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in-person time

Showing Up: How to Boost Young Lawyers’ Success in a Hybrid World

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 "Mey" Ly Ortiz - May 11, 2023
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Attorney at Work’s Gift Guide for Law School Graduates

Attorney at Work editors have you covered with some great law school graduation gift ideas to celebrate soon-to-be lawyers.

The Editors - April 27, 2023

Ready, Boss? Tips for Leading Your Team as a New Attorney

Meyling Ly Ortiz | Most young lawyers aren’t prepared to supervise coworkers. Here is some much-needed advice on leading teams — and gaining their respect.

Meyling Ly and Fermin Llaguno - March 11, 2023
lawyer fashion

Tips for the Well-Dressed (Male) Lawyer

Every new parent knows there are far more clothing options for baby girls than for baby boys. While selections have improved, it can still be a struggle to find outfits for the little gents that aren’t emblazoned with footballs or baseballs, or ...

Ryan Sullivan - February 22, 2023
young lawyer training

Stagnating? Three Tips on Getting the Training You Want as a Young Lawyer

Meyling Ly Ortiz | Fortunately, there’s more than one way for young lawyers to find the training they need to grow.

Meyling "Mey" Ly Ortiz - January 12, 2023
learning mindset

New Law Firm Job? Overcome Performance Anxiety With a Learning Mindset

You’ve accepted the position and are excited about joining your new law firm. But will you be able to live up to expectations?

Keith Rollag - November 20, 2022
accepting your mistakes

How to Handle a Mistake as a Young Lawyer

Meyling Ly Ortiz | Almost everything is fixable if you catch it early enough.

Meyling "Mey" Ly Ortiz - November 16, 2022
first-year associate

17 Things I Wish I Knew as a First-Year Associate

Jay Harrington | When you are a first-year associate, the way is fraught with booby-traps. Here are 17 tips to help you become an excellent attorney.

Jay Harrington - November 12, 2022
career Growth

Three Tips for Owning Your Career as a Young Lawyer

Meyling Ly Ortiz | Hoping “someone” will teach you how to be successful lawyer, without doing more, is not an effective strategy.

Meyling "Mey" Ly Ortiz - October 28, 2022
making partner

How Does a Lawyer Find a Sponsor? 

Every lawyer can use a hand up, especially when it comes to navigating the unwritten rules of making partner or stepping into a leadership role.

Ida O. Abbott - October 2, 2022
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