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Chere Estrin’s expertise tapped by Wall Street Journal for insight on Legal Staffing wage growth.

Many workers in the law industry, burned out from 90-hour weeks and holiday hours, left during the pandemic, said Chere Estrin, who runs a legal staffing firm.A lot of law firms “are in a panic because they can’t get people to do the work,” Ms. Estrin said. “I have never seen anything like this.”

“Age discrimination is a problem. Botox isn’t the solution”

So many of us have endured some form of discrimination during a hiring process or on the job. Chere's "Are You Pretty Enough for your Job" article created a lot of emotion. So much so that Fortune Magazine wrote and article about our article!

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Bullying: The Law Firm’s Dirty Little Secret

"Legal rainmakers, senior partners who bring in client money, are often allowed to intimidate associates or non-partner attorneys and other legal professionals; their bullying behavior (and overall hostile/dysfunctional personality) is overlooked or rationalized away because of their financial status. And, not surprisingly, many associates and non-lawyers fear reprisal, demotion, and other adversarial reactions standing up to the senior bully."

To AI or To Not AI: That is the Question

Using AI to assist with resume writing isn’t a bad thing. In fact, it can be incredibly helpful, like a miracle drug for structuring your experience and highlighting key skills. The problem arises when you…..

Conquering Age Discrimination – Turning Experience into Power

Charley had spent his career commanding authority, making critical decisions, and leading with confidence. His experience had shaped his reputation as a leader. But after retirement, he found himself in an unexpected position—working as a greeter at Walmart. He didn’t need the job, but.....

Who Hates Networking? Raise Your Hand!

Discover why networking often feels like a dreaded chore for many professionals. From awkward small talk to the fear of rejection, this blog post explores the reasons behind the negative perceptions of networking. Re-frame the experience to foster genuine connections and turn discomfort into opportunity.

Time to Seek an Alternative Career?

The legal profession is a rewarding career path. But let’s face it: for some, it has limits. You’re not likely to make partner unless you’re already on that trajectory. Moving up the career ladder as a legal professional is often difficult. And yes, there are salary caps for many roles. But what if you could zig and zag, leveraging your background into something new? You may have to leave the title “attorney” or “legal professional” behind—or maybe not. It depends on how you approach it.

Why You Should Update Your Partner Compensation Structure Now

It’s more important than ever to change your compensation structure for equity and non-equity partners. The end of the year is typically when firms address compensation issues, including adjusting base pay and bonuses. More firms need to.....

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