Firm Leadership, Professional Development, Career Development

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

Elevate Everyone You Encounter

Jaburg Wilk on 6/26/2025

I had coffee with a managing partner last week who made an observation that stuck with me. He said he could predict which attorneys in his firm would become rainmakers by watching how they treated the receptionist, the...more

What Changes When Lawyers Lead Themselves First

IR Global on 6/10/2025

I almost didn’t show up. After a long international road trip, van trouble, and a disrupted routine, the temptation was real: skip the live presentation. Or mail it in. Just this once....more

The Underleveraged Advantage of Emotional Intelligence in Legal Practice

JD Supra Perspectives on 6/5/2025

What separates good attorneys from the greats? Rich Bracken dives in – with pointers of how to get there....more

Amend (Don’t End) DEI: What SHRM’s BEAM Framework Means for Law Firms - On Record PR

Furia Rubel Communications, Inc. on 6/2/2025

Elizabeth Catterall Ogilvie joins Jennifer Simpson Carr to unpack SHRM’s newly introduced BEAM Framework—Belonging Enhanced by Access through Merit—and what it means for law firms navigating today’s diversity, equity, and...more

Investing in the Middle: Aligning the Growth of Managers with Organizational Goals

Society54 on 5/30/2025

It is common in any organization to focus on leadership at the top and on performance at the front lines. But what happens to those in the middle? While focusing on leadership at the top is important, there is something to be...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

Tech Isn’t the Enemy—Complacency Is: A Call to Action for Law Firm Leaders

Best Era on 3/31/2025

The future of law isn’t just about better motions or airtight arguments—it’s about building systems, empowering people, and enabling your law firm with the right technology to thrive in a rapidly changing world....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

Q&A with Jennifer Keller, Susan E. Rich Award Recipient

Baker Donelson on 3/5/2025

Abby Nix sits down with Baker Donelson's President and Chief Operating Officer, Jennifer Keller, for a candid and insightful conversation about leadership, legacy, and the unexpected turns of a career in law....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

Hsu Untied interview with Sid Fohrman, Partner at Paul Hastings

Hsu Untied (by Richard Hsu) on 2/27/2025

An interview with Sid Fohrman, Partner at Paul Hastings by Richard Hsu...more

Try To Be Better Every Day

Jaburg Wilk on 2/20/2025

Let me tell you something straight – mediocrity is a choice, and excellence is a habit. I’ve spent my career watching companies rise and fall, and the one constant separator between success and failure is the relentless...more

The War for Talent: Making the Case for a Culture Fit

International Lawyers Network on 2/11/2025

When I speak with law firms, two topics come up over and over again—the practical implementation of AI in the practice of law and the challenge of attracting and retaining talent....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

Podcast: #WhyMcGlinchey, Lateral to Leadership with Chris Bottcher [More with McGlinchey, Ep. 76]

McGlinchey Stafford on 12/6/2024

The path to partnership looks different for every lawyer. During today’s installment of #WhyMcGlinchey, we talk with Chris Bottcher about why he has chosen to grow his career here at McGlinchey....more

Be the Change You Want to See

Jaburg Wilk on 11/1/2024

This past weekend I was reading something and saw the phrase “be the change you want to see.” I’ve heard it before and have written about the benefits of change. It struck me as I believe change and trying new things is the...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

Supercharge Your Networking with Social Media: A Lawyer’s Guide

International Lawyers Network on 10/4/2024

Whether you’re confident in your social media skills or still think it’s something “the kids use,” social media can give your networking efforts a significant boost. Social media is just one tactic in your toolbelt, and how...more

Jose Almanzar Opens Up About His Immigration Journey from the Dominican Republic to the U.S. and His Path as a Hispanic Attorney

Holland & Knight LLP on 9/30/2024

Holland & Knight's Diversity Council and Hispanic Affinity Group are proud to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and pay tribute to the generations of Hispanics who have enriched America's history and continue to play a role...more

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