We have all heard the saying, “I don’t live to work. I work to live.” Before the pandemic hit, this saying was more aspirational than accurate for most of us. However, the pandemic resulted in changes to the work/life dynamic. Suddenly, we were working where we lived, and the advent of the Zoom call allowed people to see how we lived along with all its complications. These pandemic work/life changes happened as the workforce shrank. This ushered in a new era: the rise of the autonomous employee.

Law firms are navigating the competition, balance sheets, and a tough hiring market by adjusting work models and finding new ways to service clients — but is it enough?

The pandemic has brought the legal industry to a “tipping point,” to borrow a phrase recently popularized by Malcolm Gladwell.

Recent tech advances have significantly changed the legal profession, and legal leaders are looking to hire and promote lawyers with technological competence

It’s usually not necessary to be a tech expert to have a successful legal career. But it is essential to have a solid understanding of how to use the most popular applications and legal-specific technologies.

The use of big data may transform the way law firms and legal departments conduct business

During the pandemic, many legal leaders became hyper aware of weaknesses in their organizations’ use of technology. Even “Big Law'' trails behind many other industries in using big data and other emerging technologies.

Keeping up to date on leading technology — both “legaltech” and general business solutions — is critical for law firms and in-house legal departments

As the economy recovers, the legal industry is becoming increasingly competitive. Law firms are looking for an edge, and in-house legal departments are under pressure to become leaner and more cost-efficient.

The competitive hiring market is driving new approaches to attract and retain top-tier candidates — but is that good for business?

It’s a great time for lawyers looking for their first jobs and more seasoned associates considering a change of employer. But that’s not so good for employers.

An active mentoring program can differentiate your firm or legal department in a tight labor market — but too few organizations do it well

A well-run mentoring program can instill loyalty, increase lawyer retention rates, and contribute to hiring success. It can also fuel lawyers’ careers and make an organization’s culture stronger.

Prepare to meet the demands of talent in a candidate’s job market—or risk losing them to more accommodating competition or career changes

A record number of professionals are reevaluating their professional lives in the wake of the pandemic.

Microsoft’s Work Trend Index, a survey of 31,000 professionals published in March 2021, reports that “41% of the global workforce” was considering quitting. The publicity surrounding “The Great Resignation” since then suggests that many followed through with these plans.

A lawyer with an MBA may have more credibility in the C-suite, but there are other ways for attorneys to develop necessary business skills

Few legal jobs require a business degree, especially in what has recently become a candidate’s hiring market. But MBAs are valuable, and their allure persists for some lawyers.

For today’s top in-house lawyers, the practice of law is just one of their numerous responsibilities

The ability to assume many different roles within an organization has always been part of a general counsel’s job description. But recently, that ability is being stretched.

Increasing reports of data breaches, privacy concerns, and ransomware attacks demand preparation and vigilance from corporate legal departments

For the first time, cybersecurity leads general counsels’ lists of perceived risks to their organizations, finishing just ahead of regulation/compliance and data privacy.

The pandemic accelerated the push for law firms and legal departments to revisit many entrenched cultural norms

Long before COVID-19 hit, a chasm was developing within law firms and legal departments. Many have blamed this gap on differences between the old and new guard; the “Boomers” and “Millennials.” That dynamic is evident in some disconnects over the role of technology, work-life balance, and social issues.

Law firms and legal department leaders are tackling the novel difficulties of the “new normal”

The legal sector led the race back to the office this year: occupancy rates for law firms were up to 56% by July, compared to 34% of sectors nationwide during the same period.

Get ready: The use of artificial intelligence may bring meaningful changes to the way lawyers work

The legal industry is experiencing an innovation boom. What once were considered revolutionary technologies are becoming mainstream, and AI-powered software is leading the charge.

How to help employees reconnect with your organization's core values, regardless of where they're working

A strong culture is an essential component of a successful organization. Without one, employees can feel rudderless, and navigating through tough times can be more difficult.

The COVID-19 pandemic challenged many organizations’ core values. When faced with decreased revenues and potential closure during the lockdown, some businesses found out precisely what they were made of — and what would allow them to persevere.

Many corporate law departments transformed during a crisis year, and some attributes required of in-house lawyers are evolving to keep pace

The pandemic caused corporate law departments to adapt rapidly, and many workplace changes spurred by new company priorities will stick. Some analysts predict that the crisis could usher in dramatic shifts to a profession known for its respect for tradition.

An updated look at what’s driving the salary expectations of today’s in-demand lawyers

As the US economy recovers from its COVID-related downturn, job prospects in the legal industry are healthier than ever.

Hiring professionals who serve law firms and corporate legal departments are facing the tightest job market ever. While organizations nationwide are experiencing hiring deficits from a job market that is steadily heating up, the legal sector is on fire.

Mastering the core skills of leadership and making them part of your professional brand can boost your career

A brand is a promise of consistency and a commitment to a particular way of doing something. It’s what is carefully created as well as what is perceived, experienced, or imagined by others.

If a quarantine-caused negative behavior pattern weighs you down, take some steps to free yourself.

Being extremely limited in our social interactions for almost a year hasn’t had the best effect on all of us.

Many people, particularly women, started consuming more alcohol than usual. Forced to cook for ourselves, many individuals on lockdown ate much more than in pre-pandemic times — and only some of the food was healthier. Collectively, we also watched a staggering amount of television.

LinkedIn is constantly evolving and now offers ways to make a profile page more compelling

With over 740 million active users in 2021, LinkedIn is by far the global leader in professional networking sites. According to the American Bar Association, it is also the most popular social network among lawyers and used by most law firms.