JB shares the motivation behind Raising the Bar and his goal of passing on the lessons, responsibilities, and real-world experience that shaped his early career.

JB explains why he wrote Raising the Bar: to share the kind of early responsibility and hard-earned lessons that many new lawyers aren’t exposed to today.

Mentorship inside a firm offers guidance, but it often reflects the firm’s priorities. JB explains why outside mentorship is essential for gaining perspective and thinking independently.