Legal Career Development

Jay Harrington | A growth mindset, manifested through daily business development activity, is the lead domino for achieving your long-term career goals.

Interview | Greg Colburn says grit, empathy and the ability to strategize drive his success as a PI lawyer.

Chere Estrin | Civil trial lawyer John Tolley's advice on becoming a successful litigator.

If you look at the Wikipedia page for a couple of your professional heroes, you might get an idea of where you are in your career — and where you need to go next.

Meyling Ly Ortiz | As a new lawyer, I didn’t realize that to be successful in private practice, I had to “sell” or “market” my services.

Has the boss stopped handing you new clients or projects? Falling out of favor is a tough blow, but don't let it ruin your career.

Meyling Ly Ortiz | Here are a few questions to consider asking when you get your first assignment. (Or any assignment!)

So, you’ve decided to leave your firm. One of the first questions is whether — and when — you can tell clients, your firm, colleagues and staff.

Learn to deal with your own anger and that of the people around you.

Teddy Snyder | A lot of crazy stuff can happen when a lawyer exits a firm. It never hurts to take precautions.