Think moving up is the only way to achieve in-house happiness? Think again. Do you view a successful in-house career as being “vertical” (up the corporate ladder) rather than “horizontal”? Don’t feel alone, but think…
More tips on succeeding in-house, this time from Canadian Lawyer Magazine: Some may view going in-house as an opportunity to leave the stresses of private practice behind but a panel of experienced general counsel want…
Looking to improve your resume? An ABA Journal podcast courtesy of WestlawNext gives some tips that can help you get your resume ready for primetime. Once your resume is ready, you should check out in-house…
How many sleep deprived lawyers are in your legal department? Are you included? Lawyers rank second on a list of the most sleep deprived occupations, just behind home health aides. The findings come from the…
Have you been able to escape similar negative effects in-house? A study of a small group of newbie investment bankers who worked an average of 80 to 120 hours a week documents the stress-related toll….
Are you a difficult boss? Or do you have one? Read on at LeadingInhouse: It’s no secret that bosses can be difficult people. So why would in-house counsel think they are immune from having one?…
Help is available to lawyers with addiction issues. If you need help or know someone who does, seek it out: Lawyers have a tough job to do, and some try to alleviate the stress with…
Yet another insightful piece from LeadingInhouse – it’s time to work on your personal development plan: You’ve had your annual performance review, so now what? It’s time to work on your personal development plan, for those…
Some thoughts on going in-house from a recent post at AboveTheLaw – applicable whether you are making the leap for the first time or moving between in-house positions: Before you make the jump to go…
Another insightful piece from LeadingInhouse – this time on the important topic of how to receive your performance review: Hate them or love them, performance reviews are a potent reminder that in-house counsel are corporate…