Older workers, and this includes older lawyers in in-house and law firm settings, must be proactive about their future. As parts of the world start to re-open, the damage caused to the global economy will…
Law firm revenue is taking a nose-dive during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a recent survey. While this is not surprising as the contagion is wreaking havoc on economies on a global scale, it does…
California is exploring loosening its attorney regulatory framework, which could lead to dramatic changes in the provision of legal services in the State. Areas under consideration include changing the rules for the unauthorized practice of…
Lockdown life is straining global sanity, so it is no surprise that it is having a negative impact on attorney mental health. Unfortunately, lawyers already struggle with mental health and substance abuse issues at a…
Some law firms will die if they do not put some cost-cutting measures into effect immediately, according to a law firm consultant. Many large law firms have already announced compensation cuts, furloughs and other cost-cutting…
For many, these unprecedented times require learning how to criticize remotely – and constructively. Criticism and feedback are key to the proper functioning of the legal department and instrumental tools for in-house counsel career growth….
by Amy Goldstein of Grayson Allen, Inc. Things certainly have changed in a hurry. We went from a robust market to a pause unlike any we have ever seen. The good news is that despite…
Your work from home life likely differs significantly from your pre-pandemic environs, but you must make the most of it. Remote workers must optimize productivity and, fortunately, there are apps for that. Don’t forget to…
Landing a remote job may be part of the New Normal. Many companies will turn to remote hiring to decrease risk and cut costs, and have learned during this period that they are able to…
Videoconference decorum is taking a hard hit with Covid-19, as those unused to videoconference etiquette are getting their first taste of certain baseline requirements. We all know the joys of conference calls (funny), but videoconferencing…