Law Firm Life is Now Available

I am thrilled to announce that my latest ebook, Law Firm Life, is available for purchase on Amazon. It’s the guide I needed before starting work at a large law firm after graduation and covers: How to set up your home and finances to prepare for working lifeTips...

It’s April – Got a New Job Yet?

The year is a quarter over. If you resolved to get a new job this year, it’s time to check in on your progress. I love movie trailers. I always get to the theater (remember theaters?) early enough to watch them. They’re full of promise and possibilities. I also...

Business Travel Tips for Young Lawyers

My first business trip as a young lawyer was exciting—I was thrilled to get out of the office and into the real world. While the senior lawyers in the office grumbled a bit about work travel, saying it sounded more fun than it really was, business travel has never...

Delegating Tips for Lawyers

Associate retention is a hot topic these days. Sure, signing bonuses are a major draw enticing associates to their next firm, but every lateral move requires a decision: stick with the devil you know, or transition to the devil you don’t? Midlevel and senior...

Low-Key Self-Promotion (Brand Building) Tips

  Talk about self-promotion! Have you seen this meme? If you’re somebody who feels uncomfortable with the idea of self-promotion, or simply rolls your eyes when you see a post like the gushing prose above, you probably prefer the top statement to announce big...