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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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Harrison Barnes featured in Concerned about lifestyle and balance? You probably won’t amount to much in the law, recruiter says

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Attorney Resume and Cover Letter Advice

Here is a collection of attorney résumé and cover letter resources written by experienced legal recruiters, designed ....

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The 7 Steps Attorneys with 5+ Years of Law Firm Experience Must Take to Save Their Legal Careers

These seven choices are fundamental to attorneys and their careers. Each of them is evaluated in-depth in this article ....

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Going In-house? Why You May Be Saying Goodbye to Law Firms for Good

I used to practice corporate law and as such, I saw many friends, classmates, and colleagues who also practiced transact....

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On Being a Happy (and Successful) Lawyer

Stephen C. Ellis is the managing partner at the law firm of Tucker, Ellis & West. Below is the commencement address he g....

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Top 14 Ways Attorneys Can Avoid Burnout from the Stress of Practicing Law

Attorneys face massive amounts of stress on a daily basis due to the nature of their work. Here are 14 ways attorneys c....

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Top 10 Pieces of Advice for First Year Associates

This article discusses the top 10 ways you can be a great lawyer at a large law firm.....

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These 8 Tips Will Make New Attorneys More Effective Communicators

Here are 8 things that make new attorneys more effective communicators.....

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Taking Time Off? Consider What Firms Will Ask When You Seek a Return

Life presents many surprises and the unexpected can change everything overnight. An attorney's spouse can lose his job a....

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10 Tips and Talking Points for Attorneys Being Interviewed by the Media (Everything Attorneys Need to Know About Being Interviewed By the Media)

Here are 10 tips and talking points for attorneys being interviewed by the media. It should help you with a range of co....

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11 Steps for Attorneys to Find Mentors (and Why Attorneys Need Mentors)

Summary: The mentor/mentee relationship can be one of the most valuable for an attorney. Having a good mentor is crucial....

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The Top 5 Long-Term Benefits of Attorneys Remaining Employed With a Single Law Firm

What are some of the long-term benefits of remaining employed with a single law firm throughout your career? You might ....

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The Importance of Gathering Intelligence

It is important to research the firm, practice group, partners, clients, their recent success, and think how your backg....

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Senior Associates - How to Make Oneself More Marketable to Law Firms

Are you considering a move as a senior associate? How can you make yourself more marketable to law firms? Follow these ....

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