Legal Career Development

Melanie Lippman | Getting dressed can feel overwhelming — but it doesn’t have to. Steps for creating your own personal style and wardrobe strategy.

Book Review | Written by Tom Lenfestey and Camille Stell, "Designing a Succession Plan for Your Law Practice" explains what you need to know and do to prepare for your eventual departure.

For a recent "Reinventing Professionals" podcast, Ari Kaplan spoke with Jackie Schafer, founder and CEO of Clearbrief. Here are highlights.

Tatia Troy | Is it possible to ensure a safe, collaborative, happy return that works for everyone, including clients?

Lori Mihalich-Levin | I've discovered that during any major life transition, focusing on these strategies can provide structure to the unknown and reduce anxiety.

Lauren Smith | Every new associate — indeed, every lawyer — should develop a plan with actionable steps to shape their career path. Consider these four things.

Teddy Snyder | What can you do if you are starting from a couple of steps behind?

Roy Ginsburg | Working part-time can be a practical first step for a solo or small firm owner thinking about retiring.

I always emphasize the importance of remaining optimistic when coaching lawyers on the topic of job hunting. And, lawyers being lawyers, I always need to provide some reason why they should remain upbeat. I have a simple answer: The job market ...

Camille Stell | How do we move from thinking about retirement to creating a succession plan?