Melissa A. Peters, Esq. of Princeton Legal Search Group, LLC gives her thoughts on how to deal with legal resume rough spots: “Everyone wants to have the perfect résumé without a “blip” or blemish. Unfortunately,…
Thinking of ways in which you can have a better impact as an in-house counsel? A recent program in the UK should give you some valuable pointers: “The 20th LBCambridge residential skills development programme for…
General Counsel and start-up specialist Tanya Avila gives her thoughts on must do’s for the new in house lawyer: “I’ve written about what I wished I learned in law school to make me a better…
by Larry Grayer, Of Counsel at Protorae Law It’s faster . . . It’s cheaper . . . There are no outrageous verdicts because there’s no jury . . . The outcome will remain a…
Is work overload making you feel stressed out? You are not alone and there are strategies that can help – read on at the ABAJournal: “Work demands are becoming more intense in an age when…
Interested in learning more about structuring your in-house legal team? DLA Piper has published a resource for general counsel and other in-house counsel involved in law department management: “This article is aimed at both new…
Law departments of all sizes invariably need outside counsel on a regular or project basis. Whether it is to fill gaps in expertise or to handle a material transaction or litigation matter, outside counsel can…
by Tig Pocock, Guest Contributor While technical skill is important in selecting an external lawyer, in most cases there will be a number who can do the work. So how to stand out? 1. Understand…
Many in-house counsel fear giving presentations. Fortunately, two experts have created a series of podcasts that provide presentation tips for legal professionals: I’ve done a number of presentations lately in all sorts of formats – solo,…
By James J. Stapleton, Managing Principal of LEAP Legal Here’s how law firms want you to engage in selecting a new law firm. They want you to: 1) Be exposed to their firm in a variety…