Career Development

Upholding Ethical Standards in Campaign Lawyering: Insights from Sherrilyn Ifill

Upholding Ethical Standards in Campaign Lawyering: Insights from Sherrilyn Ifill

Read about the importance of ethical standards in campaign lawyering and the universal principles that should guide every lawyer, regardless of practice area.

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Lack of Autonomy: A Surprising Silent Killer in the Workplace

Learn more about a hidden peril beneath the veneer of achievements and accolades that can affect members of a legal team: the lack of autonomy.

How Attorney Thought Leadership Can Secure Speaking Engagements

How Attorney Thought Leadership Can Secure Speaking Engagements

By consistently publishing attorney thought leadership content, lawyers can appeal to event organizers looking for knowledgeable and engaging speakers.

Billable Hours versus Results: Which Has a Bigger Impact?

Billable Hours versus Results: Which Has a Bigger Impact?

Law firms have long held onto the billable hour like a security blanket. But are more billable hours synonymous with creating more value for our clients?

Resilience, Empathy, and Expertise: The Career Journey of Attorney Flavia Santos Lloyd

Resilience, Empathy, and Expertise: The Career Journey of Attorney Flavia Santos Lloyd

A recent Harvard Law School article highlights the career of Flavia Santos Lloyd, founder of Santos Lloyd Law Firm, P.C. […]

Strategies for Developing Mental Resilience for Lawyers Dealing with Litigation Challenges

Strategies for Developing Mental Resilience for Lawyers Dealing with Litigation Challenges

Litigation presents significant challenges for lawyers, demanding high levels of mental resilience due to its inherent stressors. In fact, data […]

Why Partner Financial Performance is a Transparent Measure for Law Firm Success

Why Partner Financial Performance is a Transparent Measure for Law Firm Success

Law firm leaders are increasingly seeking better ways to evaluate and enhance their financial performance, recognizing the limitations of traditional […]

Legal Career Journey: Insights from a Former Judge Turned Lawyer

Legal Career Journey: Insights from a Former Judge Turned Lawyer

A recent article published by the Harvard Law School highlights a conversation between Rebecca Jamil, a former immigration judge and […]

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Who’s Responsible for Engagement in a Law Firm?

Workforce engagement is not just a buzzword in today’s work culture—it’s a vital ingredient in the recipe for a law […]

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Mentoring Lawyers Well – Practical Tips and Lessons Learned

While we at Baker Donelson have long offered mentoring opportunities to our lawyers, we have had to continually revise, revamp, […]

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