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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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How to Handle a Big Law Layoff

As a recruiter, I occasionally encounter candidates who have been laid off by their firms. At most AmLaw 100 firms, the ....

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Weighing Options for a Legal Career: Moving from Boutique Law Firm to Large Firm or In-House Department in New York

Question: I am a second-year associate at a New York-based boutique law firm. I am considering moving either to a large ....

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How Can I Make a Move as a First-Year Associate without Ruining My Relationship with My Current Firm?

Question: I am a first-year corporate associate at a large Boston firm and I am thinking of moving in search of a more i....

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Why is Too Much Experience Held Against an Attorney When they are Looking for a New Job?

Question: Can too much experience be a bad thing? I recently interviewed with a large firm for an associate position. I ....

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How Can a Partner Make a Lateral Move Without a Book of Business?

Question: What advice can you give to a senior associate or junior partner looking to make a move? I have been with my p....

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Should I Give Notice to My Law Firm Right After Receiving a Job Offer from a New Law Firm?

Question: When should a job offer be considered a "firm" offer for the purpose of giving notice to your current employer....

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Should a Law Firm Associate Move from a Large Law Firm to a Smaller Law Firm to Increase Their Odds of Making Partner?

Question: I am a mid/upper-level associate at a top firm in a large Midwestern city. Although my reviews have generally ....

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What Should I Do If the Legal Recruiter Working with Is Not Following Up with Firms They Have Submitted Me To?

Question: How do I stop working with a headhunter who has submitted my resume to many law firms but has not followed up ....

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What Should I Do if My Legal Recruiter Sent My Resume to a Law Firm Without My Consent?

Question: A recruiter I was dealing with sent my resume, without my authorization or knowledge, to Law Firm X. At or aro....

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What Should I Wear to a Law Firm Interview Known for Casual Dress?

Question: I have some upcoming interviews, all at major firms with year-round casual dress. What do I wear?....

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How Soon Can a Junior Attorney Leave Their First Law Firm Job? Four Important Questions to Answer for Junior Attorneys Considering Looking for a New Job

Question: I graduated from Columbia and have been working as a corporate lawyer in a big downtown firm for the last six ....

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How Can I Change Practice Areas Early on in My Career as an Attorney?

Question: I am a first-year associate from a top-five law school, where I earned some distinction. I am miserable at my ....

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How Likely Am I to Be Laid Off as a New Junior Associate in a Law Firm?

Question: I have just accepted an offer to work as an associate next fall for a major New York law firm. In the wake of ....

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How Can I Express My Displeasure at Not Receiving a Bonus This Year from My Law Firm?

Question: I am a well-regarded associate at a large law firm, which is giving a sizeable bonus this year. The bonus is b....

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What Can a Law Firm Attorney Do if they Are Sick and Tired of Working Long Hours?

Question: I am a second-year litigation associate at a top New York City firm. I graduated in the top 3 percent of my cl....

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