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…
Corporate counsel sections of State Bar Associations are a great place to network. Nearly half of the State Bar Associations in the United States have corporate counsel sections that focus on in-house/corporate legal department issues….
What in-house counsel lawyer or law department is not under budget constraints while at the same time being required to deliver fast, high-quality legal services? Robert Ambrogi discusses a guide to free and low-cost legal…
by Stan Robinson, Jr. SHR Marketing, LLC Using LinkedIn effectively can help you become a better lawyer and enhance your professional reputation. We will briefly explore why this social network is particularly important and how…
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…
By Scott R. Lowden, International Trade attorney Author, Import Transactions and Customs Compliance In the United States, shipping terms used in domestic commerce are usually governed and defined by the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) as…
By Megan Grandinetti, Esq. The Lawyer’s Health Coach One of my clients (“Sara”) recently hired me to help her deal with a new kind of pressure she was experiencing at her new law firm. Sara…
Need to conduct business intelligence searches? Want to find out about a potential business partner, customer or vendor? A new guide to business intelligence resources is now available at LLRX: Marcus P. Zillman’s new, comprehensive…