Category Archives: Making the Transition

7 Ways for Lateral Lawyers to Build Rapport with New Colleagues Remotely

7 Ways for Lateral Lawyers to Build Rapport with New Colleagues Remotely
Remote working for lawyers became the norm when COVID-19 hit the U.S. in mid-March 2020 and businesses closed to comply with local stay-at-home orders. Quite a few law firms don’t expect to return to the office officially until early 2021, especially in major markets such as the Northeast and California. Many see remote working as…
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Lateral Partner Movement from the Client’s Point of View

Lateral Partner Movement from the Client’s Point of View
Clients are not always pleased when their outside lawyer moves to another law firm because it requires a change in the attorney-client relationship. Either the client must follow the attorney to the new law firm, leave the work with the previous firm and find a new relationship partner, or find a new lawyer and law…
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Reentry Lawyers: Easing Back into Practice

Reentry Lawyers: Easing Back into Practice
When you return to work after leaving law practice for any length of time, you need to prepare for a successful transition. You can jump right back in, like cannon-balling into a swimming pool full of icy water. But you might be wiser to dip your toe in first—and ease into it—getting used to the…
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Making a Comeback: Starting your Reentry Job Search

Making a Comeback: Starting your Reentry Job Search
Once you decide to return to law practice after a taking a break, such as to raise children, write the Great American Novel, or pursue other personal or professional interests, you need to determine the type of position you seek, assess your transferable skills and brush up if necessary, and let the world know you’re…
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