Some tips from an Australian perspective on how in-house counsel can buck the pressure to ‘just say yes’: “In-house lawyers may occasionally feel pushed to agree to actions that threaten their ethical boundaries – and navigating these situations…
Whether it’s with someone else in the law department or a colleague who is part of your greater organization, you’re going to need to communicate effectively to get things done as an in-house lawyer. Learn…
A recent survey of in-house counsel has had some results that may not be surprising to in-house counsel – one of which is that many in-house lawyers want more control: “When reviewing replies to our Career…
Not only do many lawyers see therapists – but many lawyers see therapists who were once lawyers themselves: “When work became too much for Will Meyerhofer’s client, a twenty-something associate at a big law firm,…
I’m sure there are some additional email etiquette rules that lawyers could add to this list (e.g., no Latin phrases and no usage of “e.g.”): “The average US employee spends about a quarter of the work week…
Former Biglaw partner and now in-house counsel Mark Hermann gives his thoughts on certain advice he never wants to give again – we’re sure some of his thoughts will resonate: “I’ve been practicing law for…
Non-competes for in-house counsel raise unique issues. In some common circumstances they can even be unenforceable and raise ethical issues for an in-house attorney. Check out this recent article on the topic at Law360. When in…
Brian Burlant, a Managing Director with Major, Lindsey & Africa’s In-House Practice Group, raises the important issue of succession planning for the in-house team – it’s never too early to start planning: “There are few things…
Are you guilty of writing like a lawyer? Check out this recent post at Attorney at Work – and the other suggested articles that follow it: “Of all the unexpected gifts from our respective law schools…
What are the benefits of being an in-house lawyer? Well, here are some examples – send us your links and tips to info@inhouseblog.com! You don’t have to follow this handy chart to find out when you…