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September 18, 2018 | Law.com

Law firms need to consider a range of options for achieving their aspirations

Why laterals and combinations are options many firms pursue

By Mary K Young and Kent Zimmermann

8 minute read

August 31, 2018 | The American Lawyer

Law Firms Benefit by Showing Attorneys That Family Matters

Firms can help themselves—and their employees—by introducing family-friendly policies.

By The Young Lawyer Editorial Board

9 minute read

August 29, 2018 | The Legal Intelligencer

Effective Advocacy From Young Lawyers Requires Less Hostility, More Civility

Nowadays, civility is often substituted for hostility. The Perry Masons of the world have long been eclipsed by the likes of Harvey Specter (Suits), Jack McCoy (Law & Order), and Patty Hewes (Damages).

By The Young Lawyer Editorial Board

9 minute read

August 08, 2018 | The American Lawyer

From the YL Board: The Real Issues That Prevent Gender Equity in the Law

Three myths that continue to hold women back in the legal profession.

By The Young Lawyer Editorial Board

9 minute read

August 07, 2018 | Corporate Counsel

A Need for Lawyers With Empathy

There is an opportunity—and a need—for lawyers to be better listeners, a skill not typically honed in law school and developed during the course of one's career.

By Alexander C. Gavis and Mark E. Young

8 minute read

July 23, 2018 | New Jersey Law Journal

Post-Bar Freedom:  Make the Most of Your Last Real Summer

OP-ED: A few ideas on how to spend the final weeks before embarking on your legal career.

By Young Lawyers Advisory Board

1 minute read

July 09, 2018 | The American Lawyer

Stagnant Progress on Law Firm Diversity Can't Continue

The American Lawyer's Young Lawyer Editorial Board calls for new ways of thinking to make meaningful change when it comes to diversity.

By The Young Lawyer Editorial Board

11 minute read

June 19, 2018 | New Jersey Law Journal

Young Says 'Practicing Law' Takes Just That: Practice

“'Practicing law' is just that: as time goes by, you learn from experience. As I became a more seasoned lawyer, I was increasingly exposed to younger lawyers that worked on my clients' matters and under my direction. I found that I enjoyed being the 'teacher' in an 'on the job teaching' format."

By Gary Young

1 minute read

June 07, 2018 | New Jersey Law Journal

Electronic Filing:  Has eCourts Lived Up to the Bar's Expectations?

OP-ED: While eCourts is a step in the right direction, it is not a perfect system. There are still several items that can be improved to help the profession and serve the general public.

By Young Lawyers Advisory Board

1 minute read

June 01, 2018 | The American Lawyer

We Need an Open Dialogue on Mental Health in the Law

The numbers are striking, and the concern is real. The legal industry needs to address lawyers' mental well-being.

By The Young Lawyer Editorial Board

8 minute read