Understanding the Glamor of Entertainment Law: How to Get Involved in the Exciting Field So, kid, ya' wanna be a star. Or, more specifically, ya' wanna be a star's lawyer. (19062 views)
How to Negotiate Contracts in Sports Law: Tips From Experienced Sports Attorneys This week at LawCrossing, we examine the world of sports agents and other attorneys who might be involved in the world of professional sports. From contract negotiation to public relations, this is a very specialized realm that can be quite rewarding should you pursue it. (6922 views)
Maximizing Your Legal Career Through Law Firm Economics: What You Need to Know Attorneys who choose to work in law firms often do not know what they are getting themselves into. From summer associates to senior partners, proving your economic worth to your firm is often difficult, but always necessary. Find out what you need to do to show your law firm that you can fit into their economic model and that you are worth keeping around. (4310 views)
Jack Levin: Senior Partner of Kirkland Ellis - A Look into His Successful Legal Career Jack Levin's admirable career has allowed him to take on legal roles as diverse as law professor at a few top law schools, author of some of the most important corporate law literature in the field and partner at one of the most revered law firms in the country. He sits down and talks about all of them with us, and gives insight into the evolution of the corporate law... (4040 views)
Learn More About Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz: A Prestigious Law Firm This David has taken on multi-billion dollar Goliaths and remains one of America's top corporate firms despite, or perhaps because of, its small size. (3913 views)
Pfizer Inc: Learn About the Pharmaceutical Giant and Available Careers With 330 in house attorneys, Pfizer Inc. employs more attorneys than most law firms — but that does not make the competition for a position there any easier. (1663 views)
Robert G. Krupka Joins Kirkland & Ellis LLP as Partner - A Look at His Accomplishments Medtronic, Inc., the world's biggest maker of spinal implants, was ordered by a Memphis, TN, jury last week to pay an inventor $400 million in punitive damages on top of the $159 million awarded last month for violating contracts. LawCrossing speaks with Robert G. Krupka, the inventor's attorney, about his career as a top trial lawyer and his belief in the jury system. (1663 views)
Advice on How to Succeed at Proskauer Rose, a Top Law Firm For lawyers looking to indulge their sports fanaticism while using their Ivy League law degree, Proskauer Rose is the place to work. (1598 views)
How to Launch a Successful Law Career at Steptoe & Johnson: Tips and Advice Known for its excellent reputation in Washington, DC, this firm attracts some of the nation's top attorneys, but good grades alone won't get you a job here — they also value personality. (1574 views)
Arnold & Porter: Setting the Standard for Quality of Life and Diversity in Law Firms Founded in 1946 by three former members of the FDR Administration, DC-based Arnold & Porter (''A&P'') has since established itself as both one of the nation's most respected firms and a genuinely enjoyable place to practice law. (1442 views)
University of Hawaii at Manoa William S. Richardson School of Law-Expert Insight + Reviews The University of Hawaii at Manoa William S. Richardson School of Law places special emphasis on fields of law of particular importance to Hawaii and the Pacific region, such as environmental law, native Hawaiian rights, ocean law, and Pacific and Asian Legal Studies. (1117 views)
How to Secure a Legal Position at Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom LLP | LawCrossing's Guide Despite its relatively young age for an international law firm, Skadden has become one of the uncontested giants of the legal field, sporting one of the most prolific corporate practices in the world. (937 views)
Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton Law Firm Overview and Careers This prestigious but off-beat firm might be eccentric, but there is no kidding around when it comes to the impressive workload the firm's attorneys take on. (915 views)
Boies Schiller Flexner LLP: A Comprehensive Overview of One of the Nation's Top Law Firms High-profile litigation cases flow through this 175-attorney firm like water thanks to the firm's equally high-profile partners. (780 views)
David Boies, Managing Partner at Boies Schiller Flexner: A Profile of Leadership Any attorney's career that can count winning a major decision against Microsoft as one of its highlights obviously qualifies that attorney for inclusion among the industry's elite. Add to the mix a major role in the 2000 case that would ultimately decide who would serve as president and a client roster that includes the likes of the New York Yankees, Calvin Klein, Tyco,... (755 views)
