by Tig Pocock, Guest Contributor While technical skill is important in selecting an external lawyer, in most cases there will be a number who can do the work. So how to stand out? 1. Understand my business and goals This is the most important. It’s all very well to be able to recite the law, … Read more
In-House Counsel Need To Carry A Quota And Sell
In-house counsel need to carry a quota and sell. If you are tied to the revenue of your company, you will learn what it takes to drive deals.
Navigating the Shift: A Comprehensive Guide for Government Attorneys Transitioning to Private Practice or In-House Roles
The 2025 landscape presents challenges for government attorneys. This guide offers a roadmap for navigating this consequential career pivot.
Stress-Busters: Six Suggestions for In-House Counsel
In-house counsel need stress-busters just as much as their law firm counterparts. Learn six today that can improve your wellbeing.
General Counsel ROI – The Value of the GC to the Company
I recently had a conversation with a CEO about the value of a General Counsel. His company has significant revenue and recently received venture capital funding. It is poised for explosive growth, including exploring international expansion and evaluating acquisition opportunities. The legal function is handled by a combination of the CFO and outside counsel. The … Read more
Performance Reviews 101 For In-House Counsel
How in-house counsel should receive their performance reviews – an important topic for lawyers furthering their careers in-house.
Mergers and Acquisitions Guide for In-House Counsel
M&A Guide for In-house Counsel.
Managing Litigation – A Guide For In-House Counsel
Managing litigation is something some in-house counsel do daily, but for the more transactional-focused in-housers it is a foreign language.
Top 10 Tips for In-house Counsel During the First 90 Days
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
How to Deal with Legal Resume Rough Spots
Melissa A. Peters, Esq. of Princeton Legal Search Group, LLC gives her thoughts on how to deal with legal resume rough spots: “Everyone wants to have the perfect résumé without a “blip” or blemish. Unfortunately, that is often not the reality. Many have made moves in their careers that they would not have predicted or … Read more