Alexandria, Va. — ABI's newest publication, Survival Guide for the New Lawyer: What They Didn't Teach You in Law School, provides real-world guidance to new lawyers on the everyday aspects of practicing law, with a special emphasis on bankruptcy law. Written by Kevin M. Baum of Baum & Bailey, P.C. (Rockville Centre, N.Y.) and Craig T. Lutterbein of Hodgson Russ LLP (Buffalo, N.Y.), the book helps freshly minted lawyers navigate the daily pitfalls — social, ethical and legal — inherent in any firm. In addition to exploring the daily practice of law, the Survival Guide provides tips and pointers for helping a new lawyer thrive in the law firm environment. Full of anecdotal examples and hard-earned advice, Survival Guide for the New Lawyer is perfect for new lawyers fresh out of law school, or for any firm that wants to give its associates a leg up on the competition. The book can be purchased through ABI’s online Bookstore and will ship in mid-September. Link: http://bookstore.abi.org/survival-guide-new-lawyer-what-they-didnt-teach-you-law-school Members of the press interested in reviewing a copy of the Survival Guide for the New Lawyer: What They Didn't Teach You in Law School should contact ABI Public Affairs Manager John Hartgen at 703-894-5935 or [email protected]. ### ABI is the largest multi-disciplinary, nonpartisan organization dedicated to research and education on matters related to insolvency. ABI was founded in 1982 to provide Congress and the public with unbiased analysis of bankruptcy issues. The ABI membership includes more than 13,000 attorneys, accountants, bankers, judges, professors, lenders, turnaround specialists and other bankruptcy professionals, providing a forum for the exchange of ideas and information. For additional conference information, visit http://www.abiworld.org/conferences.html.