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]
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“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]
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]
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]
Succeeding Without Selling Your Soul: What General Counsel and CLOs Can Learn from Princeton’s David Miller
As a senior legal leader, you’re no stranger to high-stakes negotiations, business pressures, and the constant balancing act between legal risk and strategic opportunity. In today’s environment, it can feel like success demands legal expertise and personal compromise. But does … [more]
Why Some In-House Lawyers Leap Ahead—And What You Can Learn From Them
In-house legal departments tend to be lean, often flat, and advancement can feel slow or unpredictable. If you pay close attention and look below the surface, you’ll notice something: some lawyers do leap ahead. They take on stretch assignments. They … [more]
Where’s Your North Star as a Lawyer?
It’s easy to get swept up in the day-to-day demands of an in-house legal role: urgent contracts, compliance crises, late-night board prep, and the constant rhythm of being both gatekeeper and business partner. But over time, without something grounding you, … [more]
Is Your Next Career Move a Strategic Step—or an Escape Plan?
We’ve all seen it: a lawyer eager to make a move, not because the next opportunity is irresistible, but because the current one is painful. If you’re feeling that, we understand. But here’s the truth: when you’re only running from something, you … [more]
