Legal Career Development

Asking for Feedback
How to Tap Into the Power of Feedback as a Young Lawyer

Meyling Ly Ortiz | Looking back, I stunted my own growth as a young lawyer by not seeking feedback and being afraid of criticism.

Meyling "Mey" Ly Ortiz - September 25, 2024
transferable skills
Uncovering Transferable Skills: How to Identify a Niche Lawyer’s Hard and Soft Skills

Are you stuck in your current practice area or are your skills transferable? Transferable skills refer to the abilities and knowledge that can be applied across different jobs and industries. These skills enhance a candidate’s versatility ...

Annie Little - September 22, 2024
law firm managing partner
Top 10 Challenges of Being a Law Firm Managing Partner

Wendy Merrill | Whatever the reason for assuming the role, few attorneys anticipate what awaits them in the MP's corner office.

Wendy Merrill - September 17, 2024
seasons of a legal career
Game Time: Seasons of a Legal Career

Susan Cohodes | For as long as I can remember, I’ve organized my life around a calendar with two sections: football season and waiting for football season.

Susan Cohodes - September 17, 2024
how to be a good mentee
Three Tips on How to Be a Great Mentee

As a long-time mentor, I have had the privilege of mentoring hundreds of mentees. An experienced mentor provides guidance and support, helping mentees grow and develop. Some of these mentor relationships lasted only for a single 30-minute ...

Meyling "Mey" Ly Ortiz - September 10, 2024
Mastering the Art of Client Credit Allocation Conversations

Yuliya LaRoe | Client credit allocation conversations don’t have to be contentious. Here's how to keep calm and ensure your contributions are rewarded.

Yuliya LaRoe - August 26, 2024
attorney burnout
Five Ways to Reduce Lawyer Burnout and Improve Employee Retention

Attorney burnout happens when you have no breaks, no delegation, no balance and no support. Learn to mitigate burnout with Jamie Spannakhe.

Jamie Spannhake - August 18, 2024
less than a full-time lawyer
The Most Important Thing About Being a Less-Than-Full-Time Lawyer

Susan Cohodes | I am ready to be friends with my new role as less than a full-time lawyer.

Susan Cohodes - June 26, 2024
how to shake hands
How to Shake Hands in Two Easy Steps

Bull Garlington | All the worst handshakes and how to handle them.

Bull Garlington - June 25, 2024
executive presence
Unpacking Executive Presence for Young Lawyers

Meyling Ly Ortiz | Now that I’m in-house, executive presence is a phrase I hear often, usually in conversations about influence and leadership.

Meyling "Mey" Ly Ortiz - May 31, 2024
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