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]
The Lawyers Career Blog
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]
The Real Pros and Cons of Working With A Specialized Legal Search Firm
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Year-End Reflections: A Season to Pause, Appreciate, and Recalibrate
As the year draws to a close and the calendar fills with celebrations; Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, and countless other moments of light and connection many of us instinctively take stock. Amid gatherings, travel plans, and check-ins with friends and family, … [more]
A Career Opportunity Hiding in Plain Sight
Deepfakes. AI-manipulated markets. Viral misinformation. For most lawyers, these sound like compliance problems waiting to happen. But for those looking to shape their careers, they’re something else: an opening. Futurist Peter Diamandis puts it bluntly: “We need clear ethics, moral … [more]
2025 Career Decison Making-Are You Ready?
As we embark on a new year, intuitively, we all crave fresh beginnings and an urge to take charge of our career trajectory. Ready to set the stage for a dynamic professional runway? Let’s dive in and kick off this … [more]
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]
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]
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]
