English

June 09, 2006 | New York Law Journal

We have a lawyer who is very affable and pleasant to his peers, but several of the staff have mentioned to some of us that his behavior is unprofessional and borderline rude. Is there anything we can do?

By Holly English

3 minute read

November 25, 2002 | National Law Journal

Q&A about the reasons for giving feedback -- and how to do it right.

By Holly English

4 minute read

October 07, 2003 | The Legal Intelligencer

Q: I've recently joined a large law firm and need advice on handling my image. Specifically, I look very young for my age. How can I best look credible to my fellow lawyers and, more importantly, my clients? Any tips regarding clothing, demeanor or anything else?

By Holly English

4 minute read

September 02, 2003 | The Legal Intelligencer

Q. I am an associate in a smaller firm with lots of work. There is a new associate, Dan, who repeatedly asks fellow associates to assist him with assignments. He waits until right before the deadline, panics, and tries to unload the assignment. He never returns to the originating attorney to discuss his difficulties with the assignment. There is an associate culture in this firm of only asking when help is really needed, but never refusing when asked.

By Holly English

4 minute read

April 29, 2003 | Law.com

We live in a youth-obsessed culture, but looking too young can have its disadvantages. For instance, if you're just starting out at a law firm and you look very young for your age, you may want to take extra care to seem credible to fellow lawyers and clients. Regardless of whom you're dealing with, there are a few points to keep in mind as a youthful-looking practitioner.

By Holly English

4 minute read

January 17, 2005 | New Jersey Law Journal

A preliminary report of lawyers two to three years into their careers has yielded one striking finding so far: women in the study are earning an average of $66,000, while men are earning $80,000.

By Holly English

4 minute read

February 03, 2004 | Law.com

Now that you've made partner, and undoubtedly will have more employees to mind, you're in the perfect position to become the kind of boss that people love rather than loathe. Here's why being a good boss matters -- and here's how to make it happen.

By Holly English

7 minute read

April 21, 2006 | Law.com

How should you deal with a backstabbing co-worker? Holly English, of counsel at Post, Polak, Goodsell, MacNeill & Strauchler, offers some tips about how to deal with office troublemakers, including how to confront the bully, when to go to your supervisor and even how to generate your own gossip in self-defense. The most important thing, says English, is to not let the backstabber get away with it; confront the problem.

By Holly English

5 minute read

February 18, 2002 | New Jersey Law Journal

Many law firms think of themselves as a family. It`s one of the most frequent metaphors used to describe a company or professional firm, usually said proudly: "We like to think of ourselves as family." It can be a blessing; however, it can also be a curse.

By Holly English

7 minute read

July 29, 2002 | National Law Journal

Q&A about crediting pro bono hours and mediating between two partners who don`t get along.

By Holly English

10 minute read