While economists may debate whether we are in the midst of a recession, law firms will need to plan their staffing accordingly. Fortunately, the legal business model is a malleable one. So, in the face of this uncertainty, now is the time to recession-proof your...
Becoming a partner at a major law firm is quite an accomplishment, but with it comes a shift in roles: you have now moved from labor to management. Being in management, you are now responsible for maintaining or growing the pie – either by growing business with...
Considering a career in law? If you are considering going to law school but you are not 100% sure if it is the right decision for you, you may want to consider going to a professionally trained career counselor for guidance. After all, you may be plunking down enough...
Your job search can change overnight. One day, you can be all down in the dumps because you are out of work or soon will be. Then, in an instant, it can all change. You get that call: “We’d like to make you an offer.” You can’t believe your lucky stars. This law firm...
I am glad that most law firms are offering outplacement to their departing attorneys in some fashion or another. Yet, there is one qualification that often gets overlooked, and that is if the outplacement provider has any mental health training. Losing a job can be...
