These Days: 
Lessons Learned from a First Attempt at Virtual Onboarding

Christopher McKenna and Angela Sordi wrote "These Days: Lessons Learned from a First Attempt at Virtual Onboarding" for the NALP Bulletin. The article reflects on law firms’ first virtual onboarding experiences. It highlights what worked — regular communication, clear goals and engaged mentorship — and what didn’t, including unstructured check-ins, overdone virtual events and screen fatigue. The authors stress that thoughtful planning and open dialogue are key to successful remote onboarding.

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