Podcast Episodes
Back to Search#134: Why Some BigLaw Problems Never Get Solved
Episode 134
One of the most overlooked skills in BigLaw is understanding law firms actually solve problems. Many associates, and even some partners, assume that …
2 months, 1 week ago
#133: How You Can Better Bill Your Time to Show Your Value in BigLaw
Episode 133
Billable hours are far more than an administrative task in BigLaw. While most associates focus on meeting annual hours targets, the way you record yo…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
#132: The 7 Signals BigLaw Associates Consistently Misread
Episode 132
One of the biggest mistakes associates make when evaluating their careers in BigLaw is relying on signals that often have little relationship to long…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
#131: The Biggest Mistakes BigLaw Attorneys Make with Business Development Plans
Episode 131
One of the most common reasons lawyers struggle with business development despite investing significant time and effort is that they confuse activity…
2 months, 4 weeks ago
#130: How to Find Stability When BigLaw's Structure Is Changing
Episode 130
In this episode, I discuss one of the key structural shifts facing lawyers today: the gradual transformation of the traditional BigLaw career model. …
3 months ago
#129: What Junior BigLaw Partners Wish They Understood Earlier
Episode 129
In this episode, I discuss one of the most challenging transitions in BigLaw: becoming a partner and discovering that legal excellence alone is no lo…
3 months, 1 week ago
#128: How BigLaw Associates Build Confidence Without Having All the Answers
Episode 128
In this episode, I discuss one of the biggest misconceptions about confidence inside BigLaw: the belief that confidence comes from having more certai…
3 months, 2 weeks ago
#127: What Associates Need to Know About Reading Unspoken Signals in BigLaw
Episode 127
In this episode, I discuss one of the most overlooked skills inside BigLaw, the ability to accurately read strategic and emotional signals that are r…
3 months, 3 weeks ago
#126: Why Coherence Can Matter More Than Expertise in BigLaw Teams
Episode 126
Many lawyers think about influence inside BigLaw through formal titles, originations, or technical expertise. But in practice, some of the most trust…
4 months ago
#125: The AmLaw 2026 Rankings: How to Read Beyond the Headline Numbers
Episode 125
Many lawyers inside BigLaw closely follow the AmLaw annual rankings, profits per equity partner, and headline revenue growth as signals of firm stren…
4 months, 1 week ago