Kimberly Lerman of Major, Lindsey & Africa gives her thoughts on negotiating an in-house compensation package. Some good tips to keep in mind whether you are considering more senior in-house counsel jobs or even General Counsel…
Law firms as temporary oases? Sonya Som of Major, Lindsey & Africa describes how a brief stint at a law firm can be a useful way station for lawyers transitioning to the next in-house opportunity:…
Well, now that the election is over, at least we will have something new to argue about: “The American Bar Association tracks certain demographic information about lawyers. One of which is the age of lawyers. The…
Mark Cohen of Legal Mosaic fame posts at Forbes on how lawyers can repair their tarnished image: “John Grisham captured a common perception of lawyers in The Client: ‘You advised him not to get a…
Sage advice from Andi Metzel that will help shape your legal career: “….another 294 lawyer members were admitted to the Indiana bar. Amidst the celebrations of surviving the bar exam and outpouring of pride for…
Perhaps one of the teachable moments from the latest election cycle in the US is that people need to talk less and listen more: “Authentic, two-way communication is a lost art. Our interactions have become…
Nika Kabiri, Director of Strategic Insights, Law and Society Analyst at Avvo, gives her thoughts on the way you sound can have a dramatic impact on how people view you as a lawyer: “Last night while…
Head over to Bloomberg BNA’s Business of Law Blog to read a thoughtful piece by Moujan Kazerani, General Counsel of Emerging Businesses, Dun & Bradstreet, who discusses how in-house counsel can buck their instincts and…
Negotiating can be frustrating, especially when it involves lawyers. Fortunately, smarter people conduct studies that can help you – especially when you are at a disadvantage: “Even when the playing field isn’t level, you can…
You know it’s there, under a pile or in a folder – that project you’re dreading: “You end each day feeling pretty productive — as long as you let your eyes skip over that one…