Big Law Life
by Laura Terrell
Latest episode
#148: Time Traps That Cost BigLaw Attorneys Most in Their Careers
#148: Time Traps That Cost BigLaw Attorneys Most in Their Careers
About this podcast
On Big Law Life, Laura Terrell and her guests discuss the strategies, steps, relationships and communications you need to navigate the world of large global and national law firms, from the perspective of lawyers, business and legal professionals, in-house counsel, and others with experience working in and around this environment. Laura dives into what you want to know about BigLaw but didn't learn in law school and what wasn't covered in your law firm orientation. To learn more about how she works with attorneys and to access her blog and resources, go to www.lauraterrell.com
Episodes
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- #148: Time Traps That Cost BigLaw Attorneys Most in Their Careers · 21 min · Episode 148BigLaw attorneys can spend a great deal of time doing work that is valuable in the moment but costly over the long term. Some of these habits generate billable hours, praise, and…
- #147: When Do BigLaw Associates Get to Do "Real Work"? · 22 min · Episode 147BigLaw associates are often frustrated doing what feel like routine assignments when they feel ready to move into what they see as more challenging, complex and even more…
- #146: Why BigLaw Business Development Approaches Aren't One-Size-Fits-All · 12 minCopying the business development habits of successful BigLaw rainmakers can sounds great but more often what works for someone else won't work for you if all you do is directly…
- #145: The BigLaw Career Shift From Matter Lawyer to Trusted Advisor · 18 min · Episode 145One of the most revealing business development metrics in BigLaw is when something happens with a client, who do they call? Revenue, origination, pitches, and repeat matters all…
- #144: How BigLaw Firms Measure Your Book of Business · 26 min · Episode 144How BigLaw firms actually measure a book of business matters, and a $1 million book can mean very different things depending what sits underneath that number, as well as where…
- #143: Can You Change Your Reputation in BigLaw? · 16 min · Episode 143Why do some negative professional impressions fade quickly while others can follow a lawyer for years? And what can you can do when an outdated reputation begins affecting your…
- #142: Why Easy-to-Brief Lawyers Stand Out in BigLaw · 21 min · Episode 142There is an under-rated skill that can make lawyers significantly more valuable to partners and clients: being easy to brief. This does not mean knowing everything about a matter…
- #141: How BigLaw Partnership Promotion Committees Really Make Decisions · 19 min · Episode 141In this episode, I discuss what actually happens when a BigLaw lawyer's name goes before a partnership promotion committee and the decision points that illustrate what this group…
- #140: Practical Business Development for BigLaw Mid-Level Associates · 17 min · Episode 140Practical business development in BigLaw begins much earlier than most associates think. Mid-level associates are often told to focus on doing excellent work, meeting deadlines…
- #139: What Business Development Should Look Like for BigLaw Junior Associates · 15 min · Episode 139Business development in BigLaw begins much earlier than most associates thinkm but not in the way you might imagine or that your firm is suggesting. Junior lawyers are often told…
- #138: The BigLaw Mindsets You Need to Leave Behind · 13 min · Episode 138In this episode, I discuss five things BigLaw attorneys often spend too much energy worrying about early in their careers and why those priorities should change as they become…
- #137: Leaving BigLaw Without a New Job: Managing Your Reputation and Search · 22 min · Episode 137In this episode, I discuss what happens when your final day at a BigLaw firm arrives and you haven't landed your next role. The concerns in this situation can extend beyond the…
- #136: When Your BigLaw Firm Wants You to Move On - But Hasn't Yet Said When · 18 min · Episode 136What happens when you're told, often indirectly, that your future is no longer with the firm while receiving little clarity about when you are actually expected to leave. A…
- #135: Why BigLaw Junior Partner Compensation Stalls and How to Increase It · 19 min · Episode 135One of the biggest compensation frustrations for junior partners is how to move your comp meaningfully as you are still working to grow your practice and especially to originate…
- #134: Why Some BigLaw Problems Never Get Solved · 18 min · Episode 134One of the most overlooked skills in BigLaw is understanding law firms actually solve problems. Many associates, and even some partners, assume that if they raise an issue with…
- #133: How You Can Better Bill Your Time to Show Your Value in BigLaw · 18 min · Episode 133Billable hours are far more than an administrative task in BigLaw. While most associates focus on meeting annual hours targets, the way you record your time in fact directly…
- #132: The 7 Signals BigLaw Associates Consistently Misread · 24 min · Episode 132One of the biggest mistakes associates make when evaluating their careers in BigLaw is relying on signals that often have little relationship to long-term success. Many lawyers…
- #131: The Biggest Mistakes BigLaw Attorneys Make with Business Development Plans · 17 min · Episode 131One of the most common reasons lawyers struggle with business development despite investing significant time and effort is that they confuse activity with strategy. Many…
- #130: How to Find Stability When BigLaw's Structure Is Changing · 20 min · Episode 130In this episode, I discuss one of the key structural shifts facing lawyers today: the gradual transformation of the traditional BigLaw career model. For decades, attorneys could…
- #129: What Junior BigLaw Partners Wish They Understood Earlier · 19 min · Episode 129In this episode, I discuss one of the most challenging transitions in BigLaw: becoming a partner and discovering that legal excellence alone is no longer enough. Many lawyers…
