FEATURES: THE MOVE TO PARTNER AND IN-HOUSE COUNSEL  

Business Development & Marketing Strategies—and the Ethical Considerations That Come With Them

By Micah Buchdahl

The care you take in creating and growing your book of business may be just as important as the clients within it.

A Brief Primer on Pitches and Proposals for New Partners

By Jim Austin

Pitching often leads to overwhelming a potential client with marketing materials touting reasons why a firm is the best when, in reality, active listening and simply showing the client why your firm is able to meet its needs will more often than not outshine the most illustrious marketing and presentation.

Building Client Relationships and Networking

By James R. Silkenat

Business often springs from the most unlikely relationships, so establishing and cultivating contacts from corporate meetings to cocktail parties is sure to provide rewarding benefits.

Understanding Your Firm and the Added Value It Brings

By Lisa Shrayer

Knowing as much as you can about your firm, industry, and clients not only makes you the go-to person for the latest news and trends, but it also puts you at an advantage for seeing opportunities.

Partnership Pitfalls: What New Partners Need to Know About Partnership Liability Risks

By Patrick B. Minter and Rachel C. Cushing

Enjoy the increased responsibilities and perks that accompany the rank of partner, while also minimizing potential liability as a newly-appointed representative of your firm.

The Benefits of Professional Development Personnel in Your New Role

By Megan Greenberg

As you take on additional responsibilities, it is important to remember that your firm likely has tools available to support you, and utilize them.

In-House Attorney Ethics and Liability Risks

By Lee Braem and Arthur Saiewitz

Transitioning from outside to in-house counsel may appear to alleviate many of the challenges associated with private practice, but a whole new set of issues await that you may not have considered.

MANAGEMENT

Chair's Column

Managing Your Transition to Partner or In-House Counsel

By Andrea S. Hartley

The ABA Young Lawyers Division and LPM strengthen their long-standing partnership with the New Partner and In-House Counsel Conference in February 2011.

Renegotiating to Improve Your Job Satisfaction

By Wendy Werner

A few weeks into your dream job, it's clear things aren't working out like you'd planned. You may feel stuck right now—but here's advice on making it better. Special from Law Practice magazine's November/December 2010 issue.

FINANCE

The Economics of Partnership for New and Aspiring Partners

Moderated by Kendyl T. Hanks

Industry veterans discuss the strategies driving partner compensation while highlighting the need for associates and partners alike to understand what is expected of them to increase earning potential and status in their firms.

TECHNOLOGY

Best of ABA TECHSHOW

Preparing for Your First Use of Technology in the Courtroom

By Nils Jensen

Even the most seasoned courtroom attorneys should allow for extra preparation for their first use of technology in a courtroom setting, because the outcome could make or break the case.

MEET THE WOMEN RAINMAKERS!

Barbara Kosacz

By Natasha Innocenti

A partner at Cooley LLP, this rainmaker reveals that her passion for learning her clients' businesses is one of the greatest keys to her success.