When I began my legal career I anticipated that all lawyers, or at least the ones with a license to practice, would be competent and professional. Reality check – some lawyers toe the line of competency and professionalism quite well. Yet, even those who push the line of bad lawyering have provided me with valuable [...]
If It Sounds Too Good To Be True…
Have you heard the saying if it sounds too good to be true then it ...
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Beyond Your Law Degree: Dealing with an Antagonistic Opposing Counsel
In law school, the lawyers I was fortunate to get to know were all helpful, ethical, and professional. Thus, you can understand why I was stunned when my initial conversation with an opposing counsel began with attacking my client and my ability as a lawyer, and ended with screaming at me. I thought this was an anomaly but a few [...]
Beyond Your Law Degree: Do You Have an Advisory Board?
Do you have a personal ”Advisory Board?” First, what does that mean? A personal Advisory Board refers to the relationships you have developed with people who act as resources to assist, guide, and advise you on certain matters, such as potential job opportunities or interpreting certain areas of law. I wish I could take credit for coining the term, but [...]
CLE With Nationally Recognized Legal Business and Career Development Coach, Cordell Parvin
Please join me for a 3-hour CLE with Cordell Parvinon Wednesday, September 22nd from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm at 17300 Preston Road, Dallas, Texas 75252. Mr. Parvin was a national construction lawyer for over 35 years and has coached over 500 attorneys in the United States and Canada since 2005. The CLE is on Securing, [...]
About Author
Lené Alley DeRudder is a licensed attorney in Texas. She graduated from Texas Wesleyan University School of Law in December 2009. Prior to law school, Lene' worked for two years in political media consulting and over six years in sales and marketing for the Dallas CBS Station Group.
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Beyond Your Law Degree: Do You Have the Clients You Want?
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The Job Market Is Tough, But What Are You Doing to Distinguish Yourself from the Competition?
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It is NOT that BAD
- CLE With Nationally Recognized Legal Business and Career Development Coach, Cordell Parvin
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