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Litigation Daily

Moving Beyond Individual Tasks to Seeing How a Case Works 'From Start to Finish'

We gather some advice for aspiring partners from litigators who recently joined the partnership ranks at Quinn Emanuel, Perkins Coie, Skadden, Sidley and Cooley.
6 minute read

Daily Business Review

Some Observations for Anyone Who's Thinking About Leaving Their Firm to Open Their Own Practice

There was no plotting. There was no attempt to copy files or park new cases in a new entity. I was done and that was that. No time to read all about starting a law firm. No time to register for a seminar. No time to plan. Just go do it.
9 minute read

Corporate Counsel

How to Best Position Yourself for the Top Legal Job

Securing the opportunity to move from the DGC to GC seat can be one of the most difficult professional moves for a lawyer. This article addresses several ways a thoughtful deputy can position themselves to be the heir apparent and take the GC seat.
5 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

The Law Firm Transition: What Are Our Ethical Obligations?

When you make the decision to leave your law firm, it can get complicated. There are ethical obligations to both clients and your firm colleagues.
6 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Five Ways Thought Leadership Can Be a Talent Magnet for Your Firm

The law firms that consistently publish thought leadership can gain a recruiting and retention edge over their peers and competitors that do not.
7 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

'A Win for Employees and Employers': How the 'JOBS' Program Helps Probationers Find Work

"It is an opportunity to take part in a transformational approach to rehabilitation that seeks to break the cycle," writes retired Superior Court Judge Mark Sandson.
5 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Volunteering for Mock Trial Competitions Leads to Real Improvement in Trial Skills

As another high school mock trial season comes to a close, here are some reflections on lessons that mock trial students learn that can also be applied by real attorneys to real life trials in order to improve their presentation skills in the courtroom.
11 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Finding Contributor-Level Work as a Truly Senior Counsel

Former GCs and other senior level lawyers are now highly desirable for almost any kind of contract work – both at the high end as Interim General Counsels, but also more commonly in quality worker bee roles.
3 minute read

Texas Lawyer

'There Is an Art to Losing': Five Tips for Reframing Your Losses Into Wins

"Learning does not occur, as it is often taught in law school, in a neat and tidy linear progression," writes columnist Michael P. Maslanka.
7 minute read

Law.com

When You Feel Connected, You Never Want to Miss a Day of Work

A sense of belonging is not a luxury; it's a fundamental need we are hardwired to seek out. However, in a society that often prioritizes success and productivity, the importance of these connections can be overlooked, leading to increased feelings of isolation.
7 minute read

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