Professionalism

Susan Cohodes | As a member of the generation of female attorneys who wrestled with whether we could “have it all,” I now wonder if anyone paid the price for my trying.

If a reviewer is not a current or former client and has never consulted with me, may I respond to a bad review by stating that I have never represented the individual?

Susan Cohodes | Who am I if not a lawyer? The question has followed me throughout my career.

Susan Cohodes | It's a question that has followed me throughout my career.

Susan Cohodes | To retire, or not? My vigorous debate with myself about leaving law practice.

Susan Cohodes | To retire, or not? My vigorous debate with myself about leaving law practice.

Talk of New Year's resolutions has inspired me to think about lawyer stereotypes and what we should be doing to combat them.

I know, I know — another cautionary tale about law firm holiday parties. We all know the drill: Have fun, but not too much. Keep in mind the party — whether it includes staff, spouses, clients or referents — is a professional work event. ...

It's been said (often) that lawyers were genteel, professional and respectful of their colleagues in the past. But the last few decades haven't been good ones for the profession on that front. Intimidation, shabby lawyering, "over-papering" and ...

Veteran trial lawyer Robert Katzberg, author of the new book "The Vanishing Trial," on the key to achieving success and happiness in the business of law today.