Working with difficult people can be at the core of an in-house counsel’s job. But what is the secret to working with difficult people? Looking at the psychological factors involved can help: “To deal with…
Develop Your In-House Team – An Intro There is no shortage of stereotypes about attorneys. “Attorneys are bad at math,” “They can practice law but not run a business,” and “Lawyers aren’t good managers.” In…
Go above and beyond, but set some boundaries for the sake of Pete. Otherwise, you’ll end up swamped with work you never expected and unable to get your own things done. There is a “me”…
As an in-house lawyer, you probably have struggled to maintain concentration from time to time. Putting out fires and dealing with what the day throws at you can be mentally exhausting. Tweaking your approach can…
You must prepare for in-house legal interviews, but how? Don’t you just prepare like you did back in law school when landing your Biglaw job? Nope. Times have changed, and even robots are getting involved….
Make no mistake, the beancounters are intent on outboxing Biglaw at their own game. While they may not be trying to replicate traditional law firms, this does not mean they are not trying to eat…
Live your best life now, sayeth the scientists. Who knew careers start at 40? So while you are toiling away remember there is always time to make a change, and sometimes all it takes is…
Every wondered how to deal with bad bosses? Of course not, you’re an in-house lawyer and only see gurgling brooks and unicorns at work. In reality, you’ve likely had more than one bad boss –…
Taking time off without feeling guilty may be easier said than done, but a few strategies can help you. Lawyers need vacations just like everyone else. “Taking time off from work can leave you feeling…
Want to succeed as a tech GC? Think like a customer and foster relationships that keep your finger on your company’s pulse, its needs and its ever-evolving technology offerings: “Marie Oh Huber is passionate about fostering…