Rantings of a Partner...and Pushback from the Associate

Law firm partners have no shortage of opinions about associates. And associates have plenty to say about working with partners. This new book gives both parties a forum to express their views about the current practice of law. Among the rantings and pushback are invaluable tips and advice for succeeding in a law firm.

Topics include:

Research and Writing

Mentoring and Development

Client Relations and Marketing

The Case

Office Politics and Etiquette

Tips for Success

The issues represented in this book come from partners and associates across the country each espousing themes: enjoy your work, give associate meaningful assignments, teach your associates how to market, and "own" your work.

Some of the material is funny. Some of it is eye-opening. Some of it you will disagree with and dismiss. But all of it can be educational-and can help make you a better lawyer.