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BigLaw: You're Only a Junior Associate Once (Fortunately)

By Liz Kurtz

Originally published on April 27, 2009 in our free BigLaw newsletter. In past columns, we've discussed weighty issues that arise in everyday practice, and the myriad factors that can contribute to narrowly (or not so narrowly) averted disasters. Poor communication, inter-office politics, clashing personalities, and the challenge of managing a large document production are but a few of the components of the typical near-miss. But, sometimes, the bumps in the road to becoming a better attorney are caused by something you cannot avoid. It's a phenomenon we've all experienced. It's called "being new." Behind Enemy Lines ? "Sandy" is an experienced litigator at a large national law firm. Although she is now in her second decade of practice, she recalls, all too vividly, some embarrassing moments from earlier in her career...continue to full post

Full post as published by TechnoLawyer Blog on May 04, 2009 (boomark / email).