Podcast

Megan Zavieh | Non-engagement letters are exactly what they sound like: the opposite of an engagement letter. 

Joan Feldman | Quitting is pretty tough for those of us who believe our highest accomplishment is to dig in our heels and persevere.

Have you noticed how reluctant lawyers are to discuss retirement? The mere mention of the change causes discomfort. You might recognize these five obstacles to discussing your own retirement. Obstacles and Actions for Planning Retirement Being ...

Roy Ginsburg | This is no time to be shy. Clients are never as price-sensitive as you think.

How do you design compensation plans that are good for your law firm and the new hire? Follow the wise counsel of the rule of thirds. Compensation plans have become a hot topic as competition increases for good attorneys. Yet here’s the problem: ...

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.

What makes a great lawyer? Is it intelligence, good people skills, effective writing? Five traits that make a lawyer stand above the rest.

Sally Schmidt | Six associate business development activities to help young lawyers get a running start building their law practices.

Teddy Snyder | “That’s 110% accurate,” said the attorney. I mentally groaned. Too often, parties start negotiations unprepared to show why their offer or demand is reasonable.