LITIGATION / PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
AN ASSOCIATE’S FIRST YEAR A GUIDE TO THRIVING AT A LAW FIRM
Edited by Jennifer L. Bluestein (Perkins Coie LLP)
This work presents a helpful roadmap for first-year associates for troubleshooting the early challenges and ongoing expectations of associate life. The contributors — who include partners, senior law firm associates, professional development directors, and industry professionals — offer tips geared toward helping new associates gain confidence and thrive in the first year of practice at a law firm. 1 softbound volume, 230 pages, $49, Item #256411, ISBN 978-1-4024-3271-2
TRIAL HANDBOOK
Kent Sinclair and Gessner H. Harrison (University of Virginia School of Law)
Keyed to the Federal Rules of Evidence, this book focuses on the presentation of proof and the evidentiary problems faced by counsel. In Volume 1, chapters discuss strategies for planning and preparing for litigation and conducting each of the principal phases of the trial, from jury selection and opening statements through closing argument, jury instructions, and post-trial motions. Chapter 4, “Presentation of Proof,” provides guidance on many aspects of the trial and includes an “Evidence Guide” which clearly explains the meaning, purpose, operation, and history of every rule, including how each rule applies to other cases and how leading cases construe a particular rule. Volume 2, “Case Authority,” includes summaries of thousands of cases interpreting the Federal Rules of Evidence, providing an easy resource to identify relevant cases on point in each jurisdiction. Stay current on novel evidentiary issues with PLI’s Upkeep Service. 2 softbound volumes or digital, 2,084 pages, $401, Item #396737, ISBN 978-1-4024-4607-8, Published semi-annually
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STEPPING IT UP A GUIDE FOR MID-LEVEL LAW FIRM ASSOCIATES
Edited by Jennifer L. Bluestein (Perkins Coie LLP)
This title educates mid-level associates at large firms on the steps they can take — and the skills and business savvy to acquire — to successfully transition into partners, leaders, and rainmakers at their organizations. The book features the invaluable insights of law firm chiefs, in-house counsel, and senior associates who navigated the same challenges in their transitions from first-year associates into more prominent roles. This wide-ranging skills book covers the practice-related, client-facing, and culture-tailored traits that large firms typically expect from associates entering their third to sixth years of practice. These years represent the period in which firm leaders evaluate whether the associate practitioners they have mentored and trained still merit partner or shareholder consideration. The authors share instructive war stories and illustrative guidance to help mid-level associates excel in their roles and overcome common pitfalls and obstacles. 1 softbound volume, 236 pages, $49, Item #302282, ISBN 978-1-4024-3688-8
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