Feeling stuck in your legal career doesn't necessarily mean you need to find a new job. And it certainly doesn't mean you need to stop practicing law. But it probably does mean that something needs [...]
After more than 30 years of coaching attorneys, I've noticed a pattern. The happiest lawyers tend to fall into one of two groups: • Partners who have their own clients. • Lawyers who have moved [...]
In more than 30 years of coaching lawyers, I’ve met many attorneys who have found great career satisfaction practicing law. Sometimes getting to that point requires making a change: moving to a new practice area, [...]
This guide explains what lawyers need to know about going in-house and transitioning from private practice to an in-house legal job. It covers work-life balance, compensation, job security, becoming a business adviser, and the path [...]
Like most lawyers, I’m not particularly comfortable with self-promotion. But over the years, I've become more confident in the value I deliver when I'm coaching attorneys. And I appreciate the importance of telling others. So [...]
I'm honored to share that I've begun my term as Chair of the American Bar Association Career Center Board. It's a privilege to follow in the footsteps of so many dedicated leaders who've built this [...]
There’s something about the period around Labor Day that feels like a reset. Maybe it’s because September has been a temporal marker for most of our lives, signaling the end of summer, the beginning of [...]
The article, which appeared in the January/February 2026 issue of the ABA's GPSolo Magazine, describes attorney coaching as a meaningful alternative career for lawyers who enjoy helping others grow and change. Effective coaching differs from [...]
“Tell me about yourself.” Comment: this question is intended to break the ice. Be careful not to ramble and try to mention something about your professional life that is relevant to the job in question. [...]
Are you exercising excessive loyalty to your employer (at your own expense?) Hillel was a Jewish sage and scholar who lived about 2,000 years ago. While his teachings are often discussed in religious contexts, this [...]
