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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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Want to Make Partner Someday? Start Acting Like One Now

Jay Harrington | Practical ways associates can show they’re ready to take the next step to partnership.

Jay Harrington - August 6, 2025
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The 95:5 Rule for Lawyers: Why Business Development Is a Long Game

Jay Harrington | You're not pushing people down a funnel. Most of the people won’t move until they’re ready. But you can catch them as they fall.

Jay Harrington - July 14, 2025
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You Hired a Rainmaker: Now What? Create an Integration Plan

Jay Harrington | A successful integration strategy looks like a business development campaign. Law firms that get it right do these four things well.

Jay Harrington - June 10, 2025
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The Hotel California: How You Know It’s Time to Leave Your Law Firm

Recruiter Jenny Leon says lack of a book of business is the biggest reason lawyers are unable to leave their firms.

Jenny Leon - May 28, 2025
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Selling Legal Services Is Hard: How to Get Over the Fear and Keep Going

Jay Harrington | When you reach out to ask for business and hear a “no,” it can feel deeply personal. Even if it’s not.

Jay Harrington - May 7, 2025
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AI Is No Substitute for a Lawyer’s Voice

Susan Cohodes | Don't allow AI to replace your crucial "lawyer's voice."

Susan Cohodes - May 6, 2025
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Considering Leaving Your Law Firm? Use This Process to Figure Out If It’s Time to Go

Meyling Ly Ortiz | If you are considering leaving your law firm, this exercise can help you decide.

Meyling "Mey" Ly Ortiz - April 20, 2025
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Email Sign-Offs for Lawyers: Mastering the Professional Closing

Bull Garlington | What's the best way to end an email? The definitive closing argument on the argument of closings.

Bull Garlington - April 17, 2025
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