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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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Why You Need to Keep It Simple in an Attorney Interview

Think about the people who interview you. They have no interest in long-winded stories from you about this or that. All ....

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Why You Need to Forget Everything Boring on Your Attorney Resume

I’m sure there are a lot of things you have an interest in. This may include a 30-minute explanation as to why you los....

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The Five Things Employers Really Want to Know during a Law Firm Interview

SUMMARY:Maximizing your chances of landing your dream job hinges on effectively answering five crucial questions that ev....

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The Easiest Way to Screw Up an Attorney Interview

Several years ago a friend called me and encouraged me to interview at his law firm. He told me people at the firm were ....

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Stressed Out as an Attorney? How to Deal With the Stress of Being a Lawyer

Driving to court yesterday, a guy bumped my fender and I screamed at him in the street for 10 minutes. I think the stre....

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Is there Any Point for Attorneys Working Their Tail Off Inside of Law Firms, Being Abused and Worrying About Career Security?

Summary: Why is it that so many attorneys feel helpless and unfulfilled?Lately I have heard many attorneys ask "What's t....

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If an Attorney is Exhausted and Cannot Sleep Most Nights Due to Stress What Should they Do?

Question: Many nights, I'm exhausted but I can't sleep. Either I can't nod off at all, or I wake up in the middle of the....

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What if a Law Firm Associate Discovers Evidence of Fraud on Behalf of a Client During Due Diligence?

Question: What if an associate performing due diligence on a transaction discovers evidence of fraud by her client? What....

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If Someone is Giving Notice in Your Law Firm Soon, Is it Acceptable to Tell Others?

Question: A secretary at your small firm, with whom you’re friendly, confides that she has found a new job in another ....

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Dealing with the Interview Taboo

Summary: Learn how to deal with this interview question that many attorneys often answer wrong.....

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How Attorneys Can Get a Job During and After a Federal Clerkship

Find out what you should do to get your next legal job after gaining experience in a federal clerkship.....

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A Career Guide for Law Firm Partners

With clear and proven insights on rainmaking, business plans, lateral moves and more, BCG’s Comprehensive Guide for L....

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Too Many Transitions Without Ever Having Moved

In the legal recruiting business, too many transitions between firms can limit your mobility.....

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It’s How You Play the Game

During my career I have had the opportunity to work with some pretty famous and influential figures.....

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A Summer Evening at the Ballet

I spent three hours last night watching one of the greatest ballerinas on earth Gillian Murphy perform at Lincoln Center....

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