Ten Lessons From Athletes to Excel in the Boardroom: Part I
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Monday, May 20, 2013
I had lunch recently with a lawyer who had been a standout athlete. The conversation underscored a realization, based on almost 30 years in the legal profession, that many of the most successful partners, CEOs, general counsel and law firm leaders who I have worked with have athletic backgrounds.
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Your Time Is Now: Taking Action at Each Stage in Your Career
The Legal Intelligencer
Monday, April 15, 2013
I was reminded of Mark Twain's quote after two recent conversations. The first was with a large-firm senior associate who is gently being nudged out the door.
How to Realize the Anticipated Benefits From Law Firm Mergers
The Legal Intelligencer
Friday, April 5, 2013
Most mergers fail. Not just law firm mergers, mind you, but most mergers period. Studies cited in the Harvard Business Review peg the failure rate between 70 and 90 percent, a staggering figure when one considers the amount of time, energy and capital that is invested in M&A.
Five Winning Law Firm Business Development Strategies
The Legal Intelligencer
Monday, March 18, 2013
The quest to not only retain clients, but to acquire new work, can be daunting. It has been well-documented that the legal pie, from a relative perspective, is shrinking. The recent recession caused many companies to rethink their legal spending strategy.
Are Lawyers Subject to the Pygmalion Effect in Today's Legal World?
The Legal Intelligencer
Thursday, February 28, 2013
American inventor Charles F. Kettering said, "High achievement always takes place in the framework of high expectation."
Five Tips for Selecting and Working With a Mentor
The Legal Intelligencer
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Bob Proctor, an author and motivational speaker, said, "A mentor is someone who sees more talent and ability within you than you see in yourself, and helps bring it out of you."
Ten Things to Check Off Your List by the End of the Year
The Legal Intelligencer
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Year-end is normally a busy time. Law firm partners and administrators are hustling to collect fees (at least in those firms that are on calendar years), associates are scrambling to complete assignments with the hope that they'll be able to squeeze in some time off, and in-house and government lawyers are feverishly completing budgets, staffing projections and forecasts.
Factors to Consider in Picking a Practice Area That Suits You
The Legal Intelligencer
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
A path to a legal career is not easy. It entails long years of study and considerable sacrifice. It is an expensive journey, which, for many, requires a heavy amount of loans that will follow them for at least a decade, if not more.
The Mindful Lawyer: Meditation and Its Many Benefits
The Legal Intelligencer
Tuesday, October 2, 2012
"What are you doing?" It is a question often posed by Thich Nhat Hanh, a venerable Buddhist monk, teacher, poet, author and peace activist.
Law Firm Economics and What Clients Really Want
The Legal Intelligencer
Tuesday, September 4, 2012
Reader questions have been received throughout the year; this month, I'll address two of the most common inquiries.
