One step ahead. Life as a young attorney seems to be all about getting one step ahead. One step ahead of opposing counsel. One step ahead of pending deadlines. One step ahead of memos and briefs. It makes perfect sense. As law students, we were nuzzled in books most of the time, trying to get one step ahead of our classmates and that oh-so-memorable law school curve.

As I’ve progressed in my fledgling legal career, I’ve picked up some pearls of wisdom regarding getting one step ahead. Sure, time management is important. As is task delegation and networking.