Lost in the Law

When I first browsed through How Lawyers Lose Their Way: A Profession Fails its Creative Minds, the new book by law professors Jean Stefancic and Richard Delgado, I came upon a passage that stopped me cold. It concerns the relationship between how lawyers think and how they work:

Aug 29, 2005 5:54 AM CDT

Security Briefing

Most lawyers don’t expect to encounter a client in their home, and certainly not a violent one. But sometimes the unexpected can catch you off guard. Security experts say preparing for the worst can sometimes help you avoid such a scenario.

Aug 29, 2005 5:35 AM CDT

The Amazing Race

Internal Competition May Drive Achievement, But It Can Also Sink Morale. Where Should Firms Draw the Line?

Aug 28, 2005 7:07 PM CDT

Homegrown vs. Lateral

In the Race to Partnership, Both Have Advantages

Aug 28, 2005 6:54 PM CDT

Satellite Guidance

Many Remote Offices Provide the Perfect Launching Pad

Aug 28, 2005 6:50 PM CDT

Hidden Assets

Law Firms Cloak Web Information on Associates to Foil Headhunters

Jul 28, 2005 4:42 PM CDT

Covering the Gaps

Time Away From Your Law Practice Is OK, But Be Ready to Explain Lessons Learned

Jul 28, 2005 4:40 PM CDT

Dissolution Solutions

Veterans of Failed Firms Learn to Appreciate Clients, Listen to Rumors

Jul 28, 2005 4:37 PM CDT

Spotting the Losers

Sometimes the Best Way to Handle a Case Is Not at All

Jun 28, 2005 3:42 PM CDT

A Question of Identity

Imagine that outside your office there hangs an old-fashioned wooden shingle with your name on it. By way of acknowledging your professional status, it also says “Attorney at Law.”

But there’s a bit of room left on your shingle, providing an excellent opportunity to let prospective clients know what, specifically, you can offer them if they choose to retain you.

Jun 28, 2005 3:38 PM CDT

Who is a Partner?

The EEOC Looks Beyond Titles in its Age Discrimination Case Against a Law Firm

Jun 28, 2005 3:23 PM CDT

Home Again

More Law Firms Create Alumni Programs to Foster Personal, Business Relationships

Jun 28, 2005 2:44 PM CDT

Back to the Old School

Job Changers Should Stop by Their Alma Mater’s Placement Office–Again

Jun 28, 2005 2:41 PM CDT

The Devil in the Details

Getting Past Micromanagers Requires Care and an Understanding of Their Concerns

Jun 28, 2005 2:34 PM CDT

Help Is Available

The ABA Has Made Great Strides in Reaching Out to Lawyers in Need

Jun 28, 2005 2:31 PM CDT