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If you understand risk tolerance, you know that it can vary by client, transaction, economic environment and many other factors. For in-house counsel, the need to understand risk tolerance is key to effectively managing corporate legal affairs. Indeed, the better an in-house counsel understands organizational risk tolerance, the more skilled they will be in representing … Read more
Was law school worth it? Wow, what a question to ponder during these unprecedented times. Normally, many lawyers might respond with “It depends on the day I’m having”. But of course the question is far more complex. With the inexorable rise in tuition and costs at institutions of higher learning, and the pandemic affecting job … Read more
Lawyer life can be demanding and even grueling. Take a break sometimes, you will thank yourself for it in the long-run. Finding your happy place can help ensure a happy career and a happy life. “The other day, I saw my neighbor talking with two police officers in the parking lot of our complex. (It … Read more
Lawyering does not equal happiness, or at least that’s what one author is saying. And he also casts doubt on early retirement and home ownership. Pshaw! Haters gonna hate! Maybe the study did not distinguish between Biglaw life and the idyllic bliss of in-house attorneys who gaze at rainbows and unicorns all day. “If you … Read more
By Amy Goldstein of Grayson Allen, Guest Contributor You’ve decided it is time to explore the market and look for new opportunities. As part of this process, you should reach out to the recruiters you have worked with in the past to see whether they are aware of any open positions for which you might … Read more
By: Isak Rydlund LL.M, Guest Contributor So you landed the job of your dreams as in-house counsel for XYZ corp. Now what? Law school doesn’t always prepare a new attorney for the challenges of the “real world”. All of a sudden getting a bad grade is no longer the worst thing that can happen. All … Read more
by Alexandra Sinatra, Guest Contributor As a young lawyer, being educated in the law is important to me and my growth as an attorney. When looking for a job I have always emphasized that I want to have mentors around me who will help me grow in the law and expand my knowledge of the … Read more
Selecting Law Firms to Propose on Your Work By James J. Stapleton, Managing Principal of LEAP Legal I have known some very successful law firm partners who feel that the most important question during the proposal process is not “what does the client want?” but “who else is being considered for the work?” Why? Because everything … Read more
By James J. Stapleton, Managing Principal of LEAP Legal Here’s how law firms want you to engage in selecting a new law firm. They want you to: 1) Be exposed to their firm in a variety of ways, from the media, to speaking engagements to visiting their web sites, to learning about their awards, citations and … Read more
By James J. Stapleton, Managing Principal of LEAP Legal Like many people who work on behalf of in-house legal departments, I started my career with major law firms. Over the past decade, I was responsible for the business development at two very large law firms and business was very, very good. Each firm enjoyed record … Read more