Lateral Partner Interview Questions: Are You a Leader or a Follower?
"A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way." — John Maxwell By the time a partner reaches the interview stage, the firm has…
Are you ready for business because I am. Portrait of a mature businesswoman standing outside on the balcony of an office and holding a digital tablet
When Do You Plan to Leave? A Succession Planning Guide for Law Firm Partners
Many small and midsize law firms have not identified a successor or developed a formal succession plan. That isn't because partners don't care what happens to the practice. It's because…
Screenshot
It’s Not Walking a Fine Line: How Legal Representation Impacts Your Bottom Line
It has always been true that every engagement decision a law firm makes is a business decision. However, in recent years, the speed and visibility of the consequences when that…
Screenshot
Is Your Firm Ready for Life After You?: Six Questions Every Senior Attorney Needs to Answer
You have spent decades building something real. A client base that trusts you. A reputation that opens doors. A firm that runs, in no small part, because of you. And…
Most Law Firm Partners Don’t Understand How They’re Paid. That’s Where They Lose Leverage
Most partners don't fully understand how they're paid. They know what hits their account. And that's exactly where leverage gets lost. The legal market has shifted significantly. Average partner compensation…
Screenshot
How to Pass the 6-Second Resume Test: A Legal Recruiter’s Guide for Attorneys
Every day, law firms receive hundreds of resumes from attorneys at every career stage. Partners and hiring managers do not have time to read them all cover to cover. That…
Screenshot
What Attorney Billable Hours Really Say About Your Market Value
Most attorneys treat billable hours like a quota. Hit the number, keep your head down, move on. But the attorneys who negotiate the best compensation packages understand something different: billable…
Screenshot
Five Signs Your Firm Will Pass You Over For Partner
Reaching partnership is one of the most important milestones in a legal career. It represents professional recognition, increased responsibility, and long-term financial opportunity. For many attorneys, it is the culmination…
Law Job Interview Do’s and Don’ts: Using Humor the Right Way
Humor can be a powerful professional tool when used thoughtfully. In law firm interviews, where judgment, discretion, and emotional intelligence are constantly evaluated, humor can either strengthen your candidacy or…
Women Lawyers: What are the 9 Critical Steps to Overcome the Confidence Gap?
The Glass Ceiling: How Women Lawyers Can Overcome the Confidence Gap
Law firms are competing aggressively for top legal talent, and there has never been a better time for women to rise, lead, and command what they are worth. The modern…