Exponential Trends Society is Facing (Lawyers Need to Know for Counseling & Getting a Job!)

On March 20, 2022

Lawyers need to be ahead of the curve to give relevant advice (or to pick jobs they want with a great mission). I loved this eye-popping Twitter thread highlighting exponential trends we are seeing today: Industries Cybersecurity losses and insurance costs both exponentially up Car electronics systems up: they made up 5% of total car […]

Career Management, Change

Guide for Remote Workers During Return to Office

On March 13, 2022

After two years, companies are finally calling employees back into the office. If you work remotely but co-workers are returning to the office, how do you keep up? For example, the New York Times reported a Stanford study that found remote workers were promoted half as often as in-office peers even though the remote workers produced […]

Career Management, Women & Minorities

Dealing with Rejection, Lawyers’ Edition

On March 6, 2022

Lawyers are often Type A go-getters. Getting through law school, passing the bar, and climbing the corporate ladder take effort and will, so when we get rejected, it’s tough. I enjoyed the book The Rejection That Changed My Life, which profiles leaders who were let down but turned it around. Some key points from the […]

Career Management

Changing Workplace Expectations of Lawyers

On February 25, 2022

Lawyers tell me every day what they are looking for. I’ve noticed a re-evaluation in the pandemic. Previously lawyers would tell me they wanted interesting work, reasonable coworkers, and good compensation. Here are some new trends I am seeing: Workplace flexibility. Workers have shown they can work productively from home, so they are not keen […]

Career Management, Career Tips, Change

5 Career Tips from Heidrick & Struggles CEO

On February 10, 2022

I appreciated a recent online fireside chat with the CEO of Heidrick & Struggles Krishnan Rajagopalan. He is uniquely qualified to give career advice because he not only helms a top executive search firm but also is an immigrant to the US who taught himself about corporate America. Five takeaways from his QA covering his […]

Career Management, Career Tips, Departure

Is Your Boss Gaslighting You? (and Do They Know It’s the Great Resignation?)

On January 30, 2022

It’s the Great Resignation, but I’m not sure companies know how much of a flight risk their workers are. Here are some common phrases called out by well-regarded exec Amanda Natividad in her Twitter thread on “BS things your boss has said – decoded” that should get you thinking about your future … elsewhere! “We need […]

Career Management, Career Tips, Networking

Getting Your Name out (Necessary to Nab Unposted Positions)

On January 16, 2022

Yes lawyers suck at networking. They are used to putting their heads down, following rules, and meeting deadlines, not getting their name out. But folks who want highly sought after, often unposted jobs (e.g., leading a function or the top spot at a private company) need to get known for their work. Here’s what to […]

Career Management

Lessons Learned over 20 Years from Google Veteran

On December 12, 2021

Imagine you started your career at a small private company that grew into a global tech giant over 20 years. Think of the lessons learned! I enjoyed this post by Alana Karen who spent 20 years at Google and listed her top takeaways here. Her best points: Careers are long: 30-50 years! Know “your reputation […]

Career Management, Career Tips, Interview

3 Steps for the Job of Your Dreams (& 3 Things You Can Skip)

On December 5, 2021

I read a lot of career articles so you don’t have to. Here’s a great thread on how to land your dream job by Sahil Bloom, an Altamont Capital advisor. I agree with his top 3 points: Get your foot in the door. To do that, get a warm intro and reference, the “holy grail of […]

Career Management

Checklist for Burnout

On November 21, 2021

These COVID years feel like dog years. Tech and big law have grown during the pandemic and have pushed their lawyers to do more (while working remotely and taking care of others at the same time). I found helpful this checklist by Fortune on the five most common warning signs of burnout. Remember to take […]

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