Legal Career Development

For PI lawyer Susan Cohodes, scaling back her practice and recovering from burnout means saying no to problem cases and clients. Here's how that's working out.

What do associates really want, and which firms succeed in making them happy? BTI's Michael Rynowecer shares highlights from the Associate Satisfaction A-Listers 2026 Survey.

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

Jay Harrington | Perfectionism is great for legal work product, but it’s a major bottleneck for business development. Learn why lawyers must adopt a bias toward imperfect action to successfully scale their practices.

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

If you’re an associate or other employee at a law firm, you want to make sure you’re taking full advantage of the benefits your firm offers. And if you’re a partner in a smaller firm, you should be aware of what employees will be expecting from ...

If it's spring that means the hunt is on for the best law school graduation gifts. Here's Attorney at Work's guide, updated for 2026.

Meyling Ly Ortiz | The best mentors serve as an experienced sounding board, ask you questions and expand your perspective. Tips on getting the most out of lawyer mentorship programs.

Chere Estrin | Has the boss stopped handing you new clients or projects? Falling out of favor is a tough blow, but don't let it ruin your career.

Being late is a bad habit for some people, like picking your nose or adjusting your private parts in public. A reminder from #OttoSorts: Here’s what being habitually late says to your clients.