Matthew Murray

Matthew Murray

November 09, 2022 | The Legal Intelligencer

How to Succeed as a First-Year: A Collection of Advice to New Lawyers

I have been lucky enough to speak with attorneys in my office who have been in our position, understanding the controlled chaos we have been thrown into, and have given advice on simple goals to focus on to succeed early in your practice. The list below is not exhaustive, but the highlights of what I try to remember when trying to traverse the life of a first-year associate.

By Vincent C. Sallan and Matthew Murray

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