If you think of millenials as job-hoppers, you are not alone: “The perception that millennials are more likely than their elders to jump to new jobs is playing out in a survey of in-house lawyers. Surveyed…
An excellent question and answer from EversLegal with the Mark Jaeger, the General Counsel of Jockey: “As the SVP of human resources, general counsel and secretary of Jockey International, Mark Jaeger is right where he…
Perhaps one of the reasons that law departments are bringing even more work back in-house: “Elevated first-year associate salaries seem to be the new normal at top law firms, but Michael Ray, Chief Legal Officer…
The Lawyer Whisperer provides her sage advice for what you can do if you’ve been passed over for GC: “Whatever one’s reasons are for seeking greener pastures, the messaging about this topic…and how it’s communicated…
Yes, the ones working on your matters. Were the other six already making their way in-house? “This was the question put to respondents in industry publication The Lawyer’s most recent Salary Survey. While around 60…
Is it time to leave your legal job? A little light listening for the long weekend, courtesy of the ABA Journal: “Are you unhappy at work? Is it time to leave your job, or should…
The decline of professional courtesy – and how you can combat it – courtesy of The Lawyer Whisperer: “How professionally courteous are you? Do you respond to emails and phone calls or blow them off? Do you…
In-house counsel salaries are up – but not by enough according to many in-house counsel: “A new compensation trends survey from BarkerGilmore has found that the average salary for in-house lawyers across all levels and…
While many lawyers are tired of law firm life, before making the move in-house they should consider the positives and the negatives – including career progression opportunities. While it may be difficult to move up…
How can an in-house counsel become an innovative lawyer? Hear what Mark Cohen has to say on the subject: “There is no single path to becoming an innovative lawyer. Every lawyer has a unique set…