Head over to Bloomberg BNA’s Business of Law Blog to learn more about Chelsea Grayson – a single mom who went from partner to GC to CEO of American Apparel: “The clothing brand American Apparel…
The trend of in-house counsel continuing to do more is illustrated by Jacqueline Simmons, GC of Indiana University: “Since joining Indiana University as vice president and general counsel in 2012, Jacqueline Simmons has reduced the…
Unsurprising results from across the pond, but are lawyers really worse off than those in other jobs? “Nearly 70% of lawyers believe they work in the most stressful profession, according to research published this week. A…
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…
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…
How do you achieve excellent in-house client service? Take a look at 26 juicy nuggets from The Mad Clientist: “During BTI’s 25th anniversary, I published a long-form book, Clientelligence: How Superior Client Relationships Fuel Growth and…
Are lawyers capable of being zealous without being nasty? “The American Bar Association is considering adding a rule to its canon of ethics that would prohibit lawyers from discriminating in the course of their jobs….
What should in-house counsel focus on to elevate their role? An article at JDSupra has some suggestions: “The role of in-house counsel has evolved and status has been elevated. Expectations have been raised by the…