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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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''If You Come to a Fork in the Road, Take It'': Yogi-ism's for Tough Times

Most of us remember that famous Yogi Berra quote: ''If you come to a fork in the road, take it!'' Earlier this week, I ....

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Dear Firm, I Am Not Toilet Paper. Yours Truly, Laid Off Associate

The legal landscape has changed. What was once fertile ground is now nothing but dust and endless desert. You may not ha....

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Keeping A Level Head In These Crazy Times And Preparing For The Worst Case Scenario

Every day seems to bring news of yet another firm laying off employees. Many attorneys are wondering if their firm or th....

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Turning To Plan B

The media has tremendous power to magnify economic trends and alter our perceptions. In a world of 24/7 news coverage, w....

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No, You Should Not Quit Your Job before Securing a New One

The other day, I received a call from a junior litigation associate looking to make a move from top law in Chicago. We s....

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To Snuggie TM... or Not To Snuggie TM: Finding Warmth and Humor in a Chaotic Legal Market

Does the ad below look inviting to you? Have you been reading about the soaring success rate of the SnuggieTM? Did frien....

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Steps for a Solid Recovery Once You've Been Laid Off

Your managing partner walks into your office and closes the door. The look on this person's face is grim and you feel a....

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Will Contract Work Hurt Chances Of Landing A Full-time Job?

Question: I was recently laid off from my law firm due to the economic downturn. I am working hard to find a new positi....

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Positioning Yourself for Partnership: Strategies for Senior Associates with Portable Business Making a Lateral Move to a New Firm

A senior associate or ''counsel'' with significant portable business is a sought after commodity. Many attorneys who re....

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Whirligig of Time

This is undoubtedly an unpopular question for a legal recruiter to ask, but why are you an attorney?....

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Is Telling a Headhunter That You Are About to Be Laid-off a Good Move?

Question:I am a mid-level corporate associate, and have just been told that I am being laid off because there is not eno....

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Honesty is the Best Policy

In today's down market, news of firm layoffs have unfortunately become all too common. If you are one of the unlucky on....

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How Becoming a Mentor Can Help Advance Your Professional Career

Mentoring is an invaluable tool for career growth and development. It offers a valuable opportunity for both mentors an....

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Responding to Criticism: Survival Strategies

A large law firm can be a harsh work environment. When you take a group of intelligent, ambitious, left-brained individu....

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Handling References: A Basic Guide

You just had a good interview. In fact, it was great! You really connected with the people that you met. You found the p....

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