When I’m working on C-level and Director searches I frequently get asked by candidates “Am I too old for this role?” I always respond, “You have tons of experience and wisdom, why would that be a disadvantage?” I went to see Sheryl Crow perform last week. I’ve been a big fan of hers since she … Continued
In preparation for the New Associate trainings I’ve been conducting across the country, we survey partners at each firm to find out what junior attorneys do that makes them great additions, and what they do that frustrates supervising attorneys. Something I have been seeing consistently from these survey results is that associates are missing deadlines … Continued
September signals back-to-school for me, where the feeling of excitement about new possibilities is combined with the fear of overwhelm. What I hear in my head is, “It’s all starting again; can I handle it all?” I spent time this August leveling up our trainings. By this, I mean I’ve taken a time-out to think … Continued
I have administered the Myers Briggs Type Indicator to over 10,000 attorneys and law firm professionals. Participants have found the assessment to be an extremely valuable tool for understanding how to work and communicate with team members and clients. Why are personality assessments, like the Myers-Briggs, valuable? Here’s are the top three benefits: Increasing self-awareness … Continued
I just reviewed the number of new jobs we’ve been asked to take on since January 1, 2024, and found that to date, we have received 56% fewer jobs this year than the same time last year. Having placed thousands of business services professionals over the past 28 years, as well as reviewing the data … Continued
This week marks the end of most 2024 Summer Associate programs across the country. This summer, I had the privilege of presenting to a dozen law firms’ summer associates, teaching them how to thrive and get the most out of their experiences. During our trainings, I heard many express their desire to forge strong relationships … Continued
This week I conducted my 41st law firm training this year. I am deeply privileged to do work I love for clients I respect deeply. Neal Gerber Eisenberg has been a client of mine for over 20 years. In addition to conducting numerous trainings for them, I have also placed their head of Marketing, head of … Continued
On the way to Poland to participate in the Ride for the Living, we stopped in Girona, Spain. Girona is a medieval town and once the home to thousands of Jews. They first arrived as refugees when the Romans expelled them from Israel in the year 890. From our tour, which was actually a … Continued
Happy June! I am excited about all the in-person networking events that are happening! In the past two weeks, I was invited to and went out of my way to attend an LMA event in Philly, a summer associate welcome party, a Women Attorney and Client country club outing, and a NALP Board cocktail reception. Why … Continued
It’s a busy week! Law firm summer programs start across the country. I am delivering five trainings this week to these newly arrived summers at White & Case, Dechert, Fox Rothschild, Mayer Brown and Linklaters. What am I most excited to share with them? Having studied lawyers’ careers for over 30 years, I have found … Continued