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Nielsen, Sheila. Job Quest for Lawyers: The Essential Guide to Finding and Landing the Job You Want. Chicago: American Bar Association, Law Practice Management Section and Young Lawyers Division, 2011.
A 20-year legal job coach offers suggestions and strategy for finding employment in the current challenging conditions. Learn about knights, wizards, and creative networking in this upbeat if not lighthearted offering.
Greenwald, Bart L. Rantings of a Partner: And Pushback from the Associate. Chicago: American Bar Association, Section of Litigation, 2011.
This highly readable and relevant book offers eye-opening and humorous contributions from law firm attorneys across the United States. Partners share their views on associate behavior, and associates return the favor. Some topics include research, writing, client development, marketing, and mentoring.
Mathis, Laura. Acting Skills for Lawyers. Chicago, Ill: American Bar Association, 2011.
This easy read holds special appeal for potential courtroom advocates. A working actor and legal consultant coaches you on career-enhancing skills such as stage presence, vocal variety, storytelling, and witness preparation.
Fletman, Abbe F., and Evelyn R. Storch. The Woman Advocate. Chicago, Ill: Section of Litigation, American Bar Association, 2010.
A group of seasoned female attorneys from diverse career paths share experiences and strategies in areas ranging from client development to supervision to work-life balance. Emphasis is on litigation-related careers. Perspectives from women of color are included.
Lockwood, Karen M. The Road to Independence: 101 Women's Journeys to Starting Their Own Law Firms. Chicago: American Bar Association, Commission on Women in the Profession, 2011.
Women of various ages and life circumstances narrate how they successfully launched and maintained their law firms. Contributions take the form of letters written from the attorneys to aspiring law firm owners.
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