Professional Development

How Do You Define Success? Lawyers we admire to tell what success means to them: Simon Chester, Greg Siskind, Nicole Bradick, and more.

Nothing But the Ruth! | I asked non-jerk lawyers: How do you manage to be an effective advocate without acting like an ass — even when dealing with opposing counsel who are?

Building a life outside the office is essential for sustaining a long, satisfying and successful career as a practicing lawyer.

The Friday Five | Life is complicated, but your relationships with your clients don’t have to be.

Chere Estrin | The Nelson Hardiman founder, whose healthcare advocacy work has led to numerous awards, puts an emphasis on delivering the message clearly and succinctly.

Zana Tomich | Before you become an expert in the practice of law, you can (and should) become an expert in client service.

Bull Garlington | Networking sucks. Everybody hates it. I'm here with a list of proven behaviors and tricks that I have deployed in the field or brazenly pilfered from experts.

Merrilyn Astin Tarlton | Instead of going into full-on Godzilla mode when giving tough feedack, try something that actually works.

Analog Attorney | Beautiful personalized notecards from moderately priced to obscenely expensive.

Megan Zavieh | Feeling bogged down by the winter months? Spring forward with these top five solo practice cleanups.