I’ve noticed something lately: attorneys thank each other all the time. But rarely do they thank the paralegals who made it happen. I’m not expecting balloons, but it starts to sting when the credit never flows downstream. Has anyone figured out how to advocate for more recognition without sounding needy or like you’re fishing for praise?

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