5 Steps to Using Morrison Foerster as a Legal Resource for Your Business Morrison & Foerster, or ''MoFo'', as it is often called, is widely recognized as one of the best firms in the country to work for — maybe that's why it's so hard to get a job there. (720 views)
How Has Cyberlaw Developed Over Time? Exploring the Impact of Cyberlaw in 2020 Net-based litigation survives demise of many dot-com players. (710 views)
Michael R. McAlevey, Chief Corporate andsecurities Counsel for General Electric Co.: Risk-Taking is the Key to Success in Securities Law Financial security has been a driving force in Michael R. McAlevey's career. But security often comes with risk, and he says attorneys shouldn't be afraid to take risks. LawCrossing speaks with the chief corporate and securities counsel of General Electric about his rapid rise and expertise in securities law. (679 views)
Certified Paralegal Carolyn Yellis Offers Freelance Services - LawCrossing Have you ever dreamed of making your own schedule? What about working from home and taking long, leisurely lunches? With the right contacts and a good business mind, it is possible. LawCrossing speaks with freelance paralegal Carolyn Yellis about building her own paralegal practice. (610 views)
Darren Schwiebert: Fredrikson & Byron Shareholder in Litigation and Intellectual Property Practice Groups Some say the legal profession has been slow to embrace new technologies. This week, LawCrossing talks with an attorney who is on the cutting edge of new technologies in the courtroom about his litigation practice, which focuses on the high-tech field of patent law. (593 views)
Sports Lawyer Career Guide: How to Break into the Industry Think you'll be a sports lawyer and represent professional athletes? Think you'll rub elbows with the rich and powerful? Think you'll bask in the limelight as your client's ''go-to'' guy? Think again. (487 views)
Gibson Dunn Crutcher: A Comprehensive Look at One of America's Top Law Firms Gibson Dunn & Crutcher is one of the Southland's oldest and largest firms, and its longevity is mostly due to an honored track record and a sterling reputation. (459 views)
Law Firm Baker Botts LLP: Autonomy, Collaboration & Innovation - An Overview Baker Botts, LLP, has been in business since 1840, making it the oldest law firm in Texas. Its founding actually predates Texas' becoming a state. Not only is Baker Botts the oldest, but it is the top-ranked firm in the state (and 43rd nationally), as judged by The Vault Guide to the Top 100 Law Firms in 2003. (427 views)
Paralegal Peter Nater Celebrates Grammy Award Win - An Inspirational Profile We all like to trumpet our successes, but when Peter Nater came to work at the New York City Law Department on a recent Monday morning and told his colleagues he had won a Grammy over the weekend, many presumed he was delusional. (418 views)
How Big Law Firms are Growing: The Rise of Top Legal Professionals Closer Look: Growing firms in an uncertain economy. How do they do it? How much can they grow? (376 views)
Land Your Dream Legal Job at Bryan Cave LLP - What to Expect When Applying Bryan Cave LLP is an international law firm that provides a wide range of legal services to corporate and individual clients worldwide. Founded in 1873, the firm is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, with offices in more than 20 countries. With a commitment to providing clients with the highest quality legal services, Bryan Cave LLP designs customized legal strategies... (339 views)
Learn How to Land a Job at Munger Tolles & Olson: Tips from an Insider Resisting the urge to grow at the rate of some of its peers, Munger Tolles has nonetheless earned a stellar reputation for its top-notch litigation department and its commitment to hiring the best and brightest. (316 views)
Land Your Dream Job at Cravath Swaine & Moore - Tips and Advice for Job Seekers Though not the largest of firms, Cravath, Swain & Moore is certainly one of the heavyweights of the legal profession. Known for its rich history, imposing name, stringent hiring process and dedication to excellence, Cravath is a consensus standard. (281 views)
Concord Law School: A Comprehensive Guide to Online Law Degree Programs For prospective law students who feel that rigid schedules and rising tuition prices may have put a legal education out of reach, Concord Law School provides an (increasingly popular) alternative solution. (255 views)
Matthew Murphy, VP of Intellectual Property at Nanosys: An In-Depth Profile Is high tech going small tech? As nanotechnology positions itself to make potentially huge waves in the business and legal worlds, this week's intrepid scientist-turned-nano IP lawyer at cutting-edge Nanosys earns a big Law Star for his work in a not-so-little industry that may just change everything. (234 views)