July 8, 2024
Michael Maslanka, an associate professor of law at the University of North Texas at Dallas, gives a few pointers on how to give a great closing argument, and certain pitfalls for attorneys to avoid.
July 8, 2024
Michael Maslanka, an associate professor of law at the University of North Texas at Dallas, gives a few pointers on how to give a great closing argument, and certain pitfalls for attorneys to avoid.
June 24, 2024
For many lawyers, after your first two years as a practicing lawyer, it quickly becomes apparent that you are not going to get the same level of feedback on your work product and developing skills that you did in law school or during your first year as a lawyer.
June 18, 2024
No matter your position in a law firm; leading a department, overseeing a matter, interfacing with the client, or simply delegating tasks to colleagues, you are wearing the manager’s hat. No matter your title, if you’re asking anyone to pitch in, you’re in the management business. In embracing this role in the firm, you acknowledge the unwritten contract to not only manage work but also to manage morale, motivation, and how your team members find purpose and satisfaction in their endeavors.
June 15, 2022
Legal associate lateral hiring jumped 149% from 2020 to 2021 as law firms compete against each other to recruit and retain the best talent.
May 19, 2022
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, law firm managing partners have advocated for the necessity of bringing attorneys back into the office, especially to be able to mentor the next generation of lawyers and protect their firm’s culture. While firms have developed hybrid work models, these leaders are about to find out whether lawyers value their law firm’s culture and mentorship over the ability to remote work.
April 27, 2022
The largest law firms in New York elevated a large number of new partners over the last year, after promotions slowed down in the previous 12-month period that intersected with the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic.