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Being a Solo Attorney Is Not the Problem - How You Explain It Is

One of the most common misconceptions I encounter among attorneys is the belief that once they leave a law firm and begin practicing on their own, their chances of returning to a respected law firm become slim or nonexistent.Nothing could be further from the truth.....

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Beat Attorney Burnout: Find Happiness in Legal Practice

SUMMARY:This is a transcript from one of my webinars titled How Attorneys Can Beat Burnout and Find Happiness in Legal Practice.The focus is on the critical human need for positive feedback and encouragement to sustain a successful and fulfilling legal career. The webinar explains how toxic or unsup....

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Attorney Career Success: Optimizing Your Process for Lasting Results

SUMMARY:This is a transcript from one of my webinars titled Attorney Career Success: Focus on Process, Not Results. The focus is on how shifting one's mindset from obsessing over immediate outcomes, like money or prestige, to building sustainable professional processes can dramatically transform a l....

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Building a Profitable Legal Career: The Power of Repeatable Work

SUMMARY:This is a transcript from one of my webinars titled The Profitability Process: Why the Most Valuable Legal Work is Work That Repeats Itself. The focus is on the critical importance of securing "repeatable work" to ensure long-term career stability and success in the legal profession. Rather ....

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Attorney Career Trends: What the Fastest-Growing Practice Areas Mean for Your Future

The legal profession is changing quickly, and attorneys who understand where demand is rising will have a major advantage in the years ahead. BCG Attorney Search’s report, The 20 Hottest and Fastest-Growing Practice Areas for Attorneys, arrives at exactly the right time. It highlights the practice....

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The Importance of Researching Potential Employers

If you are a law student, law school graduate, or law firm employee, it is crucial to research potential employers befor....

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Reference Checking: What Is It And What Are The Legal Issues Involved?

Employers primarily use background investigations and reference checks to gather more information about potential employ....

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Legal Networking Like a Pro in Law School

Networking is about making connections with other people. Lawyers need to network throughout their careers to secure new....

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Master the Craft of Legal Writing

The instruction of practice-oriented skills in law schools is under increasing pressure. Legal writing is among the most....

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Public Interest and Government Careers and When to Apply

Definition of Public Interest Law PracticeIn the public service, lawyers have six primary practice settings. We will bri....

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Biglaw Firm: What Is It and Is It Worth It?

What is Biglaw Firm like? The most successful and largest law firms have workspaces, cultures, and salary scales that de....

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Law School Resumes and Legal Resumes - Steps To Success

Your resume is usually the first contact you have with a potential employer during a job search. This shows your accompl....

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Getting Your First Legal Job: What You Need to Know

Following the bar exam, you must now turn your attention to finding a job after law school. How can you get your first l....

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United States Attorneys: Who Are They?

A United States Attorney represents the federal government in a United States court of appeals or district court.....

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What Kind of Lawyer Do You Want to Be?

That is a good question! It is vital to figure out how to create a career that you will truly enjoy!Lawyers seeking to b....

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What You Need To Know About Law Firms: The Culture, The Clients, The Compensation, And More

IntroductionIn the U.S. and throughout the world, there are thousands of law firms looking to hire law students. The cho....

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What Makes Working in a Law Firm Better Than Being a Solo Practitioner?

Each week, there is a new story about a partner leaving their firm to start a new one or make the switch to another. Att....

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What Does A Lawyer Do Anyways?

Most laws in the U.S. cannot be avoided. Among other things, laws set business rules, establish government powers, preve....

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(Law Firm) Lawyer DISC Personality Types: 'The Winner' (D)

After reading this article's title, it's highly likely that you already question its utility. And why not? After....

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Hogan Lovells adds tech-focused patent litigator as partner in Northern California

Global law firm Hogan Lovells announced today that IP litigator Nitin Gambhir has joined the firm’s Intellectual Prope....

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