Frederick L Shelton
When Being a Successful Lawyer Equals Misery
According an article in the Toronto Star, the most "Successful" lawyers are more likely to be the most miserable and even suffer from...
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Frederick L Shelton
Jul 31, 20206 min read
How a Thomas Jefferson Grad Came to be in Charge of the Ivy Leaguers
I’ve been a legal recruiting and business consultant for about 25 years. I’ve heard every legitimate reason an attorney might have for...
Frederick L Shelton
Jul 31, 20204 min read
How to Get Insanely Good at Public Speaking, Fast & Inexpensively
There are many facets to client development for attorneys and other professionals. The new techniques include social media, digital...
Frederick L Shelton
Jul 31, 20203 min read
Disagreement as a Leadership KPI
"I HIRED YOU TO DISAGREE WITH ME" I often tell my people this. Obviously, when they first start, I tell them what to do, how to do it...
Frederick L Shelton
Jul 31, 20203 min read
How & When to Use the Phrase "Just Google Me"
I'll never forget the first time I said it. I was at a networking function and the General Counsel & Vice President of a potential...
Frederick L Shelton
Jun 9, 20205 min read
Will COVID-19 Bring You The Damocles Sword or Midas Touch?
Reprinted from the “Shelton Shares” Column in Attorney at Law Magazine In recessionary times, the questions are always the same: “Is my...
Frederick L Shelton
Feb 27, 20204 min read
Corky Kessler: From Being Shot at to Shooting Motion Pictures
Reprinted from the “Shelton Shares” Column in Attorney at Law Magazine Corky Kessler is an outlier both in the legal and entertainment...
Frederick L Shelton
Feb 18, 20204 min read
3 Keys to Networking from a Veteran Head Hunter
Reprinted from the “Shelton Shares” Column in Attorney at Law Magazine I’m a head hunter. My network is my career. So networking at the...
Frederick L Shelton
Sep 15, 20193 min read
4 Mistakes to Avoid When You Need More Time After Receiving an Offer
Reprinted from the “Shelton Shares” Column in Attorney at Law Magazine I’ve been a legal recruiter and negotiated salaries on behalf of...
Frederick L Shelton
Jul 18, 20195 min read
The Vanishing Billable Hour Part One: A.I. Contract Generation & Review
Reprinted from the “Shelton Shares” Column in Attorney at Law Magazine The General Counsel checked her computer. Things were going...
Frederick L Shelton
Apr 9, 20196 min read
A Guide to Eliminate Unethical Legal Recruiting Practices
Reprinted from the “Shelton Shares” Column in Attorney at Law Magazine I’ve been a legal recruiter for over 25 years and am now the CEO...
Frederick L Shelton
Mar 5, 20196 min read
The Viable Alternative to BigLaw Has Arrived — Virtual Law
Reprinted from the “Shelton Shares” Column in Attorney at Law Magazine “I’m miserable. I hate the hours, the politics, the bureaucracy...
Frederick L Shelton
Oct 22, 20185 min read
How the American Education System Fails Aspiring Attorneys
Reprinted from the “Shelton Shares” Column in Attorney at Law Magazine The American education system is failing our lawyers (and other...
Frederick L Shelton
Sep 30, 20185 min read
A Street Smart Guide to Marketing Consultants
Reprinted from the “Shelton Shares” Column in Attorney at Law Magazine The Partner I recently spoke with an AmLaw partner who hired a...
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