Career Tips for Lawyers

5 Essential Skills In-House Counsel Need for the Future

The skills in-house counsel need are changing. What once sufficed in private practice is no longer enough in the in-house world as rapid change, increased business demands, distributed workforces, global regulatory pressures and the pandemic…


How In-House Lawyers Can Reduce Stress

Lawyers can reduce stress if they have the tools to do so and are committed to improving their well-being. Fortunately, Sterling Miller has released another installment in his Ten Things series that can help guide…


What To Lose To Make Career Gains

Make career gains by losing things that are impeding your progress or draining your energy. Sometimes you need to lose to win, and there is no better time to start than after a year long…



How To Land Your Remote Dream Job

Your remote dream job may be closer than you think, as more and more companies have learned to operate in a virtual environment. There are no bright sides to the pandemic, especially the hardships endured…


Trends That May Define Your In-House Career

Your in-house career may have taken a hit or an unexpected turn during the pandemic, but there are reasons to look ahead and keep up on trends that may impact your personal and career trajectories….


Why Can’t The Legal Function Prove Its Value?

The legal function is oft-derided, and for many good reasons that have stood the test of time. But with the advent of digital transformation, which is affecting all industries, legal services are being reverse-engineered by…


5 Ways Job Seekers Can Stand Out

Job seekers can stand out – even in times such as this. And those who do will find themselves best positioned for a new gig as vaccine distribution commences and the world becomes to pivot…


Creating an In-House Career Map

Judy Allen, a partner in MLA Global’s Northern California offices, shares her thoughts on how and why in-house counsel should create a career map to guide them in the years ahead: “The daily life of…



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