How to Negotiate With a Narcissist
Negotiating with narcissists — people who only care about their self-interests — is a skill all lawyers need to master. Surprising as it may seem, there is an extremely rare chance that a lawyer will…
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No Sympathy For The Legal Profession – 7 Reasons Why
There is no sympathy for the legal profession, but why? We’re such a fun amiable lot, surely the reasons why must be grounded in some misconceptions. Read on for some of the possible reasons. 80%…
Strategically Managing Office Politics In-House
By Lisa B. Horowitz, JD, MSOD* Attorney Talent Strategy Group, LLC All organizations are political. To be successful as a lawyer—in a law firm, legal department, government agency or non-profit—you need to understand and effectively…
Do You Have The Right Stuff, In-House Counsel?
The right stuff – the tangibles and intangibles necessary to be a successful in-house counsel and eventually rise to achieve GC status. Do you have it? Do you know what it is? Bill Solomon gives…
What to Do When Recruiters and Potential Employers Ghost You
In one of the hottest legal markets in decades, it is still frustrating when recruiters and employers ghost you. Whether you are applying for in-house counsel jobs or General Counsel jobs, being ghosted can lead…
Rebound Resiliently To Career Bumps
by Lisa B. Horowitz, JD, MSOD Very few of us go through our careers unscathed. Unexpectedly lose a job you love? Can’t find a new position although you’ve been looking for months? Didn’t get that…
Top Reasons Why People Quit Their Jobs
The reasons why people quit their jobs vary, but there are some important ones that top the list. In one of the hottest legal job markets in the decades, don’t overlook opportunities for your own…
Be A Successful Lawyer
Be a successful lawyer by learning from others and your own past. James Gray Robinson gives his tips on what it takes, take a moment to read his thoughts and reflect on your career. Learn…
How to Apologize For Messing Up At Work
Messing up at work need not be the end of the world, even in a high-pressure law department. Quick and accurate communication can do wonders for trust-building and mitigating fallout, and focus is key to…
Attorney Mental Health – 7 Maintenance Exercises
Attorney mental health is an area that deserves close attention, as law is reported as the second-most pressure-filled profession and even millenial lawyers are not finding ways to avoid the problems with alcohol that plague…