Original article posted on Law.com written by Gail J. Cohen Ken Freeden wants to leverage his knowledge and relationships to provide more opportunities for disabled lawyers and create a more
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By: Orit Sinai and Jonathan Cullen We all sometimes wish we could back in time. As legal professionals learn from their mistakes, they think “I wish I knew that earlier.”
Read MoreThe Secret to Lawyers’ Happiness
In an effort to spread some positivity, this week I decided that it would be wonderful to hear from some of the happiest lawyers in Toronto, as it relates to their career fulfillment. Though happiness, in essence, means different things to different lawyers, there are a few commonalities among them.
Read MorePerfecting Your LinkedIn Profile – 6 Tips
By: Amrit Rai, Recruitment Partner & Mike Race, Client Partner at ZSA LinkedIn is arguably one of the most important tools in one’s professional arsenal. The platform has over half
Read MorePutting Together a Legal Resume – A Few Key Pointers to Get You Started
Your resume is a marketing tool, a living document that should be tailored to accord with whatever job you are applying for. The main function of your resume is to land you an interview. Make no mistake, a good resume can do you wonders.
Read MoreCareer Reflection During the Pandemic: Private Practice v. In-House. What are you better suited for?
Another week during the pandemic has passed and a big congrats goes out to you! It isn’t easy working from home, away from our colleagues and miles away from Bay Street.
Read MoreGetting Back in the Game – Returning to Work After a Hiatus
People have taken time off work for a number of reasons; the need to care for family members, suffering from burnout, made redundant, or simply taking time to travel and self-reflect. Although the thought of job searching can be daunting, giving a reason for any gap in your work history and showcasing willingness to get back into the arena (by following some of the tips below) will help you land the job you want.
Read MoreMaking the Leap – Re-Entering Private Practice from In-House
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Mobility has become the norm in the legal sector. Whether it is a law firm expanding its offices globally, or a lawyer practising in different countries, making moves in one
Read MoreLunch Works | Jerome Shore
It’s my life mission to help lawyers make more money or at least to have more satisfaction in their work. My number one idea is to cultivate existing relationships. The
Read MoreThree and a Half Simple Steps to Being a Pro Quality Coach | Jerome Shore
Partners and GCs are not only lawyers. They also coach in many situations. There are partners growing associates, GCs nurturing staff lawyers, lawyers as managers coaching assistants, lawyers as parents
Read MoreTiming, body language, eye contact key to acing your interview
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] I am often asked what the appropriate protocols are after you’ve interviewed for a new position. While my career focuses on the lawyer market, one would be hard-pressed to
Read MoreTiming, body language, eye contact key to acing your interview | Warren Bongard
I am often asked what the appropriate protocols are after you’ve interviewed for a new position. While my career focuses on the lawyer market, one would be hard-pressed to argue
Read MoreQ&A with a Consultant – Myriam Lapierre
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] About the Recruiter – Myriam! What type of recruiting do you do? I focus on the recruitment of legal assistants, paralegals, legal translators, and law firm management. We also
Read MoreThe Psychology of Marketing Yourself – Part 5 | By Jerome Shore
In Parts 1 thru 4 of this five part series I explained the psychological problem many lawyers face that inhibits their relationship building marketing. It’s that their ‘ego’ which doesn’t
Read MoreLeaving a Law Firm Gracefully
Law used to be a calling. Then it became a profession. Now it is a business. Leaving a law firm partnership 25 years ago was rare. Today, it is commonplace.
Read MoreTo Specialize or Not To Specialize
Whether to specialize in a particular area of law is a nagging question for many young lawyers just starting their careers. In order to make an informed decision, candidates may
Read MoreFrom Big Law to Boutique?
Whether to leave a big national shop for a boutique is a tough career decision and requires serious consideration. When making such a decision, candidates often have many questions, such
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