The Alternative Careers Issue | September 2017
In this issue of ABA Law Practice Today:
To find the ideal job, start by examining your career identity. Tired of practicing law? Your practice has prepared you well for a host of alternative careers. Ethics counsel play a critical role in helping lawyers understand and meet their professional obligations. Empowering others to reach their full potential brings its own satisfaction to this lawyer. Legal aid programs need the help of all lawyers. You don’t have to be in court to be a “real” lawyer helping people with real problems. Three lawyers open up about their path to alternative careers. Recognizing the common challenges of trust accounting is the first step toward compliance with your obligations. Fear holds back too many lawyers from business development success. Here’s how to overcome the most common fears. Don’t assume a one-size-fits all OGC is totally non-negotiable. Timeless tips on effective management from a veteran practitioner. Evernote is a powerful memory aid and organizational tool that can help your practice and your daily life. Today’s business lawyer needs to be adept at management skills that aren’t part of the typical law school curriculum.Finding the Job That Fits
Five Skills Lawyers Have That Non-Lawyers Need
A Lawyer’s Lawyer: Spotlight on Ethics Counsel
My Superpower: I Know What You Should Be Doing
Working Together for Justice
Delivering Access to Justice
Ctrl Alt Career: Reset Goals to Find Personal Success
Sponsored Combating Common Trust Accounting Challenges
How to Overcome Six Common Fears of Client Development
Lawyers Should Negotiate Outside Counsel Guidelines
Leadership Insights in the Age of Millennial Lawyers
Five Ways to Use Evernote to Manage Data Overload
New Skills for Legal Executives