This first issue serving as a Survival Guide for Young Lawyers will be followed by our August issue that will take a look at additional advice and perspectives on the plight of the newly minted attorney.

FEATURES

Standing Out From the Pack in Networking, Interviews and Beyond

By Grover E. Cleveland

Arm yourself with advocates who will vouch for your support in order to do their jobs. Read on for other creative tips to differentiate yourself.

Understanding the Job Search Process

By Kathleen Brady

Rather than charting a different course in the middle of your job search, evaluate your career options and map out your strategy. The choices you make now may take you in a direction you don't want to go.

Tips for the New Law Graduate

By Wendy L. Werner

What are you doing to increase your chances of landing a job? Here are immediate strategies to apply as you work to launch the career you want.

50 Web Resources for the Suddenly Solo Lawyer

By Jim Calloway and Allison C. Shields

(Reprinted from Law Practice Today’s July 2009 Suddenly Solo issue)

Two experts share over 50 essential resources and links to help solos start up or refine their practice.

MARKETING

Amaze Your Clients: Finding Reasons to Engage Them That Are Not Matter Related

By Anne Parys

Give an in-person visit or a phone call off the clock to your clients. After such an investment, you may very well see a bump in assignments.

Marketing Partnerships with Non Legal Firms

By Mary Enemark

Practical tips to establish and refine lasting referral relationships.

MANAGEMENT

4-Step Approach for Managing Client Expectations

By Chuck Roberts

Follow this communication process to train your clients on what you will actually deliver.

FINANCE

Financial Fraud: Trouble from Honest Mistakes and Dishonest Conduct

By Edward Poll

Law firms are at great risk of fraudulent activity by its lawyers and law firm staff.

TECHNOLOGY

Company Counsel Under Siege: Build a Technology War Chest in 4 Easy Steps

By Keith H. Mullen

Mandates to control and reduce the company's legal spend plague in-house counsel and pressure is ever-increasing. Technology certainly can yield efficiencies but an organized strategy is needed to tie it all together.

Have Attorneys Read the iCloud Terms and Conditions?

By Sharon D. Nelson and John W. Simek

Basic legal advice is to always read the terms of service, right? You'll want to be sure to do so with Apple's iCloud.

MEET THE WOMEN RAINMAKERS!

Lisa Gilford

Interview by Andi Groomes

Lisa Gilford is co-chair of Alston & Bird’s Products Liability Group. She was recognized by the Los Angeles Daily Journal as one of California's "Top Women Litigators" for 2010 and 2011.