Topic
career development
487 published works
Bill 4 Time Blog
Law Firm Attorney Roles: Are You a Finder, Minder, Binder or Grinder?
Does your legal career give you the fulfillment and satisfaction you want? According to CareerBliss, the answer for many attorneys is no. The unhappy attorney is a common sentiment. CareerBliss…
Adams on Contract Drafting
“City of Contracts” Podcast with Sarah Carlin of Hire Counsel
By Ken Adams
Go here for my podcast with Sarah Carlin, Director of Recruiting at Hire Counsel, a national leader in legal staffing. Like the blurb says: Ken and Sarah discuss how Hire…
The Social Media Butterfly
Why Being Yourself Is the Smartest Thing You Can to Build Your Personal Brand
“Be yourself” was one of the most important pieces of advice that I gave to students at Fordham University School of Law when I spoke to them about about how…
McGeorge @ Work
Meet the CDO
The Career Development Office (CDO) at McGeorge provides students with tools and resources for lifelong professional development in the legal community. Whether you are a 1L still trying to figure…
Cordell Parvin Blog
Young Lawyers: Dream Big Dreams and Take Action
Harry Chapin wrote and sang a song: As Dreams Go By. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TdKENCMpBEk I urge you to listen to the lyrics. It is the story of a couple who had dreams about…
Cordell Parvin Blog
A Coaching Session with Cordell: Focus First on What and Why
When a young partner comes to me wanting to change law firms, among other things, I ask: What is the most important thing you want to accomplish in your career?…
Cordell Parvin Blog
Career Development: The Will to Prepare to Win
I loved practicing law in law firms. Then I loved coaching lawyers. Now I love recruiting lawyers, in large part because I am still coaching in the recruiting process. As…
Boundary Dispute Law Blog
Getting Started … Again
By Bob Zierman
Today, I sent out an application for employment. Just one. I've found that this works best. I applied to only two colleges. One for which I wasn't serious, but rather…
Cordell Parvin Blog
Where Success Begins: What is Your Burning Desire?
Several years ago, I presented a program Success: Determining and Achieving Your Purpose, Values and Goals for the ABA YLD fall meeting. Before I finished I asked for questions. One lawyer…
LawGeex Blog
13 Skills Successful Lawyers Put On their LinkedIn profiles
By Yehoshua
Here’s how you can successfully get a top GC role If you’re looking for a new role, LinkedIn is a good place to find a dream job. At least 500…