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[Webinar] What’s Keeping Legal Leadership Up at Night? - August 19th, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EDT

Association of Certified E-Discovery... on 8/7/2025

Modern Pressures, Measured Responses: A Candid Conversation Between GCs and Law Firm Leaders - The ground beneath the legal industry is shifting, and leaders are feeling it in real time. From the unpredictable pace of AI...more

I Was Never Going to Be That Guy

Ary Rosenbaum - The Rosenbaum Law Firm P.C. on 8/4/2025

When I was getting ready for law school, I watched The Firm. Tom Cruise, fresh-faced and full of promise, with all these big-name law firms throwing money at him like he was a first-round draft pick. A Mercedes. A Rolex. A...more

Law Firms Are Bleeding Talent Because They Refuse to Build Leaders

Best Era on 7/23/2025

Law firms have a leadership crisis. Not a shortage of managing partners or practice group heads, but a fundamental inability to develop actual leaders from within their ranks. The traditional model of promoting the best...more

Navigating Generational Friction in Law Firms

LawVision on 4/29/2025

In May of 2023, I (Mike) tried to raise awareness of the challenges of navigating generational changes by focusing on the impact on partner compensation… The post Navigating Generational Friction in Law Firms appeared first...more

Law Firms Must Get “Unreasonable” To Win The Talent Wars

Best Era on 3/31/2025

As an adjunct legal professor, I’m fortunate to get to spend time with law students. They are smart, hardworking, and ready to make valuable contributions to the legal profession. And they’re different from lawyers of...more

How to Build a Legacy by Asking, "What's Next?"

Baker Donelson on 3/6/2025

When I was asked to write about my legacy, my first reaction was, am I old enough for that? But then I thought about the hip replacement I had last year. I've been going through old files and boxes lately, finding things...more

Baker's Dozen: What Does Leaving a Legacy Mean to You?

Baker Donelson on 3/4/2025

What does it mean to leave a legacy? For some, it’s about mentorship and creating opportunities for those who follow. For others, it’s about building relationships, shaping a culture of inclusion, or making a lasting impact...more

Where Do You Want to Be in Five Years? Building The Career You Deserve

Society54 on 2/11/2025

Ten years into my career, someone asked me a pivotal question that completely reframed how I thought about work and professional development: "Where do you see yourself in five years?" I had no answer. My focus was locked on...more

3 Key Steps to Creating a Champion’s Mindset

IR Global on 1/17/2025

Every outstanding attorney I work with (and believe me, they are all outstanding attorneys) is challenged by one basic thing: their mindset. That’s the value of a coach; I don’t get bogged down in the story my clients tell...more

Adapting Networking Strategies for the Post-Pandemic Era

International Lawyers Network on 10/9/2024

The landscape of networking has shifted significantly in recent years, driven in large part by the pandemic. This period has accelerated changes that were already underway, such as the rise of virtual meetings, remote work,...more

Leadership Lessons I Learned from ABC's Lost

Baker Donelson on 9/5/2024

From 2004 through 2010, I was transfixed (and probably a little addicted) to the ABC hit show Lost. From the pilot episode, Ellen and I were hooked. You likely remember Lost, which is built around a commercial airline that...more

A Tale of Two Leaders: What Leadership Has Taught Me

Baker Donelson on 9/4/2024

Showcasing how leaders come in various shapes and sizes is the common thread throughout this issue. We interviewed two Baker Donelson women leaders – Martha Boyd, chair of the Firm's Labor & Employment Group, and Jennifer...more

What I Learned About Leadership This Summer

Baker Donelson on 9/3/2024

Each year, our Baker Women team makes a point to engage with our summer associates, particularly getting them involved in some of our signature projects, such as our leadership issue of Strive. For this article, we tasked...more

Overcoming Networking Challenges in a Hybrid World: Tips for Business Lawyers

International Lawyers Network on 9/3/2024

The shift to virtual and hybrid networking has brought both opportunities and challenges for business lawyers. While virtual connections can broaden your reach, they also come with unique difficulties, such as screen fatigue...more

Beyond Legal Advice: Understanding Your Clients for Better Service

International Lawyers Network on 7/31/2024

In today’s ever-evolving legal landscape, maintaining strong client relationships is more crucial than ever. Clients expect not only legal expertise but also personalized service, empathy, and a deep understanding of their...more

Celebrate Good Times, Come On!

Jaburg Wilk on 4/29/2024

Celebrating anniversaries and milestones in business is more than just a tradition; it’s a strategic practice that fosters a sense of accomplishment, unity, and motivation within the company. They serve as significant markers...more

How My Childhood Occupational Goals Came Together in a Career Managing a Law Firm.

Stotler Hayes Group, LLC on 3/29/2024

When asked, “Did you always know you were going to be a lawyer?” I say no, and really, no, because I had varying other career plans that looked nothing like being an attorney, but indeed have shown up in serendipitous ways. ...more

Time Mastery for Lawyers: 5 Essential Strategies for Success

International Lawyers Network on 3/21/2024

Introducing our comprehensive guide to mastering modern time management for lawyers! Whether you’re juggling billable hours or balancing personal commitments, these five strategies will revolutionize how you manage your time....more

Dishwashers, Luggage Cake & Client Retention

International Lawyers Network on 3/20/2024

I’m on hold, listening to what I’m sure this company assured itself was jazzy music, while I try not to grind my teeth together. It has been four weeks since the dishwasher repairman was here to assure me that it would only...more

A Journey from Guyana to the Boardroom with Kelly-Ann Gibbs Cartwright

Holland & Knight LLP on 3/15/2024

Welcome to Holland & Knight's new video series, "Women in Leadership." Throughout this series, we will shine a spotlight on the outstanding women within our firm, celebrating their achievements, stories and the powerful...more

Inspiring Inclusion: Creating a Culture of Action and Accountability - Passle's CMO Series REPRESENTS

Passle on 3/11/2024

This year we’re celebrating International Women’s Day by shining a light on the experiences of incredible women across the industry. In this second installment of Inspiring Inclusion, we uncover the personal stories of our...more

Alumni Yearbook - A responsible business

A&O Shearman on 12/14/2023

Change is becoming one of the few certainties at Allen & Overy as it adapts to the ever-developing consequences of globalism, technology and human resources. As a responsible business at the forefront of innovation, we have...more

Hsu Untied interview with Yokum Taku, Partner at Wilson Sonsini

Hsu Untied (by Richard Hsu) on 10/26/2023

An interview with Yokum Taku, Partner at Wilson Sonsini by Richard Hsu...more

Legal Ladder: Essential Career Lessons Every Lawyer Should Climb

International Lawyers Network on 8/8/2023

On our podcast, Law Firm ILN-telligence, one of my favorite questions to ask our guests is about the most important lesson that they’ve learned over their career. During the dog days of August, it can feel like a bit of a...more

Leaders in Law: Preet Bharara

WilmerHale on 5/3/2023

In the Public Interest is pleased to welcome Preet Bharara, former US Attorney for the Southern District of New York and current partner at WilmerHale. Bharara, who joined the firm in June 2022, is also a legal analyst for...more

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