I was talking with someone recently about finding balance, and she had some interesting comments. In essence, she’s stressed out about meeting her responsibilities in the various areas of her life, and she feels guilt on top of that stress because she’s out of “balance.” Easy to understand, since we’re all supposed to be in […]
A recent survey by the American Lawyer (no longer available) indicates that law firm associates are frustrated by the perceived lack of communication from law firm partners and management. Problem topics include everything from finances to an associate’s development and advancement to the context for assignments. Clearly, some firms have more problems with communication than […]
Every lawyer working in a law firm is aware that she will someday be expected to bring in new clients. Rainmaking is a key skill for professional advancement, and it’s never too early to begin building those skills. New lawyers face particular challenges in beginning to build a business development program, simply because they’re new. […]
One of the most critical parts of establishing a career, as well as finding work/life balance, is conducting oneself in a way that lets others know they can rely on your word. We’ve all had the experience of counting on someone to carry through on a promise and discovering that they didn’t. Even when there’s […]
Today’s post is for those of you who are fairly new to the practice and those who hate the idea of networking and business development more than anything else you can imagine. Is anybody still reading? Second (perhaps) to legal competence, business development is king of practice. And to bring in business, it’s important to […]