Not too long ago, I made partner with my law firm and was put on the “Associates Committee” — our firm’s committee that oversees the progress and advancement of the firm’s associates. Each year we meet for several days and discuss each associate in detail. This new perspective has taught me two things: 1. It is a miracle anyone ever makes it through the associate ranks; and 2. there are several, easily avoidable “sins” that every associate should be aware of to stay on track. Here are 10 of them:
1. Billable hours: They rule supreme, but your reputation is more important. Ten years from now people will not remember or care if you billed 2100 vs. 2000 or less hours, but they will remember the quality, and efficiency, of your work. If there is padding or massive write-offs, you may never find forgiveness.
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