There is no doubt about it. For attorneys, business is a necessary key to success. It means independence, autonomy and, even more importantly, security in these uncertain times. According to the golden rule, the one that has the gold makes the rules. While that credo rings just as true for men and women, female attorneys have traditionally had a tricky time attracting a robust stable of clients. These days successful, client-laden female attorneys are hardly an endangered species. That said, the legal profession could certainly use some more.
Become An Expert
One proven strategy for success is to develop an expertise. In other words, become the “go-to” in your field. This bit of advice is personified by Katherine Keefe, a leading health care attorney who dispenses advice to hospitals and health care providers on a daily basis. For Keefe, the story began in law school, when she took a part-time job in the legal department of a major Philadelphia hospital. She quickly realized that health care was a great fit and one that she has subsequently built her career around. It should come as no surprise then that with the state of health care and health care law in constant flux, Keefe’s skills are in regular demand.
