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Insights from U.S. Legal Support’s 2024 Litigation Support Trends Survey

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Each year, we conduct an industry-wide survey to better understand where our clients and partners stand on issues important to the legal industry and litigation support. This summary breaks down some of the most important...more

NAM (National Arbitration and Mediation)

What Makes a Legacy?

At the 2024 Women's Bar Association of the State of New York's (“WBASNY”) annual Convention, during the Installation Ceremony of President Marea L. Wachsman, several friends and colleagues were invited to say a few words....more

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Greatness is in the Agency of Others – Empower Success

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True greatness is based on our ability to unleash the potential of those around us. To do this you have to shift your focus from personal accomplishments to enabling others’ success. If you do so, your actions will have an...more

Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP

Lessons Learned November 2024 - A Note to My Younger Self – Part IV

Email, email, email. Oh, the emails. I know I have written before about emails, but you can never get enough advice on this pesky, career-ending/career-making companion. It may be hard to believe, but when you start your...more

Stotler Hayes Group, LLC

Lessons for Maintaining Work & Life Harmony I Learned During the Pandemic

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Returning to work after maternity leave at the start of a global pandemic, =  new fear unlocked.  Said completely unprecedented pandemic, plus a 3-month-old, a 5-year-old who would now also become my part-time co-worker &...more

Stotler Hayes Group, LLC

Some Thoughts on Hiking and Lawyering and Gratitude for the Same

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Last September I was on a Sandia Mountain hike with a friend who had not hiked this, or any other, mountain in over a decade. Because I like this person and did not want him to collapse in a place where mountain rescues are...more

Wolf, Greenfield & Sacks, P.C.

Diversity & Inclusion Employee Spotlight: Helen Bruno

We are pleased to spotlight Helen Bruno this month! Helen is a Paralegal/Administrator in the Trademark & Copyright Practice and works remotely from Florida....more

International Lawyers Network

Adapting Networking Strategies for the Post-Pandemic Era

The landscape of networking has shifted significantly in recent years, driven in large part by the pandemic. This period has accelerated changes that were already underway, such as the rise of virtual meetings, remote work,...more

Baker Donelson

Common Ground

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Allison Kennington and Kylei Sarwar were summer associates at Baker Donelson who volunteered to participate in an episode of Diversity Ever After, Baker Donelson’s D&I podcast. They had not met previously but during the...more

International Lawyers Network

Relationship Marketing for Lawyers: Strategies for Meaningful Connections

In today’s rapidly evolving legal landscape, relationship marketing remains a cornerstone for business development. However, the strategies that worked in the past need to be updated to resonate with the expectations of...more

Stotler Hayes Group, LLC

My Bar Exam: Three Strokes and You’re OUT!

I had always planned to attend law school, but life events delayed my entry until my kids had both started high school. I was 43 years old. Fortunately, my very supportive law school allowed me to stretch the coursework over...more

Wolf, Greenfield & Sacks, P.C.

Diversity & Inclusion Employee Spotlight: Diana Borgas

We are pleased to spotlight Diana Borgas this month! Diana is a Senior Patent Agent in the Biotechnology Practice in our Boston office. How long have you been at Wolf Greenfield? I have been at Wolf Greenfield for nine...more

Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP

Support and Delegation: The Art of Juggling - Parenthood and Big Law

As many already know, I recently returned to the office after taking parental leave to be home with my baby girl. In my first Fund Finance Friday article since returning from leave, I would like to take this opportunity to...more

International Lawyers Network

Mastering Modern Networking: Listening and Connection Strategies for Business Lawyers

Networking remains one of the most powerful tools for building professional relationships, but it’s often misunderstood. Many lawyers feel the need to lead with their expertise, thinking that showcasing their knowledge will...more

Jaburg Wilk

Sometimes Those Who Don’t Speak Have the Most To Say

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Each of us is a part of a group in relation to our work. You are a part of the company where you work. And you are probably part of smaller formal groups comprised of you and co-workers, as well as part of other...more

Baker Donelson

Leadership Lessons I Learned from ABC's Lost

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From 2004 through 2010, I was transfixed (and probably a little addicted) to the ABC hit show Lost. From the pilot episode, Ellen and I were hooked. You likely remember Lost, which is built around a commercial airline that...more

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A Tale of Two Leaders: What Leadership Has Taught Me

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Showcasing how leaders come in various shapes and sizes is the common thread throughout this issue. We interviewed two Baker Donelson women leaders – Martha Boyd, chair of the Firm's Labor & Employment Group, and Jennifer...more

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What I Learned About Leadership This Summer

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Each year, our Baker Women team makes a point to engage with our summer associates, particularly getting them involved in some of our signature projects, such as our leadership issue of Strive. For this article, we tasked...more

International Lawyers Network

Overcoming Networking Challenges in a Hybrid World: Tips for Business Lawyers

The shift to virtual and hybrid networking has brought both opportunities and challenges for business lawyers. While virtual connections can broaden your reach, they also come with unique difficulties, such as screen fatigue...more

International Lawyers Network

Five Networking Tips for Business Lawyers in Today's Evolving Landscape

The landscape of networking has shifted dramatically due to recent global events, but business lawyers have unique opportunities to leverage these changes to their advantage....more

Pollock Cohen LLP

What I Wish I Knew Then: Anthony Crowell

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In "What I Wish I Knew Then: Anthony Crowell" (New York Law Journal, November 16, 2023), the dean and president of New York Law School and counselor to former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg reflects on the importance...more

International Lawyers Network

Kindness in a Digital World: Building Positive Brands and Relationships

On average, a person engages in 145-200 interactions daily, both in-person and online. However, only 10-20% of these interactions are truly memorable. Among all these interactions, approximately 5-10% are negative, while...more

International Lawyers Network

Combating Biases: Supporting Women in the Workplace Beyond Motherhood

Reading this article was a powerful and emotional experience. Sometimes, we know certain truths, but seeing them confirmed with actual data can be both validating and heartbreaking....more

Stotler Hayes Group, LLC

Death By Inbox

There isn’t a more eloquent way to frame it—sometimes we find ourselves buried deep under a pile of unfinished work, pushed aside obligations, and other good intentions. It happens at work, at home, and our personal lives. It...more

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What I Wish I Knew Then: Alvin Bragg

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In "What I Wish I Knew Then: Alvin Bragg", the Manhattan district attorney reflects on his journey to become one of the highest-profile prosecutors in the United States. One of his shared insights is, "Sometimes, justice...more

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