Who wouldn’t want to free up some time to focus on strategic matters? It’s time to train your clients! Legal departments overwhelmed by the tasks brought to them by their business clients may want to…
Firing outside counsel – why do General Counsel do it? A recent survey sheds some light on the topic: Thirty percent of surveyed general counsel dropped at least one of their law firms last year,…
Coaching tips for in-house counsel – another excellent piece from LeadingInhouse: How is it that some in-house counsel have strong relationships with their corporate clients, peers, and bosses, while others don’t? Why do opportunities seem…
Weight gain – another by-product of life in the law: If you find yourself packing on the pounds at your latest legal job, you’re not alone. A recent survey of more than 5,700 workers found…
Work life balance – a perspective on hitting the “off” switch from an another blogger on in-house counsel issues: The mythical work-life balance remains a myth for me as I suspect it is for many…
Want an inhouse gig at a non-profit? Check out the tips offered by one former BigLaw associate who made the leap: Once a BigLaw litigation associate, Lesley Rosenthal found a way to land a job…
How is your assertiveness working for you these days? Most corporate clients want their in-house counsel to be knowledgeable, have opinions, and be tough, but not necessarily opinionated, and certainly not pushy. So having the…
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…
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?…
Steve Boutwell, Director of Client Services at Kean Miller in Baton Rouge, posted “In-house Insight: Outside Counsel Rules to Live By”. A concise list that most in-house counsel will agree with – and could potentially…