2022-2023 Associate Year

It’s the last day of my associate year.

I had one goal this year: bill less than last year.

I did that.

In doing so, two interesting things happened:

(1) my revenue substantively increased, signaling I was doing less but more valuable work;

(2) my billable equivalent hours increased, signaling I had more time to support valued firm initiatives and pro bono work.

I learned a lot this year.

I still love depositions (and I took or defended more than 10 of them).

I still have the trial bug (and I had a jury trial and substantive arbitration trial).

I love project management (and my managing credit volume skyrocketed to reflect that).

And finally: serving, leading, coaching, and mentoring the associates coming up behind me brings me so much joy and professional satisfaction.

My firm’s fiscal year falls on the calendar year, but I love having a “new year” in the middle.

It’s a good time to reflect and confirm what I want to come next.

What comes next should be fun. 🔥♥️✌🏻

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