Blog for the 21st Century Lawyer

Do the words “performance review” cause you anxiety?  They don’t have to if you know what to prepare! Whether you are a senior lawyer, junior lawyer, or in-house counsel, having

Like many of you, I’ve been making sure my goals for 2022 get accomplished before the year is up. It’s easy to see the connection between annual goals and running

So, it’s that time of the year again – that mandatory performance review, right before the year comes to an end. While we’re not exactly at year end, we are entering Q4 of the year and it’s a good idea to start giving some thoughts to your upcoming performance review.

These past two years, in which our lives have been dominated by the global pandemic, have enhanced our awareness of the importance of mental health in our society and in our profession. Perhaps it can be attributed to the cloud of stress and anxiety that has hung over us during the pandemic.