Career Management, Change, Departure

WSJ Reports Everyone is Job Hopping. Should I?

  • On July 8, 2018
The Wall Street Journal recently reported that “in this economy, quitters are winning!” The market is so strong that “workers are choosing to leave their jobs at the fastest rate since the internet boom 17 years ago and getting rewarded for it with bigger paychecks and/or more satisfying work.” Should you too? A few factors to […]
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Change

How to Switch from Law to Business!

  • On April 14, 2018
Lawyers often ask me how to switch from law to business. A few thoughts: Transition within the same company.  Attorneys whom I have seen move from law to business usually do it at the same employer. They might move from a firm to a company as an attorney, and then internally from a legal to […]
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Change

How to Change Industries or Practice Areas

  • On November 1, 2015
Take advantage of the hot labor market to switch industries or practice areas now! When faced with a shortage, employers are more willing to consider candidates looking to transition, provided their value is clear. Tips on how to pitch a transition:  Get the necessary skills before applying. Volunteer if necessary, and pass any tests (USPTO, CIPP, etc.). Make […]
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Career Management, Change

How to change practice areas

  • On February 23, 2014
Is it possible to change practice areas, e.g., from litigation to transactional, or patent prosecution to licensing? Yes, it certainly is. Be prepared for hard work and getting sponsorship: Get the skills you need in that new area. The first thing to do is to take classes (MCLE, technical classes, etc.), review all available resources […]
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