New Lawyers

Meyling Ly | Start a "Done-List" to track your accomplishments and be prepared to show your value.

How much does it cost to start a law firm? We asked a few experts. Key Takeaways Starting a New Solo Law Firm? In case you hadn’t noticed, a lot of those new lawyers who can’t find jobs are hanging out a solo shingle. Add to that those lawyers ...

It'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 ...

Susan Cohodes | Advice for law firm law firm interns and new lawyers. Because everybody deserves respect.

When you are a first-year associate in a big law firm the way is fraught with booby-traps. Here are 17 tips to help you become an excellent attorney. A family friend recently graduated from law school and will be starting his career at a large ...

You can’t burn the candle at both ends. It’s unsustainable. To be a better lawyer — and prevent lawyer burnout — start your day with a sprint. The early days of my legal career at a big firm involved lots of late nights at the ...

Sometime this month or next, you’ll likely be dabbing a sentimental tear from your eye, listening to a stirring valedictory speech — or moving your own tassel from one side of the mortarboard to the other. It’s spring, and we are deep ...

Lawyer fashion options for well-dressed lawyers aren’t infinite, particularly for men. What's a guy to do? Tips for staying snappy.

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.