Camille Stell

Dec 26, 2024 | attorneyatwork.com | Camille Stell |Jay Harrington |Andrea Cannavina

These days, it seems everyone has a side hustle — from the tech-obsessed associate to the partner-turned-novelist. For some lawyers, it’s a necessity; they need extra income to help pay off student loans. For others, a side hustle fulfills their needs, whether a respite from the daily grind, a creative outlet — or a well-laid path to the exit door. What’s the difference between a side hustle and a part-time job?

Dec 1, 2023 | attorneyatwork.com | Camille Stell

Fostering a culture of employee engagement is not just a trend. It’s a strategic imperative for organizations aspiring to evolve and thrive as modern workplaces. As we navigate the post-pandemic dynamics of work, it is increasingly evident that a motivated, engaged workforce is the cornerstone of productivity, innovation and overall success.

Aug 25, 2023 | attorneyatwork.com | Camille Stell

share TWEET PIN IT share share 0 The Friday Five A modern law firm compensation system gives you an advantage over firms that cling to outdated practices. Is your comp plan helping or hurting you? Many law firm compensation models are outdated. These models reward individual behavior and discourage collaboration. It’s even possible these outdated models put the law firm at direct odds with its associates.

Mar 15, 2023 | attorneyatwork.com | Camille Stell

share TWEET PIN IT share share 0The Friday Five Lawyers exit law school with plenty of case law knowledge and analytical abilities, but what are the basic business skills and know-how that will serve lawyers well? A Business PlanStarting your practice with a business plan is essential. At the outset, it’s often hard to know exactly what services you will sell to exactly what clients, but the better job you can do in pinpointing these decisions, the better positioned your practice will be.

Jan 27, 2023 | attorneyatwork.com | Camille Stell

share TWEET PIN IT share share 0The Friday Five Here are the five steps I created for a wind-down ritual that marks the end of my workday. One of my most productive work habits was developed during the pandemic: a wind-down routine marking the end of my workday. I heard about the concept from my writing coach, Daphne Gray-Grant. Daphne calls it a shutdown ritual, and you can read more about her process here.