Teddy Snyder | You have a lot of ways to tell the story of your case, but are you doing it in the most effective way?
December 11, 2024 1 0It's probably a good thing that it happened to me right away. About two weeks into my legal career, I had my first encounter with a bully lawyer. I was working at the Chicago office of a large New York firm. My first day was Monday, September 17, 2001. After the attacks on 9/11, most new associates — myself included — were placed in the corporate bankruptcy department due to the spike in work, regardless of our prior plans or preferences.
Originally published December 10, 2024Wendy Merrill | Too many attorneys have suffered from some form of workplace trauma in their career.
December 10, 2024 0 0Jay Harrington | The leap from law firm associate to partner means evolving from a "doer" to a "doer-seller."
December 9, 2024 0 0In-house attorney and Contract Nerds blogger Nada Alnajafi shares three ways to speed redlining.
Originally published December 7, 2024Annette Choti | How will these trends shape your 2025 marketing strategy?
December 6, 2024 0 0Rocket Matter Product Spotlight | Waiting until the end of the week to track time could cause you to lose 25–50% of your law firm's billable hours. Capture more time with Rocket Matter Track.
December 6, 2024 1 0Is “trusted advisor” really the one and only success route for an attorney? The author argues that there are — and have always been — three different types of client relationships and three other sustainable models for professionals besides trusted advisor. It is a widespread belief among attorneys that the one and only kind of […]
Originally published December 4, 2024Colleagues who work side by side with a lawyer who is suffering are in the best position to assist with lawyer mental health. Without the stigma.
Originally published December 4, 2024It may seem easier to just let things slide … but ask yourself: Would you work for free?
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