Monthly Archives: April 2015
Changing Jobs Without Making a Move
April 21, 2015
By Valerie Fontaine – It’s possible to change jobs without leaving your desk. With today’s frenetic pace of partner moves, practice group divestitures and acquisitions, new firms spinning off, and law firm mergers, you might find yourself working for a progression of different employers without really changing jobs. This can impact your career advancement, however, as
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One of These Things Is Not Like The Other, Or Is It?
April 13, 2015
By Jacqueline Wilson Cranford – Some of you may remember the Sesame Street Song, “One of These Things (Is Not Like The Other)”. For me, it brings back fond childhood memories, watching Sesame Street and trying to identify those pictures, objects, or people who were distinguishable from the rest of the group. For many people, thinking
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Career Counseling for Lawyers: It’s Never Too Early
April 6, 2015
By Naomi Beard & Jessica Hedrick – As part of the outplacement process, law firms have long invested in specialized career coaching services for departing associates to ensure thoughtfully executed and ultimately successful career transitions. Any attorney who has worked with a career coach through such a transition can point to numerous advantages afforded them by
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