Are you an attorney who’s not exactly loving your current career and you’re thinking about moving into a new area of the law? 

In the dynamic landscape of the legal industry, attorneys are constantly seeking new avenues for career growth and specialization. As we step into 2024, several legal fields are experiencing significant expansion, presenting promising opportunities for those looking to carve a niche in these emerging domains. This blog explores the top 10 expanding fields within the legal industry, catering specifically to licensed attorneys.

1. Data Privacy & Security Law:

In an era marked by increasing data breaches and stringent regulations, expertise in data privacy laws such as GDPR and CCPA is in high demand. Attorneys well-versed in cybersecurity threats and compliance strategies are essential for organizations navigating the complex landscape of data protection.

2. Intellectual Property (IP) Law:

The rise of AI, blockchain,...

Humility is a good thing, but many of the women I work with are TOO humble. These AMAZING women just don’t know how amazing they truly are. 

When I work with them on their resumes or LinkedIn profiles, I find out about several spectacular accomplishments that they don’t mention anywhere. 

Why don’t they mention them? 

They didn’t think they were worth mentioning. 

Excuse me. WHAT THE WHAT?!!

Listen. 

Not touting your experience and accomplishments is basically the same as leaving a pile of cash on the table. 

The business world is the very place you want to showcase your achievements to the world. 

So the next time you look at your LinkedIn profile or update your resume, don’t whisper into the forget-me-box. 

Bring out the megaphone. 

Why amplifying your experiences and accomplishments matters

Celebrating your success is...

Let’s be real. Changing careers is a lot of work. And it can feel a bit intimidating. 

You need to decide what field or industry you want to enter. You need to educate yourself, expand your skills and experience, and refine your transferable skills. 

You may need to move from being an expert in your current field to being a novice in your new one.

How can you do that while still working a full-time job, not leaving yourself open to financial risk, and living the normal, busy life that quite frankly, gets away from us? 

Here is a quick checkpoint for how to start your career-changing process when you’re short on time. 

15 Minutes: Narrow Down Your Choices

Sometimes having so many choices for our future ends up scaring us into decision paralysis. Narrow down your choices in a quick, 15-minute brainstorming session. Go off your gut to narrow it down to what you really want, instead of overthinking every...

As you head into the holiday season, it’s natural to think of what you want to change in your life. You’re likely to be bombarded with a host of messages heading into the new year—all about what should be different. You may have a plan to change your body, your weight, your attitude, your job, your schedule, or something else entirely. 

I’m here to propose a different plan for the New Year: 

Focus on what should remain the same. 

Focus on being unapologetically You. 

Stop Being Who You “Should Be”

If you’re anything like me, you had a picture of what your life would look like right now. 

Maybe your life is actually pretty close to what you had planned. Or maybe it’s entirely different. 

Either way, you probably put a lot of pressure on yourself for what your life should look like. What sort of job you should have. What sort of relationship you should...

Pivoting careers and job-hopping are pretty common in this day and age.

In fact, the average employee moves onto a new job every four years.

You may be excited to start in a brand-new field. Or you might be terrified. Either way, there are things you can keep in mind to make the process easier (even if it’s your first time.)

Use Your Existing Skills to Your Advantage

The expected demands and requirements at your new job may feel intimidating.

Actually, it may feel like a nightmare.

Thinking about how you have to restart from the bottom and develop a whole new set of skills suitable for your line of work.

Thinking about the unknowns and uncertainties.

Wondering how you can even appeal to employers with almost no experience as you start out.

That’s all scary stuff.

But, it actually doesn’t need to be.

Your first step here is to identify the things you are already good...

Let me guess. 

You studied hard in high school, worked your butt off in college, and did what you were supposed to get your career underway. You’ve held low-paying positions, worked for crappy management, and checked off everything you were supposed to on the proverbial Career Success Checklist.

You thought you were finally underway for where you wanted to be in life. 

And now, suddenly, you are being forced to change your career. 

Even though all of us have heard the saying, “Life happens,” we’re still surprised when drastic changes head our way. 

But I gotcha covered. 

Here are some tips on how facing your fears and making a career change might just be the best thing you could do for yourself. 

Name Your Fear and What’s Behind It

It will feel safest to stay inside your comfort zone. You may think that’s the only way to keep your...

Look, I’ve “failed” at A LOT of things. I “failed” the Virginia Bar Exam not once, but twice. I “failed” at getting a foothold in securities law like I thought I would. I “failed” at returning to my old self after giving birth to my twin boys and almost dying in the aftermath. There are plenty of other examples but I’ll leave it at that.

Why did I put failure in quotes? Because I’m a big believer in that you will continue to have the same challenges until you learn the lessons that you are supposed to learn. To me, it’s only a failure if you don’t, or refuse, to learn a lesson from your failures or mistakes. It's only then can you move forward. Here are the lessons that I learned from the above “failures.”

Here’s what I learned from the above failures:

• Failing the bar exam: I learned to create detailed a plan that included speaking to experts on the...

Even since the coronavirus outbreak, a sense of uncertainty has taken over our lives. 

Travel bans, restrictions over large gatherings, talks of recession, and the imposition of the mandatory 6-feet distance, can all make stress escalate with each passing day.

You have been forced to adjust to a new reality. You may feel greater concerns regarding work as well as the long-term impacts on the world economy. Companies going on a layoff spree may even cause you to feel the weight of unemployment.

It’s hard not to panic.

So what should you do?

Take stock of your financial situation

With companies going through layoffs and public places being shut down, it’s easy to see why finance should be your first and foremost priority.

You may not have a ton of savings lying around for something as unexpected as this, and it’s only natural to be anxious in the wake of calamity.

However, the...

You’ve probably heard of people having a brand, but maybe you think it's a thing for celebrities and corporations.

That’s simply not true.

Everyone has a personal brand.

In fact, the question isn’t whether you have a personal brand. It’s whether you have a good and effective one.

So here's how to make your personal brand stand out.

What is personal branding and why is it important?

 Simply put, a personal brand is the skills and talents you are known for.

This could be through social media, a blog page, Linkedin, YouTube videos, Instagram reels, or just by being well-known in your local community.

A lot of people overlook personal branding, considering it a long shot to “become known” or that it’s not necessary or worthwhile.

While it is true that personal branding requires you to be consistent with your time and effort, the potential benefits of...