Contingent vs. Retained Search: Should You or Shouldn’t You?

Most organizations don’t actually choose a search model. They decide: “We need a General Counsel quickly.” And one assumption immediately appears: “Retained means paying more.” You’re not paying more if you have the right search partner. For senior legal searches, … [more]

Stress Management for the Modern Lawyer

A Practical Survival Guide for the Age of AI, Budget Pressure, and Geopolitical Whiplash Not long ago, the primary stressors for lawyers were fairly predictable. For law firm lawyers, the list included billable hours, demanding clients, and the occasional 2:00 … [more]

Are You Ready for What’s Next? 

Succession planning is often discussed as an organizational exercise. In practice, it is just as much an individual one.   Whether you’re part of an in-house or law firm legal team, career progression rarely follows a straight or predictable path. … [more]

GC’s Navigational Gut Check: Is Your Career On Track?

Sometimes “it” is hard to name. The role hasn’t changed on paper, but something feels off. A new CEO arrives. A private equity or venture sponsor comes in. Decision-making speeds up – or sideways. Expectations shift, quietly. This isn’t about … [more]