# Life at JW

*Published:* 2021-06-29
*Author:* Glenn Jimerson

Life at Jaburg Wilk
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![pexels photo 1181304 scaled](https://www.jaburgwilk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/pexels-photo-1181304-scaled.jpg "Life at JW 1")

Our Unique Culture
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This is critically important. Our culture is not for everyone. We know that and understand that our values and the values of our employees need to align. This is something that makes us different from other law firms. We insist that all prospective employees thoroughly review the [JW Way](https://www.jaburgwilk.com/mission-statement) and talk to multiple of our employees to determine if we will be a good fit.

Our firm is run as a [Conscious Capitalism](https://ccarizona.org/) business. This means that we don’t just focus on making as much money as possible, we focus on benefitting all stakeholders involved in our business, which includes employees, vendors, clients and the community.

What is important to us and to our employees
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- Living the [27 JW Way Fundamentals](https://www.jaburgwilk.com/mission-statement)
- Flexibility. Each attorney determines their plan and whether or not [My Track](https://www.jaburgwilk.com/news-publications/my-track) is the best option for them.
- Balance of work and life
- Balancing autonomy and good business
- We are a team. We are not an “eat what you kill” firm.
- We like, value, and appreciate each other.
- Supporting our community is important to us
- Delivering [outstanding legal advice](https://www.jaburgwilk.com/news-publications/jw-way-1-gary-jaburg) while respecting our client’s budget

![pexels marek levak 2265488](https://www.jaburgwilk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/pexels-marek-levak-2265488.jpg "Life at JW 2") ![pexels photo 3974770](https://www.jaburgwilk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/pexels-photo-3974770.jpg "Life at JW 3")

Success Factors for Attorneys that Join Jaburg Wilk
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- The [JW Way Fundamentals ](https://www.jaburgwilk.com/mission-statement)resonates with them
- Entrepreneurial mindset and are willing to bet on themselves
- High standards for their performance and are accountable
- Enjoy and thrive when working on highly functioning teams
- Excellent judgment in a variety of circumstances
- Invest in themselves and are lifetime learners
- Understand that we are a business
- Value and enjoy working at our firm

How Do We Invest in and Develop Our Attorneys?
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![pexels photo 3862615 scaled](https://www.jaburgwilk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/pexels-photo-3862615-scaled.jpg "Life at JW 4")

Business Development
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- Participation in Path to Excellence mentoring groups – Focus is on marketing, book development, and accountability
- Provide time and money for our attorneys to be leaders in local non-profit organizations
- Encourage and fund business development efforts, including out of state travel
- Support attorneys to reach well-respected achievement accolades
- Review, edit, and distribute attorney content

Personal Development
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- Develop soft skills that focus on empathy, effective communication, and emotional intelligence
- Keep the 27 Fundamentals top of mind as a roadmap for being a successful attorney, good employee, spouse, partner, and friend 
    - Weekly message of a JW Way Fundamental written by a JW employee
    - Attend monthly discussions of JW Way Fundamentals
- Invest in developing and coaching for well-balanced, multi-dimensional professionals 
    - Speakers and workshops on resilience, implicit bias, and other topics
    - Leadership groups
    - Diversity, gender equality, and Lean-In group meetings

![pexels photo 3183190](https://www.jaburgwilk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/pexels-photo-3183190.jpg "Life at JW 5") ![pexels fauxels 3184299](https://www.jaburgwilk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/pexels-fauxels-3184299.jpg "Life at JW 6")

Professional Growth
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- Monthly or bi-monthly practice group CLE presentations
- Comprehensive personal performance plan development with supportive meetings and accountability
- Formal mentoring program
- Comprehensive skill building plans for attorneys near the beginning of the career
- Technological learning