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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Interview prep, career strategy, and recruiting insights for lawyers. I work with attorneys every day, and I write about what I see working and what isn't.
"Why Your Interview Narrative Matters More Than You Think" makes the case that narrative matters more than people realize in interviews. Your story is your differentiator.
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...
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...
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...
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...
"The Best Lawyer Interview Prep Strategy" comes from a real example. We worked with a lawyer who had exceptional credentials but approached her search with low confidence. What we changed made the difference.
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