You’re Not Asking for Too Much

You’ve just never been shown how to get it. There’s a knowing that creeps in quietly for many women attorneys in private practice. You’re sitting at your desk, unwrapping a protein bar with one hand while scanning a markup that landed late last night. You just canceled your dentist appointment…again. That’s when the thought surfaces: […]

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Career Inflection Points: Why They Matter More Than You Think

What happens next in your career isn’t about luck. It’s about recognizing the moment and choosing with intention. There are moments in your life and career when something shifts. Sometimes it’s quiet—a lingering thought, a sense that something isn’t quite right. Other times it’s loud—a proposal, a diagnosis, a partner’s job offer in another city.

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One Conversation Could Prevent a Resignation Letter: Here’s How to Have It

Most law firm leaders do not realize an associate is leaving until the resignation letter is already on their desk. By then, it is too late. The signs were there. Disengagement in meetings. Less enthusiasm. Fewer proactive contributions. But instead of addressing them, they hesitated. “I’ll bet it’s just a rough patch.”“If they’re that unhappy,

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The One-Year Countdown: When Associates Leave, the Signs Start Long Before They Quit

The One-Year Countdown: When Associates Leave, the Signs Start Long Before They Quit By the time an associate gives notice, their decision was made months ago. It wasn’t the last long night at the office.It wasn’t the compensation discussion.It wasn’t even the recruiter’s email that finally convinced them to leave. They had already been gone…mentally,

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The Ripple Effect of Miscommunication on Firm Culture and Retention

As law firm leaders, you’ve probably felt the frustration when things just aren’t clicking with an associate. They have the potential, they’ve got the skills, and you’ve put time and resources into recruiting and training them—but somewhere along the way, things go off track. Often, they leave without having given you the heads-up that there

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