Legal Career Development

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The Non-Linear Path to a Fulfilling Legal Career

Jay Harrington | The old model of a one-track legal career is fading. Technology, flexible talent, remote work, and client demand for agility are accelerating this trend.

Jay Harrington - December 15, 2025
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Breaking Barriers: Steps for Supporting Minority Women Law Firm Owners

Camille Stell | The challenges facing minority women law firm owners are real and measurable. But they are not insurmountable.

Camille Stell - December 12, 2025
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The Art and Science of Goal Setting for Lawyers

Jay Harrington | As goal-setting season approaches, let’s dive in and discuss why setting business development goals is important, how to set them, and how to achieve them.

Jay Harrington - November 13, 2025
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The Uncle Morris Mantra: Key to Success as a Personal Injury Lawyer

Susan Cohodes | Looking back on my career as a PI lawyer, I believe a key to my success was learning the Uncle Morris Mantra.

Susan Cohodes - November 5, 2025
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Getting Your Resume Ready for 2026:  A Lawyer’s Guide to the New Hiring Landscape

Is your resume being filtered out by automated screening systems and AI recruiters? To stay competitive, Louis Tullius points to six quick but powerful updates that lawyers need to make before January.

Louis Tullius - October 29, 2025
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Why Lawyers Struggle With Retirement (It’s Not What You Think)

David Hunter | Yes, lawyers ask about having enough money for retirement. But those questions often mask what they’re really worried about.

David Hunter - October 23, 2025
Build Your Law Practice One Step at a Time
Build Your Law Practice One Small Step at a Time

Jay Harrington | Business development isn’t something you do when things quiet down. It’s something you build into your busy life; one small, consistent effort at a time.

Jay Harrington - October 16, 2025
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Becoming a Lawyer in the Zoom Era: The Case for Showing Up

If we are expected to learn the practice of law through a series of Teams and Zoom logins, what kind of lawyers will we become? Attorney Diego Rosette makes the case for showing up in the Zoom era. I attended law school in the middle of the Zoom ...

Diego Rosette - September 30, 2025
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Three Tips to Overcome Impostor Syndrome as a Young Associate

Impostor syndrome is a common affliction among all lawyers, but for new associates, the fear can be paralyzing. Here’s help working through it, from Jay Harrington.

Jay Harrington - September 24, 2025
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How to Become a Personal Injury Attorney: An Aspiring Lawyer’s Guide

Personal injury law offers the potential for significant financial rewards and professional fulfillment. First, aspiring PI attorneys must navigate a comprehensive educational and professional journey.

The Editors - September 9, 2025
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