HeyCounsel Newsletter

Seeking mentorship. I haven’t had many mentors in my life, certainly a few role models, but not a “mentor” in the true sense of the word. No one shepherded me through my early career or taught me the hard but necessary lessons. Looking back, I realize why: I never sought one out. I didn’t lean into the idea of mentorship, and so it never showed up.

For the first time in my life, I have intentionally sought out a mentor. It’s a strange thing to start at 37 years of age, but I’m excited for the transformation ahead. 

– Brian Scherer, HeyCounsel Co-founder

In this edition. 💰20+ new opportunities including a Fractional General Counsel posting for $15k to $20k per month; A discussion on people’s experiences with filing an Admission on Motion Without Examination for the bar when relocating states; and 23+ members are attending Alina Lee’s “Building an Unstoppable Law Firm: A Boot Camp for Attorneys”.

The Benefits of a Mentor

Having a professional mentor is not a new or groundbreaking concept.  Yet, a small percentage of attorneys take the time to seek out one.  The main reason for this is that people don’t internalize the true value of it.  Typically, whenever the topic comes up in conversation, someone will say something akin to “A legal mentor is very valuable and you should try and get one.”  Then everyone nods and moves on to another topic.

This is probably why the American Bar Association spills a lot of ink on the subject.  They note that a legal mentor is crucial for new attorneys, especially first-generation lawyers.  This is because the legal field is a vast universe, with huge opportunities and minefields alike.  It is easy for new attorneys to get lost in the vastness.

A legal mentor compresses time frames by allowing for faster learning and helping to  prioritize the practical skills for early success.  The relationship can also help new associates navigate law firm culture, provide ethical guidance, and open doors to networking opportunities. 

Finally, a legal mentor can help to reduce isolation.  This is true for solo-practitioners and lawyers in larger firms.  An objective third party that is outside the immediate workplace can be an invaluable asset to your legal career.

I’m Sold On The Idea But Where Do I Start?

Start by paying attention to people you look up to. In HeyCounsel, read the threads. Notice who consistently shares practical insight, hard-earned lessons, or perspectives that resonate with you. Take note of whose advice you trust, whose career path you admire, or whose thinking around corners.

Reach out privately. Reference a specific comment or idea that stood out. Ask one clear question, or request a short conversation. Keep the ask small and respectful of time.

Mentorship doesn’t require formality or permission. It starts with curiosity, intention, and a willingness to reach out. HeyCounsel simply gives you the visibility to know who to learn from.

Tasking the fast track: a focused course for accelerating your practice

It can be intimidating to try to identify and approach a possible mentor.  So another approach is to seek teachers who’ve earned their stripes and are sharing their learnings in a more structured way. The Practice on Purpose course, led by community member Kyle Westaway (Harvard Law Lecturer, Cornell Professor and Managing Partner at Westaway) is just that.

Sixteen lawyers attended our previous first cohort, learned the frameworks, processes, and new possibilities for running their firms.  It was epic but you don’t have to take my word for it.  This is just some of the feedback:

"My revenue doubled," 

"the course is a wealth of knowledge,"

 "gave me the confidence to jump," 

"I am now more intentional and empowered"

Opportunities like this fall squarely within HeyCounsel's overall 4 pillar strategy to accomplish our mission: (1) Business development, (2) leverage through technology, (3) shared resources, and (4) education. That last pillar is where everything comes together: turning ideas into repeatable practices that actually improve your firm.

If you're feeling overwhelmed by your practice, or if you've plateaued and you're not sure how to level up, you should seriously consider this course.

📆 Upcoming Events

CHECK THEM ALL OUT HERE

1. Building an Unstoppable Law Firm: A Boot Camp for Attorneys (12/23/25) - Registration Link - What Top Lawyers Did to Grow Their Law Firm - and How You Can Follow Their Lead.

2. 2nd Chair - An AI portal for your clients (1/6/26) - Registration Link - How to leverage AI in your practice to create a positive client experience.

🌟 /Threads

1. A discussion on people’s experiences with filing a Admission on Motion Without Examination for the bar when relocating states.

2. Insights on how to handle an employer providing a loan to an employee.

3. An in-depth conversation about negotiating a commercial lease on behalf of a tenant and some quirks of force majeure.

4. A side-by-side comparison of Nextiva versus RingCentral when setting up a virtual phone number.

🚀 New client opportunities this week

Here are a few of our favorite opportunities that have popped up this week. Want the full list? Head to our #03-opportunities channel!

1. A Fractional General Counsel position in the Securities vertical with compensation in the $15k-$20k per month range for 2 days per week.

2. Have a need for fractional support for contract review and litigation management with $150-$250 per hour pay range.

3. Need a Data Privacy Attorney for 10 hours a week to support legal and product team.

4. Opportunity for a Real Estate and Construction Defect Litigator who can represent a general contractor in San Mateo County.

5. Looking for an attorney with experience dealing with banks in Latin America.

Have a great weekend!

If you enjoyed today's newsletter please forward it to someone who you think would be a great fit for our community.  We can accomplish more together than we can apart!

Till next time,

Brian

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