Managing Up

One of the interesting things about practicing law is that, until relatively recently, little discussion occurred about how to advance in practice beyond becoming a top-notch practitioner. Other skills have always been required (including, for example, the ability to communicate well and to lead well), and it's quite clear that more is needed now. Client development skills are critical, certainly, and getting a tremendous amount of press especially in this economy, and the same is true for client service skills.
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Julie A. Fleming (of Life at the Bar LLC) offers attorney development coaching and consulting for associates and partners who want to create successful, satisfying and sustainable practices