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The Legal Intelligencer

Six Tips for Young Lawyers Preparing for Their First Mediation

As a young lawyer, I've found mediating cases to be one of the more enjoyable and rewarding parts of my job. So long as they prepare for a mediation, I have no doubt that any young lawyer can enjoy the mediation process and get excellent results for their clients.
6 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

How to Succeed as a First-Year: A Collection of Advice to New Lawyers

I have been lucky enough to speak with attorneys in my office who have been in our position, understanding the controlled chaos we have been thrown into, and have given advice on simple goals to focus on to succeed early in your practice. The list below is not exhaustive, but the highlights of what I try to remember when trying to traverse the life of a first-year associate.
8 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Meet The Legal Intelligencer's New Young Lawyer Editorial Board

The Legal Intelligencer is proud to announce the members of our new Young Lawyer Editorial Board.
2 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Good News for Zoomers: The Benefits of a Remote Courtroom

Zoomers, while not losing the decorum and respect for the courtroom, should see Zoom litigation as preseason football, or a warm-up for the regular season—for the day we all go back to the courtrooms.
6 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

The Smart Play: Investing in Yourself Through Pro Bono Work

For junior lawyers in particular, pro bono work represents an opportunity to select our work and shepherd it from start to finish; from a practical sense, not engaging would be akin to leaving money on the table.
5 minute read

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An Unlikely Source of Insight for Female Attorneys: LawyerTikTok

Female attorneys are leaving the practice of law. Although this isn't a new problem, it's a problem that has plagued the legal profession for decades. Many departures go unexplained and leave legal employers reeling. While answers may be hard to come by, I suggest that legal employers look to an unlikely source for information: TikTok.
9 minute read

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Embracing the Positive Side of Remote Work as a Young Lawyer

As workplace culture experts and business leaders continue to debate the pros and cons of the growth of remote work, the young lawyer must continue to navigate new challenges presented by a lack of in-office time while embracing the growth opportunities provided by a reconfigured workplace.
5 minute read

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'Stress, Drink, Leave' Study Highlights Risk Factors to Young, Female Attorneys

The purpose of the study is expressly to examine an under-researched part of the attorney experience by systematically investigating specific factors and their impact on mental health, alcohol use and attrition in the legal profession.
6 minute read

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The Legal Is Looking for Attorneys to Join Its Young Lawyer Editorial Board

The Legal Intelligencer is looking for engaged and active young lawyers from all sectors of the legal field to join its Young Lawyer Editorial Board. Our aim is to develop a board that's eager to stake out positions and shine a light on the most consequential issues facing young lawyers today.
2 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Networking Post-COVID: Why In-Person Events Still Matter

In-person communication and collaborative learning allows individuals to engage with one another on a more personal level. The value of in-person interactions shows when distractions are reduced and you're able to pay more attention to the conversation at hand.
3 minute read

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