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October 11, 2019 | New Jersey Law Journal
Who Watches the Watchmen?This past year judicial ethics were in the limelight when several New Jersey Superior Court judges made statements from the bench that caught the attention of both local and national media.
By NJLJ Young Lawyers Advisory Board
5 minute read
October 04, 2019 | The American Lawyer
Cutting-Edge Practice Areas Are a Worthy Challenge for Young LawyersThere are concrete steps young lawyers can take to get in on the ground floor and form a solid foundation of knowledge in an emerging field.
By The Young Lawyer Editorial Board
9 minute read
October 03, 2019 | The Legal Intelligencer
Psst … Your Bias Is Showing—a Response From YL Editorial BoardWe chose to respond not because we're necessarily offended, but because we believe in challenging one another and promoting honest discussion.
By The Young Lawyer Editorial Board
3 minute read
September 13, 2019 | Corporate Counsel
Lawyers With Empathy in PracticeThe journey for lawyers in becoming empathic listeners is one that can be accomplished through a more intentional embrace of practice and client management principles.
By Alexander C. Gavis and Mark E. Young
10 minute read
September 10, 2019 | The American Lawyer
The Archaic Bar Character and Fitness Exam Needs to Be ReformedIt is past time to reexamine the character and fitness process and critically scrutinize the patchwork, inconsistent and ambiguous standards.
By The Young Lawyer Editorial Board
9 minute read
August 12, 2019 | New Jersey Law Journal
Sales: The Missing Class from 3L YearTips to not only arm yourself to become a business development champion, but to present to your firm/employer as ways they can help you develop into the mini rainmaker they so want you to be.
By Young Lawyers Advisory Board
10 minute read
July 31, 2019 | The Legal Intelligencer
Jumping on the Partnership Track: Is It the Best Move for You?The legal profession is filled with highly motivated and ambitious professionals. It is therefore unsurprising that the dream of becoming a shareholder or partner preoccupies the minds of many young lawyers.
By The Young Lawyer Editorial Board
7 minute read
July 30, 2019 | The American Lawyer
Associates Just Want the Truth About Billable Hour RequirementsLaw firms need to be honest about what they expect, our Young Lawyer Editorial Board writes.
By The Young Lawyer Editorial Board
7 minute read
July 19, 2019 | New Jersey Law Journal
Commuter Commiseration: Tips Lawyers Can Use to Make Travel Time More ProductiveFor attorneys, who often travel to court or meetings with clients in addition to trekking to the office, time on the road can really add up. But this time should not be considered “lost.”
By Young Lawyers Advisory Board
6 minute read
June 26, 2019 | The American Lawyer
To Young Lawyers, Succession Planning Is a Necessity, Not an OptionAs younger generations begin to step into leadership roles at firms and take key roles in client relationships, firms would be well-served by taking younger lawyers' concerns into account.
By The Young Lawyer Editorial Board
8 minute read
