Lessons in Entrepreneurship I Wish I Knew as a First Year Associate
Build a Team As a first-year associate, you are at the bottom of the totem pole. Not only does everyone delegate to you, but you often...
Troubleshooting Law Firm Diversity Efforts
The legal profession is attracting a growing number of people from diverse backgrounds: Women, ethnic minorities, LGBTQ and people with...
5 Survival Tips for New Associates
You have your JD, you’ve been admitted to the bar, and you’ve clinched the associate position you wanted. To family and friends, you’ve...
The Enemy Between Your Ears: How To Not Stand In Your Own Path To Success
More than one new associate has thrived in law school and landed the job of their dreams, only to find themselves stressed out and...
Building Your House On The Rock: The Secrets To Great Networking
The most effective leaders say they surround themselves with people who are smarter than they are. Your network is your personal board of...
On the Nightstand: Book Recommendations by America's Top Lawyers
Charles William Elliot once called them the “most accessible and wisest of counselors, and the most patient of teachers.” Despite all the...
The View from the Top – Fortune 500 Clients on Lawyering Skills, Training, and Diversity
The legal profession has been under much scrutiny the last few years. Do new graduates possess the right lawyering skills to be practice...