Legal Career Development

life after law
Life After Law: Why Do So Many Men Postpone Retirement?

Camille Stell | Fear of the unknown keeps many male lawyers from retirement, but there's a positive upside to proactively planning your life after law.

Camille Stell - June 6, 2025
time to leave your law firm
The Hotel California: How You Know It’s Time to Leave Your Law Firm

Recruiter Jenny Leon says lack of a book of business is the biggest reason lawyers are unable to leave their firms.

Jenny Leon - May 28, 2025
tax and financial planning mistakes
8 Tax and Financial Planning Mistakes to Avoid When Becoming a Freelance Lawyer

David Hunter | Here's what you need to know about taxes and money management if you want to be a successful freelance lawyer.

David Hunter - May 21, 2025
Selling Legal Services
Selling Legal Services Is Hard: How to Get Over the Fear and Keep Going

Jay Harrington | When you reach out to ask for business and hear a “no,” it can feel deeply personal. Even if it’s not.

Jay Harrington - May 7, 2025
Lawyer's Voice
AI Is No Substitute for a Lawyer’s Voice

Susan Cohodes | Don't allow AI to replace your crucial "lawyer's voice."

Susan Cohodes - May 6, 2025
law school graduation gifts
Law School Graduation Gifts: Attorney at Work’s 2025 Gift Guide

If it's spring that means we are deep into graduation season and the hunt is on for the best law school graduation gifts.

The Editors - May 1, 2025
freelance lawyer
Here’s What You Need to Know About Being a Freelance Lawyer

It's an ideal time to launch a career as a freelance lawyer, but is it right for you?

Joan Feldman - April 22, 2025
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Considering Leaving Your Law Firm? Use This Process to Figure Out If It’s Time to Go

Meyling Ly Ortiz | If you are considering leaving your law firm, this exercise can help you decide.

Meyling "Mey" Ly Ortiz - April 20, 2025
email sign-offs for lawyers
Email Sign-Offs for Lawyers: Mastering the Professional Closing

Bull Garlington | What's the best way to end an email? The definitive closing argument on the argument of closings.

Bull Garlington - April 17, 2025
attorney compassion
Attorneys: Compassion Is Your Superpower

Gray Robinson | The quality of your life is impacted deeply by the compassion you offer and the way you support and advocate for others.

Gray Robinson - April 14, 2025
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