Phil Karter

Phil Karter

June 27, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer

Artificial Intelligence for Lawyers: Not Ready for Prime Time

Now, there is a new temptation—and, to paint a somewhat frightening picture—for some lawyers it is metamorphosizing from a curiosity into the starting point for legal research.

By Phil Karter

6 minute read

April 07, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer

Finding Your Obi-Wan: The Importance of Mentorship in Furthering the Young Lawyer's Career

When embarking on a legal career, the value of a good mentoring relationship within a law firm is no less important to a young lawyer's career advancement.

By Phil Karter

6 minute read

August 23, 2022 | The Legal Intelligencer

How to Make It Rain: Feeding and Nurturing the Client Relationship

For those "younger farmers" hoping to turn a trickle into a good soaking rainstorm, here are a few modest suggestions to get you started.

By Phil Karter

5 minute read

April 08, 2022 | The Legal Intelligencer

Successfully Orbiting the Mothership in a Satellite Office

Although the distinctions between practicing law in a firm's primary office or a satellite office are important to think through, a satellite office career can be both gratifying and liberating, with less bureaucracy and politicking than may exist in the firm's principal office.

By Phil Karter

7 minute read

September 10, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer

Successfully Navigating the Client Transition Conundrum

Regardless of whether firms mandate retirement or not, they all share a common concern, which is how to ensure the preservation and eventual transition of client relationships to the next generation.

By Phil Karter

6 minute read

August 02, 2021 | Pro Mid Market

Transitioning to Private Practice From an In-House or Government Position

For law firms, experience comes in many forms and can largely be a product of the environment in which a firm trains and mentors its younger lawyers (that and a few grey hairs here and there).

By Phil Karter and Mark Lubin

6 minute read

June 30, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer

Transitioning to Private Practice From an In-House or Government Position

For law firms, experience comes in many forms and can largely be a product of the environment in which a firm trains and mentors its younger lawyers (that and a few grey hairs here and there).

By Phil Karter and Mark Lubin

6 minute read

June 16, 2017 | Corporate Counsel

What to Do When the IRS Comes Knocking

Take a list of actions a company can take to facilitate a smooth and robust audit defense.

By Phil Karter and Kevin F. Sweeney

11 minute read