You’ve landed your first job as a lawyer and the paycheques are coming in. It feels great to finally have an income after so many years in school and you’re determined to pay off your student loan as quickly as possible. 

Thinking about taxes can feel like a low priority in a year when so many people were forced to deal with the fallout of an economy in flux. It’s hard to imagine anyone whose life and finances were not disrupted this year. 

A strong and recognized personal brand can help you cultivate business for your firm or stand out among a crowd of corporate lawyers.

There’s a text message that no lawyer or office manager wants to receive. The one that came to Cecile’s personal phone at 7:00 a.m. said simply,

For rainmakers in today’s altered universe, the job remains the same — continue to nurture existing relationships while attracting new clients.

You shouldn’t be afraid to interview advisors before settling on someone you can work with.