Legal Career Development

Many lawyers fail to structure their days in a manner that allows them to manage the day’s distractions and get important work done early, rather than late at night. And it’s a big problem: There’s probably no bigger contributor to your ...

Attorney Susan Cohodes shares wisdom from her long career in small firm practice and her transition to "less-than-full-time" practice.

It's probably a good thing that it happened to me right away. About two weeks into my legal career, I had my first encounter with a bully lawyer. I was working at the Chicago office of a large New York firm. My first day was Monday, September ...

Jay Harrington | The leap from law firm associate to partner means evolving from a "doer" to a "doer-seller."

Losing a job sucks big-time, but these dos and don'ts will help you maintain your sanity.

Yuliya LaRoe | Leadership skills. We all know they are important. But can they be taught?

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 ...

Susan Cohodes | Advice for law firm law firm interns and new lawyers. Because everybody deserves respect.

Raul Gastesi | Young lawyers wanting to build an agile and successful career need only follow a few simple rules.

Relocating once you are a licensed attorney brings special headaches. Megan Zavieh explains ways you may be able to remain a practicing lawyer in a new state — without taking another bar exam.