Simple Steps Every Lawyer Can Take to Improve Mental Wellness Every year, life's pace seems to accelerate, leaving us feeling overwhelmed. The days and months pass by in a blur of deadlines, emails, and stress, adding to our sense of anxiety. Many aspects of our lives appear beyond our control, intensifying these feelings. However, amidst this chaos, it becomes crucial to recognize what we can manage and influence, and the most... (20 views)
Prioritizing Lawyer Mental Health and Wellness: A Path to Well-Being in the Legal Profession The legal profession is known for its demanding nature, long working hours, and high-stress environments. It's no wonder that the "lawyer mental health" concept may initially appear contradictory to some. Legal professionals often find themselves caught in a delicate balancing act, attempting to juggle the intense pressures of their work while also taking care of their own... (9 views)
How to Build Your Personal Brand as a Lawyer In today's highly competitive legal landscape, where clients have numerous options to choose from, personal branding has become an essential aspect of a lawyer's professional journey. Personal branding goes beyond traditional marketing efforts and focuses on shaping a lawyer's reputation, expertise, and unique qualities. It allows lawyers to differentiate themselves from... (53 views)
How to Transition Your Legal Career From Administrative to Artistic: A Guide by Elena M. Paul Growing up in a family that valued the arts, Elena M. Paul envisioned herself working in some capacity within the world of arts and entertainment. Today she is executive director of Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts (VLA), an organization in New York City that provides free legal services to low-income artists and nonprofit arts groups. (372 views)
Remember that Counselor is Another Word for Lawyer: Get to Know Melinda Sarafa As a white-collar crime litigator and a former public defender, Melinda Sarafa has represented clients ranging from low-income immigrants to a Miami nightclub owner suspected of organized crime activity. While the stakes in such cases might be vastly different, Sarafa, a partner at Zuckerman Spaeder in New York, says attorneys must never forget their ultimate roles as... (356 views)
Paralegal Peter Nater Celebrates Grammy Award Win - An Inspirational Profile We all like to trumpet our successes, but when Peter Nater came to work at the New York City Law Department on a recent Monday morning and told his colleagues he had won a Grammy over the weekend, many presumed he was delusional. (418 views)
Notre Dame Moot Court Competitors Carry Skills Into Chosen Legal Fields: How to Become a Lawyer 101 Jeremy Moseley and his moot court team partner represented Notre Dame at the National Moot Court Championships run by the American College of Trial Attorneys and held in New York this past February. They did not win. (They lost in the first round.) ''We did not do as well as we wanted,'' says Moseley. (122 views)
Trope and Trope Founder Sorrell Trope: A Pioneer in the World of Family Law It was the movies—and their glamorous depiction of attorneys—that first inspired Sorrell Trope to become a lawyer. Perhaps it's not surprising then that he has represented dozens of Hollywood stars—from Cary Grant to Nicole Kidman. LawCrossing speaks with the divorce attorney about his practice over the last 55 years. (3437 views)
David Lehman: Deputy Executive Director and General Counsel of the National Rifle Association's Institute for Legislative Action In the second installment of a two-part series on gun laws and policies in the United States, LawCrossing speaks with David Lehman, Deputy Executive Director and General Counsel of the National Rifle Association's Institute for Legislative Action, or NRA-ILA. (1848 views)
Paralegals & Legal Assistants: How Going to Law School Can Help Advance Your Career Whether law school is a lifelong dream, seems like the next logical step, or is recommended by an employer, paralegals and legal assistants are increasingly taking to pounding the casebooks. (2401 views)
Certified Paralegal Carolyn Yellis Offers Freelance Services - LawCrossing Have you ever dreamed of making your own schedule? What about working from home and taking long, leisurely lunches? With the right contacts and a good business mind, it is possible. LawCrossing speaks with freelance paralegal Carolyn Yellis about building her own paralegal practice. (609 views)
Secrets to Launching Your Legal Career: What You Need to Know to Get Started Nothing says ''I'm filthy rich!'' like owning your own thoroughbred. Prove to everyone that your blood is bluer by getting a pedigreed racing horse to call your very own and an equestrian property to match. (17 views)
How Capitalism Shapes the History of Law: Explore the Legal Consequences History, culture, beaches and revenue — all rolled into one. Who could ask for anything more? LawCrossing Weekend is setting up shop in the Caribbean. (28 views)
Michael Ratner: How He Led the Center for Constitutional Rights & His Lasting Legacy At a young age, Michael Ratner decided there were more important things in life than a big salary and making partner. Through his work at the Center for Constitutional Rights, he has used his legal education to help others and protect basic civil rights, and it has led to the kind of job satisfaction that is often missing for attorneys. (237 views)
Johnnie Cochran: Biography and Legacy of the Iconic Lawyer The world's most famous lawyer adds a Law Star to his ever-expanding trophy case and talks with LawCrossing about his high-powered career beyond O.J. (3812 views)
