There’s a leadership risk that rarely appears on a dashboard. It doesn’t announce itself in a missed quarter. It doesn’t trigger an immediate escalation. It compounds quietly. This is less about decline and more about the erosion of a critical … [more]
The Lawyers Career Blog
Rethinking the “Shortlist” for Chief Legal Officers and General Counsel
The traditional advice still applies: excel, build relationships, demonstrate leadership, produce results. Executives don’t put people on the shortlist simply because they are technically strong or highly reliable. They do it because they trust how that person thinks when the … [more]
The Interview Isn’t the Test. It’s the Tell.
Observations from the field across in-house and law firm markets For senior lawyers, the hiring process is often framed as evaluating your experience, your judgment, your fit. But in reality, the process is reciprocal. Every step is a signal. Long … [more]
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]
Regulatory “Blitz” – Navigating Compliance in a High-Stakes Legal Season
Every Super Bowl has a moment when the defense stops disguising coverage and sends everyone. No warning. No time to improvise.Just pressure fast, coordinated, relentless. That’s where many legal teams find themselves right now. Across industries and jurisdictions, regulation is … [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]
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]
