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If you ever worked in a large law firm (think BigLaw), it probably looked like balance would be much easier to achieve outside that institution. What a shock, then, to find out that work-life balance as a solo attorney is no easier to find, even ...

When you are a first-year associate in a big law firm the way is fraught with booby-traps. Here are 17 tips to help you become an excellent attorney. A family friend recently graduated from law school and will be starting his career at a large ...

“Law is a jealous mistress.” After two of my own divorces, I got a better idea of how lawyers can have successful relationships.

Meyling Ly | Start a "Done-List" to track your accomplishments and be prepared to show your value.

How much does it cost to start a law firm? We asked a few experts. Key Takeaways Starting a New Solo Law Firm? In case you hadn’t noticed, a lot of those new lawyers who can’t find jobs are hanging out a solo shingle. Add to that those lawyers ...

Business development coaching can help lawyers meet their goals for both short- and long-term success.  When the pandemic hit, the world shut down. Except it didn’t. Lawyers across the globe continued serving their clients remotely and ...

Trust account problems are one of the top reasons lawyers are disciplined in the U.S. Certainly there are attorneys whose trust accounting activities are egregious—even criminal. But this doesn't account for all of the problems. Far too often, ...

Jay Harrington | Being more proactive in your business development creates a win-win for yourself and your contacts.

Meyling Ly Ortiz | Starting your first job in-house? Here are a few suggestions for making a successful transition.

Ruth Carter wants you to read these four books before opening a law firm — and she shares two top 10 lists from lawyers around the web. Jay Foonberg’s “How to Start and Build a Law Practice” has long been the go-to book that many ...