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Your first year in legal practice can be a whole new world, with both risk and opportunity. On the blog, we dive into what that first year looks like, including some challenges and successes. What would you tell first year lawyers about how to make it through? https://lnkd.in/gUAa47a7

Unfortunately, some law firms are reducing parental leave policies. On our blog last week, we wrote about the economic pressures driving these decisions and what can be expected across the legal landscape. Has your firm had a change in parental leave? https://lnkd.in/gjxE7JNh

Congratulations to the February 2025 #AVPreeminentPeerRated attorneys! Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/gKfhpnj2 #avawards #lawyersoflinkedin

Attorneys call it the "second year blues" - the phase in a legal career when the thrill of being a first-year associate ends and the move onto expectations of the second year begins. On today's blog, we discuss ways to avoid the blues by building community and prioritizing mental health: https://lnkd.in/gU8G9y-8

On today's blog, we dive into unconscious bias and how it can lead to excluding or undervaluing (or both) legal professionals. If bias is based on learned stereotypes, how can we un-learn them and discourage them at the firm-level? Here are some tips: https://lnkd.in/gThzkcW8

February's newsletter dropped over the weekend -- did you get to read it? If not, we got you, here on LinkedIn:

So many folks are on the job hunt right now, and attorneys are no exception! If you're trying for your first professional legal position, consider these tips on today's blog. https://lnkd.in/gFZH9XrN

With Scarlett Johansson fighting for limited AI in the news this week, you may be thinking more about copyright infringement, intellectual property, and privacy issues. And that's spot on considering what areas of practice will be most important this year. https://lnkd.in/gDXQ-4xB

On today's blog, Jennifer A. Brandt discusses the importance of discretion in text messages and how they can be used in court: https://lnkd.in/gMTrDmar

In a crowded legal landscape, standing out can be challenging—but the right strategy can make all the difference. Whether you're looking to attract more clients, build your brand, or position yourself as a thought leader, marketing doesn't have to be overwhelming. What’s been your biggest challenge when it comes to marketing your practice? Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/g3vYznKz