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Cordell Parvin Blog
For Real Achievement Get Outside Your Comfort Zone
Real achievement occurs when you stretch and try something that is uncomfortable for you. In 1980, I gave my first presentation to a large audience. Because I was really nervous,…
The Rainmaker Blog
Join Me in Dallas for ABA New Partner Workshop on Feb. 8
I will be in Dallas on Friday, Feb. 8 for an ABA New Partner Workshop at the Infomart Conference Center. The workshop will provide a full day of interactive learning and networking…
The Legal Watercooler
Making the most of your conference attendance
As I make the rounds of speaking to my partners about their 2013 plans the topic of "What conferences and industry events are you looking at attending?" will definitely be…
3 Geeks and a Law Blog
Nominations for AALL "Emerging Leader Award" Runs Through February 1st
By Greg Lambert
I think this is one of the best awards that AALL presents to an outstanding member. Actually, it just makes me think back to when I was within my first 10…
Real Lawyers Have Blogs
Where do you stand today?
Seth Godin asked this morning do you remember where you stood a year ago today? Are you more trusted? More skilled? More connected to people who care about your work?…
Real Lawyers Have Blogs
Teaching lawyers to fish better than selling them a fish
Fred Wilson, Managing Partner at Union Square Ventures and a prolific and widely followed blogger, has a Friday fun feature each week on his blog. This week's theme -- doing…
Legal Marketing Blog
Networking Tips For First Year Lawyers… And Partners
By Tom Kane
One might ask how networking tips for brand new associates would be applicable to partners. Stick with me here, because in my experience there are many partners who know what…
Cordell Parvin Blog
What Have You Learned and Are You Implementing It?
As you may know, I gave up my law practice at the peak of my career because I enjoyed helping younger lawyers in my law firm succeed even more. My mission…
Cordell Parvin Blog
A Recruiter/Professional Development Person Asked
I recently gave a presentation to the Recruiting Administrators of Dallas (RADS), which is a NALP city group. As is my custom, prior to speaking I asked members to send me…
PropertyProf Blog
The Most Consistent Mistake Candidates Make at the AALS Hiring Conference
By propertyprof
I've served on Kentucky's hiring committee for the last five years. Each hiring season, including this one, I've been dazzled by the candidates' accomplishments, scholarship, and grace under fire. There's…