Act Now, Think Later
There is value in envisioning and sketching out a plan. There are times and places for speculating, contemplating, and even losing track of time in aimless wonder. But what is the cost of thinking...
Category: Career Development
The Key Elements of Outstanding Client Service
One of the key elements of ascension in your corporate legal career is meeting or exceeding the expectations of the constituencies to whom you are responsible. Keeping your clients happy with the legal service you...
WEBINAR: Legal Ethics in the Technology Age: Exploring a Lawyer’s Duty of Technological Competence
On Wednesday, May 24, 2017, in partnership with AltaClaro, Jim Walker of Richards Kibbe & Orbe LLP presented a CLE webinar, “Legal Ethics in the Technology Age: Exploring a Lawyer’s Duty of Technological Competence.” Chair of...
Ascension Story Preview: Professor, Law Firm Partner and Author, Julie Ryan
AltaClaro was pleased this week to announce the addition of Julie Ryan as our Head of Experiential Learning. As you can tell from the sneak peek at Julie’s Ascension Story, below, this is a lawyer...
The Secret to Becoming an “Expert”
You have prepared to act. You have studied and earned degrees. You have completed training programs and landed a job. The time for thinking and planning and evaluating has either passed or it has not yet...
The Actionable Fundamentals of Law Firm Associate Practice
There are many fundamentals to outstanding legal practice in a law firm. High intelligence, a strong commitment to client service and a tireless work ethic are necessary, but not sufficient. The challenge for an associate seeking...
Seven Good Reasons to Go In-House (If You Find the Right House)
There are any number of reasons lawyers give for leaving law firm practice in search of a legal position inside a company or other non-legal organization. But there are only so many reasons likely...
Time Management for Law Firm Associates (Part 2: Setting Yourself Up (in Advance) for Success)
Part 1 of this post (“Tips & Tricks for the Work Day“) presented ideas to help you plan and organize your day at the office. The following items are aimed at the big picture, with...
Act Now, Think Later: Seven Quotes to Get Your Career (and Life) Moving
Actions speak louder than words, but the following words just might get you off your butt to do something about it. An ounce of action is worth a ton of theory. -Ralph Waldo Emerson...
Time Management for Law Firm Associates (Part 1: Tips & Tricks for the Work Day)
If you’re reading this blog, chances are you’ve had days that seem to disappear… by 6pm, you say to yourself, exasperated, “What a hectic day! Not a moment to myself, and yet I’m not...
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