I spent a number of hours this week speaking with women lawyers of various ages and stages in their careers—senior associates, newly minted counsel and income partners, and highly experienced, long-term income and equity partners. And the verdict was unanimous—all …
This is the time of year when partner meetings, conferences and client events abound! Many of you question whether going to these events is a good use of your time. You review past attendance and think: “That occasion was fun …
Ask lawyers about their biggest challenge in becoming a rainmaker and they will reply, “Time!” Believing that their highest priority is serving the needs of current clients and partners above them on the pecking order, most lawyers select to engage …
Leading ourselves and others in our practices isn’t always easy. Maintaining our focus and balance is critical—and entirely up to us as leaders. Here’s what we know: Our workplaces are becoming more stressful and placing greater demands on our time …
Time, relationships, and knowledge are a lawyer’s three most precious resources— without them, few lawyers can succeed. Wasting one or more of the three resources is a recipe for underperformance. Lawyers’ education (both law school and CLE) has traditionally emphasized …