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The American Lawyer

Want to Thin Your Law Firm's Head Count? Mandate 3 or More Days of Office Attendance

Lawyers overwhelmingly want more flexibility, and they're willing to jump ship to get it, a recent survey of 350 Big Law attorneys found.
7 minute read

Law.com

How to Make It: What Are the Biggest Career Mistakes Associates Make?

"Developing a plan, discussing it with a mentor and sponsor, and then working toward it is something everyone should do—no matter the level of seniority."
3 minute read

Law.com

How I Made Partner: 'Civility and Client Service Is Always at the Center of My Practice,' Says Arjun Sivakumar of Brown Rudnick

"I would strongly encourage any associate to make a name for themselves both at their firm, in the community and in their network."
11 minute read

Law.com

How to Make It: Young Attorneys Want a Future With a Hybrid Workplace

Associates are "overwhelmingly in favor of hybrid arrangements."
2 minute read

Law.com

How I Made Partner: 'Approach Hard Situations With Enthusiasm,' Says Julia Forbess of Fenwick & West

"I've found that people like to work with those that are excited by a challenge and approach hard situations with enthusiasm."
6 minute read

The American Lawyer

Lawyers Burned the Candle at Both Ends in 2021. Faltering Demand Could Cost Jobs Anyway.

Firms are already looking at stealth layoffs as demand tails off, one recruiter said.
10 minute read

Law.com

How to Make It: Will a Mindfulness Practice Benefit Your Legal Practice?

"Tibetan meditative tradition, there's a piece of advice they're very fond of giving. They say, 'Short moments, many times.' It's a valid way to practice, and it's a viable way for a busy lawyer who has their nose in their computer to practice mindfulness."
4 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Why Employers Should Consider Permanently Adopting Flexible Work Arrangements

Providing employees with meaningful choices regarding their work schedules may improve lawyer well-being and overall happiness. Happier employees may lead to overall improved outcomes.
6 minute read

Connecticut Law Tribune

Watch the Video: Attorney Norm Pattis Drops His Pants, Delivers Explicit-Laden Performance

"The woke elite are much in need of ridicule and comedic take down; so are the semi-literate half-wits who rally around them," wrote New Haven attorney Norman Pattis. "So if you are offended by use of the "n" word in that comedic skit consider the possibility that the joke is at your expense."
5 minute read

Daily Business Review

Calling for an End to the 24/7, 365 Lawyer 

If we do not receive that order on Sunday night or read that email in the middle of the night, the likelihood is that no one is going to die. Let's reduce stress and improve the quality of our lives.
6 minute read

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