We have reason to be sanguine about the prospects for 2021. Yet, we unfortunately still need to contend with a lot of the lingering problems from 2020. Issues like the global pandemic, economic downturn, continued pressure on the climate, and … [more]
The Lawyers Career Blog
Does a Data Privacy Focus Increase Your In-House Chances?
In July 2017, Equifax suffered a data breach. As one of the largest credit bureaus in the United States, Equifax holds our most sensitive personal information, including Social Security numbers, birth dates, addresses, drivers’ license numbers, credit card data. Suffice … [more]
Is Your Legal Department Aware of an “Innovation Gap?” Here’s What You Can Do About It
When it comes to technology and analytics, the legal industry tends to lag behind those in the business world. Whether it is comfort with tradition or the fact that lawyers are trained to look backwards for precedent rather than seeing … [more]
2020: An Unexpectedly Good Year for Law Firms, and Good News for Candidates Making a Lateral Move
“Expect the worst and hope for the best.” That is a mantra that many of us recite to ourselves when we go into that big deal meeting, when we walk into the courtroom on the first day of trial, or … [more]
Callin’ Me a Headhunter? We’re Cool with It
Do we say, “janitor” or “sanitation engineer?” Do we say, “cab driver” or “chauffeur?” Do we say, “headhunter” or “legal recruiter?” As Shakespeare once penned, “What’s in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would … [more]
The Expanding Role of the General Counsel: It is No Longer Just Risk Management
Did you know that 93% of General Counsel are members of the executive management team, which represents a 10% increase from just 10 years ago? The Association of Corporate Counsel’s recent survey shows that virtually all Chief Legal Officers (CLOs) … [more]
Can You Recession-Proof Your Legal Career?
We all know that the pandemic has hit most industries hard, including the legal industry. Top law firms imposed pay cuts, layoffs, and furloughs. Most corporations engaged in similar belt-tightening in their legal departments, and law school graduates were often … [more]
The Five Things That Legal Recruiters Need to Know About You
The last six months has been a period of uncharted career navigation, but there are some promising signs on the horizon. The indicators are that you should not put your career goals on hold. Now is the time to keep … [more]
Win Big In Business Using Poker Strategies – Live Virtual Event 8/25
“Poker is the Great Equalizer”, Ellen Leikind, Founder & CEO, PokerDivas Join us for a LIVE VIRTUAL EVENT 8/25, 12-1pm (EDT) (no recording available) Think law and poker have nothing in common? Think again. Come learn how to win big … [more]
Survey Says? . . . Remote Work Might Be Here to Stay
The pandemic has already changed many things about our way of life. We are still staying home as much as possible while the pandemic continues to surge, and you might have gotten used to working remotely over the last few … [more]