Article: A new year, a new career?(Issues @ Work)

It's the start of a new year and professionals everywhere are re-evaluating their goals. In the legal industry, some attorneys may be experiencing a midcareer crisis. notes Sheron Hindley-Smith, executive director of The Affiliates, a staffing firm specializing in the placement of attorneys, paralegals and other highly skilled legal professionals.

According to Hindley-Smith, after years of operating successfully under the pressure of increased workloads and client demands, downsizing, or mergers and acquisitions, many are unsure of whether they want to strive for the coveted status of law firm partner or climb higher up the corporate ladder.

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