What CEOs Want in a General Counsel
Lloyd M. Johnson Jr., chief executive of Chief Legal Executive LLC, gives his thoughts on what CEOs want in a general counsel. If you are looking at General Counsel jobs, be prepared: “For many years,…
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Was law school worth it?
Is law school worth it? The debate will continue for years to come – with surveys and studies with differing results. Certainly the downturn in 2008 has had an impact on attorney and law student…
Top 5 Must Do’s for the New In House Lawyer
General Counsel and start-up specialist Tanya Avila gives her thoughts on must do’s for the new in house lawyer: “I’ve written about what I wished I learned in law school to make me a better…
Company Prez Ignores His In-House Counsel, Now Personally Liable for Millions
When an executive ignores his in-house counsel, not only the company is at risk: “On March 3, 2016, the Ninth Circuit affirmed a district court decision holding the former president of Commerce Planet, Inc….personally liable…
6 Career Lessons From the Walking Dead
Even if you are not a fan of The Walking Dead, some of these career lessons should ring true: “Now I’m not suggesting you lure your enemies into a swarm of zombies if you have…
Lawyers Need Their Alone Time
Lawyers need their alone time – something many have known for a long time. Cherish your time with others – but also the time you have to yourself: “Our world is more hyper-connected than ever….
How to respond to an email you forgot about
If you are a typical in-house counsel fielding a fusillade of emails per day, you are bound to forget about one from time to time: “You’re going through your inbox, deciding which emails should be…
How to Break Bad News to Your Clients
Well, if you were still working at a law firm you could try to delegate the task to an associate (bad move). As an in-house attorney, your client is all around you so bad news…
The Legal Profession in Flux – Will Lawyers Lead or Get out of the Way?
Paul Lippe of Legal OnRamp is one of many involved in the discussions over the changes occurring in the delivery of legal services and the legal profession generally. The discussion of the New Normal isn’t…
From Mortified to Natural Fit as General Counsel
If you’ve been selected to be the GC of an organization and feel a bit conflicted with the task ahead, do not worry as you are not alone. Even perusing General Counsel job openings can…