Legal Career Development

Our “Women in Law” series honors Women’s History Month by spotlighting inspiring women lawyers who've carved a path for themselves in the legal industry and beyond.

Your practice area doesn't have to hold you back. Through research and a concentrated effort, you can switch your niche for a better one.

Meyling Ly Ortiz | Empathy, relationship-building and a customer-service mindset are key communication ingredients for new lawyers.

Chere Estrin | The chairman of Arnall Golden Gregory prides himself on being “determined, efficient and effective.” Some advice: Know your client's industry.

Jay Harrington | When building a practice, don’t try to serve everyone. Focus on serving someone. Others will follow.

Chere Estrin | What does it take to succeed? First, says Amber Saunders, know who you are.

Jay Harrington | Spending too much time responding to email leads to too much stress because too little is getting done during the day.

You at Work Spotlight | Ball Janik COO Heather Oden

Paul Spena | The surge in demand for estate and end-of-life planning legal services stems from the realization that no one is invincible in the face of COVID-19.

Yuliya LaRoe | How can you determine the ROI of coaching success? Is BD coaching worth a lawyer's time and the law firm’s investment of money?