Topic
career development
486 published works
Law People
Successfully Making Changes
By Ronda Muir
In Sydney, Australia at the IBA annual conference earlier this month, Muir participated on a great panel with an energized audience on the topic of successfully making changes in our careers. Here…
Cordell Parvin Blog
A Top Success Tip: Set a Goal and Review Obstacles.
Do you have a really challenging goal you want to accomplish either in your career or personal life? If so, I want to help you by sharing a story and…
Cordell Parvin Blog
Your Career: One Idea to Become More Optimistic
I can't coach pessimists. I just can't help someone who searches for a reason why he or she will not succeed. I love coaching optimists. Yet, at what point does…
In-House Ops
Women Navigating Challenges to Lead in the Law: Advice from 10 lawyers who have talked it and walked it
By Martin Smith
By Megan Belcher / Husch Blackwell LLP It is often said that if you are not uncomfortable, you are not growing. Reasonable minds may differ on the nuances; however, what is…
In-House Ops
Finding a Way to Make It All Work: A law firm leader and litigator looks back on her long career
By Martin Smith
Interview with M. Melissa Glassman / McGuireWoods, LLP Not every woman starts law school shortly after she starts a family. And of those who do, not all of them…
Labor Law Prof Blog
SEALS Prospective Law Teachers Workshop
Friend-of-blog Bradley Areheart (Tennessee) sends along this important announcement about the Prospective Law Teachers Workshop at SEALS:"Each year, SEALS hosts a Prospective Law Teachers Workshop, which provides opportunities for aspiring…
Real Lawyers Have Blogs
Can law school career services keep up with passion of law students?
One of the most rewarding things I have the honor of doing is visiting law schools. I get to go into large law school classes or open sessions and tap…
Cordell Parvin Blog
Making Partner is an Event; Becoming a Successful Partner is an Achievement
In January, many firms announced promotions to partner. Did you just make partner in your firm? Do you know someone who just made partner in your firm or another firm?…
Cordell Parvin Blog
What Are You Working On?
"Priorities" "Passion"
Cordell Parvin Blog
Lawyers: What does it take to reach the top?
In my 38 years practicing law, and 11 years coaching lawyers, I've been around incredibly smart lawyers. You know that type of lawyer. They finished near the top of their…