Kate Reder Sheikh

September 04, 2024 | The American Lawyer

In many professions, seniority is a pure asset. In lateral law firm moves, seniority tips over and becomes a hindrance for many roles starting in the sixth year.

By Kate Reder Sheikh

4 minute read

July 12, 2024 | Pro Mid Market

In the Big Law-Mid Law Talent Tango, Who's Taking the Lead?

The value propositions of Mid Law and Big Law are, to paint with a broad brush, diametrically opposed. While it's easy to understand the appeal of both, the transition between the two can be fraught.

By Kate Reder Sheikh

5 minute read

March 29, 2024 | The American Lawyer

What Becomes of Laid-Off (and Retooled) Associates?

"I encouraged those coming up to focus on building grit as part of their toolboxes. ... Associates in 2024 are being called upon to demonstrate that grit from the jump," writes Kate Reder Sheikh.

By Kate Reder Sheikh

7 minute read

October 24, 2023 | Law.com

When Demand Slows, It's on Law Firms to Help Their Associates Succeed

There are two main reasons that an associate doesn't have enough work to do: (1) they are being frozen out and should be looking for another job or (2) client demand is down. The latter is the more prevalent scenario by a mile. And nothing about it is on the associate to rectify.

By Kate Reder Sheikh

3 minute read

April 14, 2022 | The American Lawyer

Law Firms' Outdated Fear of Social Media—and How to Fix It

Despite the opportunity social media offers firms with talent and clients, too many treat it as a risk that must be managed.

By Kate Reder Sheikh and Liz Gil

7 minute read

January 21, 2022 | The American Lawyer

Does the Law Firm of the Future Need to Be More Progressive?

"People want to feel like they are part of something bigger," a former Am Law 50 associate said. Some smaller firms are showing how to make that a reality.

By Kate Reder Sheikh and Julian Sarafian

6 minute read

September 15, 2021 | The American Lawyer

Tradition Won't Carry Big Law Toward a Brighter Future—Innovation Will

Young lawyers aren't interested in stodgy firms, and neither are clients. Law firms can build something better by emulating the tech clients they fight over.

By Kate Reder Sheikh and Julian Sarafian

6 minute read

July 09, 2020 | The American Lawyer

For Lawyer-Parents, the Pandemic Risks Creating a 'Lost Generation of Associates'

If law firms don't think carefully about their plans to return to the office, they could hamstring lawyers who need to be home with their children during the pandemic.

By Kate Reder Sheikh

4 minute read

August 23, 2019 | The American Lawyer

Make Your Firm Family-Friendly—Don't Just Say You Are

What can law firms do to be truly supportive of their attorneys?

By Kate Reder Sheikh

4 minute read

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