Legal Career Development

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Has Your Boss Fallen Out of Love With You? 9 Signs

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.

Chere Estrin - April 16, 2026
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Late … Again? What Being Habitually Late Says About a Lawyer

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.

Otto Sorts - April 9, 2026
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Sponsors Are the New Mentors, Especially for Women Lawyers

Ida Abbott | Why don't more men sponsor women? As partners and leaders, men have accepted the responsibility to develop all the best talent — but they are losing the female half of that talent pool.

Ida O. Abbott - April 1, 2026
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Prepare Yourself for a Happy Lawyer Retirement

Thinking about your retirement? If you are in your 60s or older, you should be. Even if you are in your 50s, it’s a good idea. In fact, whether it's far in the future or just around the corner, there are many reasons to start thinking about ...

Ida O. Abbott - March 30, 2026
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The Prehistoric Advantage: Why Human Contact Still Rules In Court

Susan Cohodes | I'm back in court and as much as I’ve enjoyed motion practice and depositions in sweatpants and fuzzy socks, I realized how much I missed actual, in-person arguments and conversations.

Susan Cohodes - March 30, 2026
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Is Your Firm Ready for Your First (or Next) Associate? Four Questions

Katie Lipp | Why do you want to grow your law firm? Protect your money and momentum by honestly answering these four questions for your post the job.

Katie Lipp - March 10, 2026
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On Their Own Terms: The Power of Entrepreneurship for Black Women in Law

Camille Stell | Entrepreneurship isn’t the only path forward, but for Black women in law, it can be one of the most powerful. Advice from four solo attorneys.

Camille Stell - February 27, 2026
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Lateral Partners Don’t Fail for Lack of Talent, They Fail for Lack of Trust

James Barclay: Most laterals don’t fail for lack of technical skill. They fail because the firm fails to build trust or awareness around what the new partner, and colleagues won’t introduce them to clients.

James Barclay - January 27, 2026
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The Non-Linear Path to a Fulfilling Legal Career

Jay Harrington | The old model of a one-track legal career is fading. Technology, flexible talent, remote work, and client demand for agility are accelerating this trend.

Jay Harrington - December 15, 2025
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Breaking Barriers: Steps for Supporting Minority Women Law Firm Owners

Camille Stell | The challenges facing minority women law firm owners are real and measurable. But they are not insurmountable.

Camille Stell - December 12, 2025
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