Why Patent Litigators Need a Structured Career Search
Patent litigators use structured approaches for clients, but often take a reactive approach to their own careers. While they coordinate...
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Freshwater Counsel Got Its First Private Office!
Since launching in 2023, we've worked from some unconventional spaces. And each one taught us something about what we actually...
The Most Common Mistake Lawyers Make When Considering a Lateral Move
When lawyers begin exploring a lateral move, many start by choosing one or two target firms. They focus on one...
How to Make Friends as an Adult: The Power of Making Yourself Familiar
Since 2019, I've moved to Boston, Maine, New York, and Milwaukee. Moving to new cities taught me that making new...
My New Orleans Recruiting Conference Takeaways
I had a blast at a recruiting conference in New Orleans last week. Last year's takeaway was tactical. We defined...
Curiosity Beats Credentials When Advancing Law Firm Interviews
Credentials get you the interview. Curiosity gets you the offer. In December 2025, I published a piece for Bloomberg Law...
The Patent Litigation Market Is Strong: Here’s What’s Driving Demand
What's the market like for patent litigators? From our seat, it is strong. Right now, we're working with 4 patent...
Path to Partnership: Here’s What You Need to Do to Stay on Track
Partnership isn't about waiting to be chosen. It's about showing up, building relationships, and demonstrating value long before the conversation...
What My Son’s 3rd Birthday Taught Me About Entrepreneurial Freedom
We celebrated my son's 3rd birthday yesterday! On his 2nd birthday, we took a half day and all went to...
Why Your Interview Narrative Matters More Than You Think
Narrative matters more than people think in interviews. When a lawyer we're working with gets their first interview, the very...
Our Children Are Always Watching
They are watching everything.This morning I brought my son with me to the gym. He played with his gator monster...
The Best Lawyer Interview Prep Strategy
We worked with a lawyer with exceptional credentials, but approached her search with low confidence. She wasn't sure she'd get...
What Law Firm Interviews Are Actually Testing
Most lawyers prepare for interviews the wrong way. Your resume got you the interview. Your interviewers already know you're technically...
The Window for Lateral Moves Closes Faster Than Most Lawyers Realize
We've placed 14 lawyers this year. What we've seen: there's a specific window for lateral moves that closes faster than...
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