Discover the Career Success of Law Professor Eugene Volokh - LawCrossing A native Russian, Eugene Volokh left his country for the United States at the age of seven and used his superior intellect and passion for the law to become one of the nation's leading authorities on the first amendment. (84 views)
Legal Career Spotlight: Brian O'Neill, Partner at Faegre Benson LLP Brian O'Neill, one of the country's most accomplished litigators, talks with LawCrossing about his involvement with the Exxon Valdez oil spill trial and the state of the legal industry. (2112 views)
Preston Gates Ellis: Insights About a Renowned Lawyer and His Profession Preston Gates & Ellis is an international law firm that is based on the West Coast (specifically, Seattle) but has one office in Washington, DC. With 11 offices worldwide—including Beijing and Taipei, the two most recent additions—this 400-attorney firm has been in its present iteration since a merger between two prominent (and experienced) Seattle firms in... (61 views)
Guide to Pepperdine University School of Law: Detailed Overview and Admissions Requirements Offering a Malibu campus that trumps even those of other Southern California schools, Pepperdine provides students with an attractive setting to go along with its cutting-edge legal programs. (1188 views)
Land Your Dream Legal Job at Bryan Cave LLP - What to Expect When Applying Bryan Cave LLP is an international law firm that provides a wide range of legal services to corporate and individual clients worldwide. Founded in 1873, the firm is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, with offices in more than 20 countries. With a commitment to providing clients with the highest quality legal services, Bryan Cave LLP designs customized legal strategies... (339 views)
How to Prevent Common Mistakes in Your Legal Career: Tips from the Pros Some attorneys' personalities just don't mesh well with those of a particular firm. What should you do when this kind of personality clash occurs with your firm? (606 views)
The Difficulty of the Bar Exam in the United States Summary: The bar exam in the United States is a challenging and complex test many need help to pass on their first attempt. The exam's length and breadth of material and the focus on memorization over understanding can make it difficult for even experienced attorneys to pass. The stress and high cost of the exam can also add to the difficulty. There have been proposals for... (114 views)
21 Unsurpassed Reasons Why Practicing Law Is the Best Profession Are you considering a career in law? If so, you’re making an excellent choice. Practicing law is one of the most rewarding and fulfilling professions out there. Apart from being lucrative, a legal career brings unique challenges for anyone with determination, drive, and a passion for helping others in legal matters. Additionally, law practice has plenty of job... (461 views)
Mastering Legal Writing: A New Attorney's Guide Summary: The article provides tips for new attorneys to improve their legal writing skills. It emphasizes the importance of understanding the audience, following appropriate legal citation style, using clear and concise language, organizing the writing, using examples and case law to support the argument, and editing and proofreading the work. It also highlights the role... (109 views)
Tips on How to Succeed as a Newly Qualified Lawyer Summary: Newly qualified lawyers need to build a strong foundation of legal knowledge, develop skills and expertise, network and build professional relationships, manage time and prioritize tasks, stay organized and keep good records, seek opportunities for professional development, cultivate a strong work ethic and attention to detail, communicate effectively with clients... (48 views)
Promoting an Ownership Mentality in Law Firms: Why Lawyers Lack it and How to Address it "An ownership mentality" in a law firm refers to the mindset and attitude of partners who take responsibility for the success and growth of the firm, treating it as if it were their own business. However, many lawyers may not have this mentality due to a lack of training in business management and a focus on their legal craft. To promote an ownership mentality among... (16 views)
The Must-Have Skills to Succeed in a New Law Firm Summary: This article discusses the top five skills that are essential for success as a new associate in a law firm. These skills include strong communication, adaptability, a strong work ethic, technical skills, and professionalism. The article explains how having these skills will help new associates navigate the challenges and opportunities that come with a new job, and... (87 views)
The Truth About Being a Workaholic in Legal Industry The legal industry has a reputation for demanding long hours and intense work schedules, and many lawyers and legal professionals describe themselves as "workaholics." But what does it really mean to be a workaholic in the legal industry, and is it a healthy or necessary part of the job? (501 views)
Can Attorneys Become Successful Entrepreneurs? Reasons Why so Many Lawyers Fail as Businesspeople The legal profession is a very specific industry that works on a set of rigid rules attorneys are not supposed to break. One of the most important rules is that if you want to succeed as a law firm attorney, you have to be committed and never leave the legal industry. Still, many attorneys dream of becoming business owners in fields that have nothing to do with the law.... (470 views)