Articles
Articles by Emma Larson.
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We're Selling Our Milwaukee Duplex After 4 Years
We are selling our Milwaukee duplex. When we moved to Milwaukee four years ago to…
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Why One Offer Isn't Enough for IP Litigators Making a Career Move
Receiving an offer to join a new firm can feel clarifying and validating. It may…
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How Law Firm Offers Respond to Milbank's Comp Raise
When law firm compensation gets competitive, offer structure becomes a hiring lever. Yesterday, an elite…
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Why Patent Litigators Need a Structured Career Search
Patent litigators use structured approaches for clients, but often take a reactive approach to their…
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Freshwater Counsel Got Its First Private Office!
Since launching in 2023, we've worked from some unconventional spaces. And each one taught us…
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The Most Common Mistake Lawyers Make When Considering a Lateral Move
When lawyers begin exploring a lateral move , many start by choosing one or two…
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How to Make Friends as an Adult: The Power of Making Yourself Familiar
Since 2019, I've moved to Boston, Maine, New York, and Milwaukee. Moving to new cities…
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My New Orleans Recruiting Conference Takeaways
I had a blast at a recruiting conference in New Orleans last week. Last year's…
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Curiosity Beats Credentials When Advancing Law Firm Interviews
Credentials get you the interview. Curiosity gets you the offer. In December 2025, I published…
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The Patent Litigation Market Is Strong: Here's What's Driving Demand
What's the market like for patent litigators? From our seat, it is strong. Right now,…
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Path to Partnership: Here’s What You Need to Do to Stay on Track
Partnership isn't about waiting to be chosen. It's about showing up, building relationships, and demonstrating…
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What My Son's 3rd Birthday Taught Me About Entrepreneurial Freedom
We celebrated my son's 3rd birthday yesterday! On his 2nd birthday, we took a half…
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Why Your Interview Narrative Matters More Than You Think
Narrative matters more than people think in interviews. When a lawyer we're working with gets…
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Our Children Are Always Watching
They are watching everything. This morning I brought my son with me to the gym.…
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The Best Lawyer Interview Prep Strategy
We worked with a lawyer with exceptional credentials, but approached her search with low confidence.…
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What Law Firm Interviews Are Actually Testing
Most lawyers prepare for interviews the wrong way. Your resume got you the interview. Your…
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The Window for Lateral Moves Closes Faster Than Most Lawyers Realize
We've placed 14 lawyers this year. What we've seen: there's a specific window for lateral…
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