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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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12 Reasons Why You Should Work With a (Good) Recruiter for Your Legal Job Search (Part 2 of 3)

Where a candidate has strong credentials, it is almost always to their advantage to work with a capable, experienced leg....

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The Reality of Entertainment Law

Learn what entertainment law is really like in this article.....

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Should I Submit My Materials Through a Friend?

It is, of course, my job to present my candidates with law firm openings as they arise. Every so often I hear in respon....

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12 Reasons Why You Should Work With a (Good) Recruiter for Your Legal Job Search (Part 3 of 3)

Where a candidate has strong credentials, it is almost always to their advantage to work with a capable, experienced leg....

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Why Attorneys Want OUT of In-House

These are attorneys that have gone in-house too early in their careers and are looking to transition back into law firm ....

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What is the best way to find a good legal recruiter?

By 'good,' I mean a recruiter who is highly capable, dedicated and experienced and best for you.....

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Don’t Ignore The “Why”

One of the first questions I ask any potential candidate I might work with is....

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Help! I Think My Firm Is in Trouble

Generally speaking, attorneys do not tend to be risk-taking personalities. This means that we are often loyal, and want ....

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Relocation! Relocation! Relocation!

I had an interesting summer working with a number of U.S. citizens who were working at large firms in London and other f....

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The Importance of Trial Experience for Litigation Candidates

Almost every job listing we see for lateral litigation candidates contains some variation on the words 'trial experience....

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The “Senior Attorney Trap”

A general rule, major firms will not hire a senior attorney just because they are a great lawyer and/or have great crede....

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The Importance of Conflicts in Law Firm Applications

I often encounter candidates who have previously applied to a particular law firm ....

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Senioritis: Diagnosis and Treatment

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What Do Law Firms Mean by “Hopping?”

Hopping' is not something that just rabbits and kangaroos do. The term is also employed by law firms to describe attorne....

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Don't Make a Lateral Move Too Soon

Law firms are businesses and they need to make money. The people receiving your resume might think you are a fabulous pe....

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