Legal Career Development

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?

Meyling Ly Ortiz | Once I overcame my skepticism of professional coaching, it helped me gain clarity about what I want and why.

Jay Harrington | We all struggle to uphold the promises we make to ourselves. Here’s the good news: There’s a better way to reach your goals and become a more successful version of yourself.