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Wellness for Lawyers
For many lawyers, the terms lawyer and wellness may seem contradictory. Long hours and demands of clients and colleagues can make balancing career and life a struggle. Life often loses. As I recently learned, that trade-off can be life-threatening. Lawyers...
The Downright Hostile Legal Recruiting Market (or, how law firms are retaining top talent).
The market for legal talent is downright hostile at the moment if, that is, you are the one doing the hiring. If you are a lawyer looking for a better fit for you and your talents, it is the opportunity of a lifetime. In the legal world, there is more work than...
Why a Solo Practitioner Would Join a Large Law Firm
If you practice law by yourself or as part of a small team and are looking for something new, the topic of law firm size will come up. Many solo practitioners have had negative experiences at large law firms. But if you are a rainmaker with a book of business, you may...
Creative Ways to Attract and Retain Associates to Help Rainmakers Stay Successful
The perception is that law firms are traditional, stuffy employers. Known for long hours, formal dress codes, hard-driving work ethics, and competitiveness. In many ways, this perception is accurate. However, as the war for talent rages on, some law firms are...
Not Enough Associate Support? What Does This Mean for Law Firm Partners?
Many law firm partners have built a successful practice through the support of others at their law firms. This is especially true at larger and mid-sized law firms. Support comes from all areas of the firm – marketing, legal assistants, accounting, billing, IT,...