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You toiled away, you did the work, but are you able to prove that you had impact in your CV? Applicants for in-house counsel jobs who can show that they benefited their previous employers will stand a better chance of getting an interview – and a job: “If an employer is going to invest in you … Read more
Kimberly Lerman of Major, Lindsey & Africa gives her thoughts on negotiating an in-house compensation package. Some good tips to keep in mind whether you are considering more senior in-house counsel jobs or even General Counsel jobs: “Once you receive an in-house job offer, you have a lot more leverage with your potential new employer than … Read more
Law firms as temporary oases? Sonya Som of Major, Lindsey & Africa describes how a brief stint at a law firm can be a useful way station for lawyers transitioning to the next in-house opportunity: “One of the main reasons to read my column is because I let you in on some of the “behind … Read more
Are you an in-house counsel who some day would like to become a GC? Mike Evers of Evers Legal has asked nine successful GCs for their advice for aspiring GCs and it is a great read: “Throughout my tenure with Evers Legal, I have had the honor and privilege to chat with some of the … Read more
Well, now that the election is over, at least we will have something new to argue about: “The American Bar Association tracks certain demographic information about lawyers. One of which is the age of lawyers. The information is woefully dated (from 2005!) but it does show that close to 60% of lawyers were baby boomers 10 … Read more
Mark Cohen of Legal Mosaic fame posts at Forbes on how lawyers can repair their tarnished image: “John Grisham captured a common perception of lawyers in The Client: ‘You advised him not to get a lawyer, giving as one of your reasons the opinion that lawyers are a pain in the ass.’ Lawyers have an … Read more
Sage advice from Andi Metzel that will help shape your legal career: “….another 294 lawyer members were admitted to the Indiana bar. Amidst the celebrations of surviving the bar exam and outpouring of pride for our freshly minted colleagues, it occurred to me that certain harsh realities may lurk in the minds of those new … Read more
For many law firm lawyers, life may not always be on the front-lines as the key decision-maker on a deal or material case. In-house can be quite different – and a place where the buck stops with you: “If you are ready to quit a career in private practice to take an in-house role, be … Read more
For some, it’s just a dream but for one in-house lawyer for the Boston Red Sox, it became a reality: “Ending up as a lawyer for the Boston Red Sox wasn’t a career David S. Friedman envisioned. I’ve known Dave since 1993 when we started as classmates at Harvard Law School, and if someone had … Read more
Nika Kabiri, Director of Strategic Insights, Law and Society Analyst at Avvo, gives her thoughts on the way you sound can have a dramatic impact on how people view you as a lawyer: “Last night while making dinner, I was listening to a political documentary playing in the background. One expert after another chimed in with … Read more