It’s clear to many senior lawyers looking for a new job that their age may be getting in the way. Without coming out and saying it directly, interviewers often “telegraph” that they believe you are too old for the position. Thanks to the Lawyer Whisperer, you can prepare yourself for ageist questioning and teach a … Read more

While this article focuses on how a legal recruiter can assist in a job hunt for a lateral move in the law firm environment, a legal recruiter can be an invaluable resource in finding in-house counsel jobs and navigating the in-house counsel job search. If you want to know how to get an in-house counsel … Read more

Joanna Herman & Stacey Alton, Managing Directors in Major, Lindsey & Africa’s In-House Practice Group, give their thoughts on how a candidate can successfully work with an in-house legal recruiter. “Exploring new opportunities can be a daunting proposition, especially when faced with the unending task of sifting through a sea of online job postings that … Read more

Etiquette lessons for lawyers – wow – this could be a growth industry: “True etiquette is not about stuffy rules—it’s about behaving in a way that makes people feel comfortable. But as social norms change, and some people have a hard time separating personal from professional behavior. Before your firm’s holiday party, it may be … Read more