MCCA Career Development Articles
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Back to School Basics: Why Legal Professionals Should Pursue CLE
By Charles A. Volkert, Esq.
No matter your age, back-to-school season can still conjure up a heavy dose of nostalgia for fresh beginnings. Even if your classroom days are far behind you, as a legal…

7 Ways You Can Boost Your Legal Career by Becoming a Mentor
By Charles A. Volkert, Esq.
Much has been written about how mentoring programs at law firms and corporate legal departments better integrate new hires, improve retention and help entry-level professionals negotiate the legal career ladder….

Legal Practice Management: How to Reduce Stress and Promote Retention
By Charles A. Volkert, Esq.
Even with strong legal practice management techniques, stress is an inevitable component of every workplace. But too much of it for too long can negatively impact productivity and push your…

4 Trends That Will Change Legal Practice Management in 2015
By Charles A. Volkert, Esq.
To make the best decisions for your company and career, you need to stay abreast of legal news and trends. Resources such as Robert Half Legal’s annual Future Law Office study and Salary…

Setting e-Discovery and Litigation Consulting Teams Up for Success
By Charles A. Volkert, Esq.
Many law firms and corporate legal departments are using teams of legal professionals — lawyers, paralegals and others with specialized expertise — to handle complex projects, including e-discovery and litigation…

Managing Multiple Generations in the Legal Workplace
By Charles A. Volkert, Esq.
Today’s legal profession is generationally diverse, with baby boomers, Generation X and Millennials all present in the workforce. Clients can benefit from the various perspectives and experiences multigenerational teams bring…