Making partner or not: Is it in, up or over in the 21st Century?

Up until about 20 years ago, the Cravath-model partnership track reigned supreme at most law firms  Today, mainly because of increased competition, the tide has shifted away from longevity and other historical factors involved in partnership.  In this June 2007 article, which appeared as the cover story in the ABA Law Practice magazine, Janet Ellen Raasch presents an overview of the modern law firm partnership track.

Making partner or not:  Is it in, up or over in the 21st Century?

Putting relaxation back into firm retreats: Loosening up the lawyer mind

Progressive law firms are making their annual retreats more engaging and productive through creative use of relaxation -- to foster collaboration, strategic thinking and problem-sovling skills.  In this January 2006 article, which appeared in the ABA Law Practice magazine, Janet Ellen Raasch interviews a wide range of law firms experts on their creative retreat tactics.

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