Thirty-two years in the legal profession, the last 15 of which have been as a recruiter and consultant, has provided a unique perspective on the career paths of lawyers. I have witnessed some, who I would have bet would become wildly successful, fall far below expectations. Others, who, early in their careers, were not superstars, ultimately rose to extraordinarily high levels, much to the surprise of many who started with them.
What gives? It is impossible to fully answer such a query within the constraints of this single column, since so many individual factors come into play. Nevertheless, the six most common mistakes I have observed, which have derailed many of the best and brightest, will be discussed. The first three are the subject of this month’s column.
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