By ALM Staff | May 15, 2024
"I would advise lawyers to start with the fundamentals—focus first on developing their own skills and establishing their practices. You need that foundation be in a position in which you have the time to devote to others and also the knowledge base that will allow you to provide useful, relevant guidance."
By ALM Staff | May 13, 2024
"Treat the partners as if they are your clients. You need to give them your best work product, and don't be afraid to slow down and read through the entire document."
By ALM Staff | May 10, 2024
"Spend more time focusing on being a great lawyer than obsessing about internal advancement."
By ALM Staff | May 8, 2024
"You never know who will become your ally and whom you will impress with your work. Don't disregard an assignment because you perceive it as unimportant or just a one-off."
By ALM Staff | May 6, 2024
"Get to know the business of law (or, as my partner Rachel Adcox calls it, "the business of our business"). For much of their early careers, many associates tend to be focused on doing the work they're assigned and making sure they've billed the hours they need to bill, but don't get the chance to learn or appreciate what happens after that."
By ALM Staff | May 3, 2024
"Practicing while remaining healthy during COVID was a real challenge that required, in some respects, a significant shift in the way we worked and interacted. During that period, versatility and creativity kept me afloat.'
By ALM Staff | May 1, 2024
"But being an effective leader is more than that—communication is key, and the human component—identifying, hiring, developing, supporting and retaining talented attorneys—cannot be understated."
The American Lawyer | How I Made It|Q&A
By ALM Staff | April 29, 2024
"One of my most important responsibilities as chair is to support our attorneys and their needs," Jahan Sharifi says in Law.com latest 'How I Made It' Q&A.
By ALM Staff | April 29, 2024
"One of my most important responsibilities as chair is to support our attorneys and their needs."
By ALM Staff | April 26, 2024
"At the end of the day, every lawyer's currency is their own practice. ...To be considered for leadership, you must first prove your mettle as a lawyer, setting an example for how a firm's business should operate."
Presented by BigVoodoo
The National Law Journal Elite Trial Lawyers recognizes U.S.-based law firms performing exemplary work on behalf of plaintiffs.
GlobeSt. Women of Influence Conference celebrates the women who drive the commercial real estate industry forward.
The New York Law Journal honors attorneys and judges who have made a remarkable difference in the legal profession in New York.
Cullen and Dykman is seeking an associate attorney with a minimum of 5+ years in insurance coverage experience as well as risk transfer and ...
McCarter & English, LLP is actively seeking a midlevel insurance coverage associate for its Newark, NJ and/or Philadelphia, PA offices. ...
McCarter & English, LLP, a well established and growing law firm, is actively seeking a talented and driven associate having 2-5 years o...