Audrey Smith is Director, Legal at Parkview Financial in Los Angeles, California. Parkview Financial is an alternative investment manager specializing in commercial real estate credit in the United States. Audrey oversees the legal functions at Parkview and focuses on loan originations, … [more]
Author Archives: Sanja Ippoliti
Standing Still Is Falling Behind: Why Career Indecision Costs Lawyers Most
Risk management is second nature to lawyers. They are sought out for their judgment on when to act, when to wait, and how to weigh uncertainty. Yet when it comes to their own careers, many forget that inaction carries risk … [more]
“In God We Trust” – Now Show Me the Data: How GCs Are Proving Legal’s Value with Metrics
For decades, legal has operated as a trusted advisor—relied upon for judgment, insight, and institutional knowledge. But in today’s data-driven enterprise, intuition alone isn’t enough. Boards, CEOs, and CFOs don’t just want to hear that legal is adding value. They … [more]
General Counsel is placed with The New York Hall of Science (NYSCI) by Princeton Legal Search Group, LLC
Jessica Mastrogiovanni is the General Counsel of The New York Hall of Science (NYSCI). NYSCI was founded at the 1964-1965 World’s Fair and is New York City’s center for interactive science. NYSCI welcomes 500,000 visitors annually, provides professional development for … [more]
Caught in the Crunch: What In-House Counsel in Life Sciences Are Facing in 2025
If you’re practicing in-house in a life sciences or healthcare company, you already know: the pace is relentless, the stakes are high, and the expectations keep climbing—even as budgets shrink. Whether your focus is regulatory, commercial, IP, compliance, or employment, … [more]
In House Counsel is place with Integrated Project Services by Princeton Legal Search Group
Cameron Lukas is now in house counsel with Integrated Project Services, a Berkshire Hathaway company that is one of the fastest growing companies in the Architecture, Engineering and Construction industry. Cameron is a graduate of Rutgers School of Law and worked for a prominent … [more]
Reference Check: The “Who, What, When, Where, and How” of Assembling a Winning Lineup
As lawyers, we’re often so consumed with our cases, clients, and the occasional overly complicated footnote that we sometimes neglect one of the most essential components of a successful job search: references. Sure, you’ve probably updated your resume (or, at … [more]
How to Decide if It’s Time to Hire In-House Counsel vs. Relying on Law Firm Spend
The decision to hire in-house counsel or continue relying on law firm spend is a critical one for any organization, particularly in industries like life sciences and healthcare, where legal demands are nuanced and highly regulated. Here’s a guide to … [more]
Director, Corporate Counsel at Otsuka America Pharmaceuticals is placed by Princeton Legal Search Group, LLC
Eugene Shin is Director, Corporate Counsel at Otsuka America Pharmaceuticals. Otsuka is a global company with product specialties that include neuroscience, nephrology, oncology and medical devices. Eugene works on complex business transactions and regulatory matters. She is a graduate of New York University School … [more]
Closing the Deal: How to Accept Your Next Legal Opportunity with Confidence
You’ve made it through rounds of interviews. You’ve impressed hiring managers, navigated the reference checks, and now—it’s official. The offer is in hand. First, congratulations. But before you hit “Reply All” with an enthusiastic “yes,” take a moment to pause. … [more]

