New Lawyers

retaining young lawyers
What Motivates Millennials? Ways Law Firms Are Retaining Young Lawyers

To check turnover and retain more lawyers, firms look to what inspires and fulfills millennials.

Jamie Spannhake - May 28, 2022
chronic stress
Your Chronic Stress: It’s a Matter of Confidence, Not Competence

For many lawyers, the most intolerable stress is due to imposter syndrome.

Neha Sampat - May 28, 2022
better listening
Lawyers Suck at Listening: Three Ways to Turn It Around

Annie Little says lawyers are terrible listeners. Is that the reputation you want? Three ways to turn it around. Better Listening. Oh, don’t act so shocked. You know it’s true. Even if you’re an exceptionally sensitive lawyer, you’re still stuck ...

Annie Little - May 27, 2022
associate attorney
10 Tips to Help First-Year Attorneys Cope With Stress While Working from Home

Jay Harrington | Many of this year’s new associate attorneys are working from home, without the traditional safety nets. Here are 10 tips for coping with stress and staying resilient.

Jay Harrington - May 25, 2022
interpersonal skills
New Lawyers: Tips for Honing Interpersonal Skills

How to behave at the bottom of the food chain? A few tips on interpersonal skills from Thrive: A New Lawyer’s Guide to Law Firm Practice. In Thrive: A New Lawyer’s Guide to Law Firm Practice, Desiree Moore guides law firm associates ...

Desiree Moore - May 11, 2022
Elena Kohn
Q&A With Elena Kohn: Balancing the Fundamentals

Women in Law Series | Elena Kohn, Associate Regional Chief Legal Officer at AdventHealth, says empathy and EQ make you a more successful lawyer.

Tatia Gordon-Troy - April 28, 2022
outside interests
This Is Why You Should Never Give Up Outside Interests

Building a life outside the office is essential for sustaining a long, satisfying and successful career as a practicing lawyer.

Alyson Galusha - April 26, 2022
Harry Nelson Top Lawyers
Harry Nelson: How to Be a Top Lawyer in Your Field

Chere Estrin | The Nelson Hardiman founder, whose healthcare advocacy work has led to numerous awards, puts an emphasis on delivering the message clearly and succinctly.

Chere Estrin - April 6, 2022
client email
4 Tips to Help Junior Lawyers Effectively Communicate via Email With Clients

Zana Tomich | Before you become an expert in the practice of law, you can (and should) become an expert in client service.

Zana Tomich - April 5, 2022
Sivonnia DeBarros
Sivonnia DeBarros: How to Be a Top Lawyer in Your Field

"Protector of athletes" Sivonnia DeBarrros on having the confidence to build a six-figure, woman-owned law firm — and five things you need to succeed in your niche.

Chere Estrin - March 23, 2022
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