Future-Proofing Your Career: Stay Ahead in an AI-Driven Industry
The legal landscape is evolving at a breakneck pace, with AI, automation, and shifting employer priorities reshaping the profession.
How can attorneys ensure they remain competitive amid these rapid changes—especially while balancing demanding workloads and high billable hour requirements? The key lies in proactive skill development.
In this post, we explore the essential technical, soft, and hybrid skills that will keep you indispensable in the legal field, as well as practical strategies to fit professional growth into your busy schedule.
Lateral Moves in 2025: Should You Stay or Should You Go?
Wondering if it’s time to make a lateral move?
The legal job market is in flux, and firms are becoming more strategic in their hiring.
Whether you're seeking better compensation, more client interaction, or a healthier work-life balance, this guide walks you through the key factors to consider before making a move.
We cover market trends, salary negotiations, and how to set yourself up for success.
Read on to determine if now is the right time to take the next step in your career.
Culture by Design: Stop Letting Your Law Firm’s Identity Run on Autopilot
“Our people.” Every law firm says it, but that’s not a strategy, and it’s definitely not a differentiator. If firm culture truly drives recruitment, retention, and long-term success, why do so many firms treat it as an afterthought? The days of “culture by default” are over.
In this article, we dive into Culture by Design. How law firms can move beyond generic platitudes and create an intentional, tangible culture that sets them apart in a fiercely competitive talent market. We’ll explore real data, actionable strategies, and the key shifts firms need to make to attract and retain top legal talent.
Fast-Track Your Future: The Hidden Perks of Switching Firms
The data is clear—lateral associates in AmLaw 200 firms are making partner at more than twice the rate of those who stay put.
But the benefits of a lateral move go far beyond partnership. Expanding your skill set, broadening your client base, and growing your professional network are just a few of the advantages that can put you on the fast track to success.
Discover how making a strategic move can supercharge your career and open doors to new opportunities.
Onward Insights - January 2025
Starting a new year often brings thoughts of career changes, but navigating the legal job market can feel overwhelming.
At Onward Recruiting, we understand these challenges firsthand and are here to guide you with practical insights and personalized support.
Check out our January newsletter for actionable strategies to advance your legal career in 2025, including tips for self-assessment, digital presence optimization, and mastering today's evolving workplace dynamics.
Whether you're actively seeking change or simply exploring possibilities, let's partner to make your next career move the right one.
"I Still Feel Like a Fraud": Why Experienced Attorneys Struggle with Imposter Syndrome (And What to Do About It)
You've made partner, won major cases, or closed seven-figure deals. So why do you still feel like you're one mistake away from being exposed as a fraud?
If that sounds familiar, you're experiencing what up to 82% of successful attorneys grapple with: imposter syndrome. And contrary to what you might think, it often intensifies with experience. In this post, we'll explore why highly accomplished lawyers struggle with feeling like imposters, and more importantly, provide concrete, actionable strategies to combat these feelings.
Whether you're a mid-level associate or a seasoned partner, discover why these doubts persist and learn practical tools to build authentic confidence in your legal career.
The Magic of Mentors
Mentorship is the key to unlocking your potential.
This post explores why mentoring programs, now common across nearly all major law firms, are essential for attorneys at every stage of their career. From practical tips on finding the right mentor to insights on building resilience, enhancing your professional brand, and unlocking new opportunities, this article provides everything you need to thrive in a demanding profession.
Whether you’re an associate looking to grow or an experienced attorney navigating change, discover how intentional mentorship can accelerate your success.
Mind the Gap: Tips for Explaining Résumé Gaps
Career gaps can feel like a roadblock, especially in the traditional and risk-averse world of law firms. Whether due to a sabbatical, family responsibilities, or firm restructuring, gaps in your résumé often carry a stigma in the legal industry. But they don’t have to.
In this blog, we explore how attorneys can confidently address career gaps, frame them as opportunities for growth, and present their experiences in a way that resonates with even the most skeptical hiring partners.
Learn how to take control of your career narrative and turn gaps into stepping stones for success.
2025 Trends: The Lateral market
Navigating a lateral move in today’s legal market requires more than just ambition—it demands insight into the forces shaping the industry. From the rise of hybrid work tensions to the growing appeal of mid-market firms and increasing expectations for portable books of business, the trends of 2025 are redefining the way lawyers make career moves.
Is Remote Work Dead? Let’s Not Bury It Just Yet
The remote work era may be ending, but the push for flexibility isn’t. Discover why work isn’t just about office spaces—it’s about people and priorities.
Onward Insights - December 2024
Ready for a clear-eyed look at the legal industry in 2024? Our latest Onward Insights newsletter examines the key lessons learned this year - from evolving workplace wellness priorities to changing career growth definitions. We also explore what 2025 might bring, including shifting technology impacts and specialized skill demands.
Breaking Free: Tackling the Fear of a Lateral Move
Making a lateral move can be a wonderful way to unlock new opportunities, develop skills, and achieve higher levels of job satisfaction.
However, change can be scary, and moving to a new position can evoke fears about living up to expectations, job security and more, which often stops individuals from making positive steps in their career progression.
In this blog, we’ll show you how to tackle the fear of change in your career by guiding you on preparing for a new role, overcoming mental blockers, and implementing new strategies for success.
You’ll learn to leave your comfort zone and move closer to your career goals.