Let’s Talk About Recruiters
Lawyers struggle to attract talent who are both capable and a good fit for a firm’s culture. If only there were consultants who firms could… Read More »Let’s Talk About Recruiters
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Retirement for Young and Old Lawyers: Part Three
In Part One, I told you to figure out what you want your retirement to look like. In Part Two I advised you to get… Read More »Retirement for Young and Old Lawyers: Part Three
Changing Law Firms for the Worse (Yet Again)
I was speaking to a recent retiree from a Canadian Big Law firm the other day, and she introduced a new law firm concept to… Read More »Changing Law Firms for the Worse (Yet Again)
That Whooshing Noise
Let’s talk about deadlines. Here are two quotes to get us started: From Douglas Adams, we give you the light-hearted Associate’s perspective: “I love deadlines.… Read More »That Whooshing Noise
Consistently Chaotic
Early in my articles, a senior partner named David asked me to draft a document and gave me a precedent to use. David approved my… Read More »Consistently Chaotic
Greed
Whoever Dies With The Most Stuff Wins –David Mitchell The other day someone asked me why so many lawyers work excessive hours on the road… Read More »Greed
Vacation Frustration
A junior Associate at a law firm called me the other day to complain. There is nothing unusual about that. Associates complain a lot, often… Read More »Vacation Frustration
What Does Loyalty Have To Do With It?
“Leadership is a two-way street, loyalty up and loyalty down.” Grace Murray Hopper I thought that it might be fun to test my skills as… Read More »What Does Loyalty Have To Do With It?
Understanding Crazy
According to the fictional Professor Kingsfield in the movie “The Paper Chase,” law students “come in … (to law school) … with a skull full… Read More »Understanding Crazy
Chasing Unicorns: Changing Law Firm Culture
“Culture eats strategy for breakfast.” Peter Drucker Back when I was a Managing Partner in a law firm, I did not think nearly enough… Read More »Chasing Unicorns: Changing Law Firm Culture