Under Advisement, Ltd.

Legal Careers Advice

Career Planning and Counseling for the Legal Profession

Under Advisement, Ltd. opened in 1988 and quickly became a leader in legal career counseling. Its well-known, widely-published founder, lawyer Kathy Morris, guides lawyers and law students to careers they enjoy. Read about her career path here.

Consulting services are also provided to help move law firms, practice groups, and other organizations forward. Additionally, Ms. Morris is available to speak at law firm or legal department retreats, law school alumni or student programs, and bar associations. She also actively moderates panels and advises on professional development and lawyer training. Please contact us for counseling for yourself or those you employ.

 


“The time I spent with Kathy Morris was so valuable. I appreciated her honesty, her willingness to listen, and her creativity about how I should approach my job search. It helped me press the re-start button on my confidence and my career. Now I’m starting a new professional chapter and I couldn’t be more excited about it.”




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