentors serve as an experienced sounding board, ask you questions and expand your perspective.