Sullivan & Cromwell: The Go-To Law Firm for Fortune 500 Companies As the law firm chosen to represent Microsoft's legal interests since 1992, Sullivan & Cromwell is undoubtedly one of the most prestigious and powerful firms. Based in New York, Sullivan & Cromwell (S&C) is recognized and respected both nationally and internationally. It has 12 offices employing roughly 700 attorneys worldwide and deals with virtually all areas of law. (220 views)
Get a Position at Baker McKenzie: A Comprehensive Guide to the Firm The largest firm in the world can offer positions in parts of the world where no other firm dares to venture — and the opportunity to work with clients and cases that rival any top firm. (203 views)
5 Reasons to Pursue a Career at Williams & Connolly Law Firm Attorneys who want to work for a small firm with big clients need only focus their attention on Williams & Connolly. This Washington D.C. firm is a veritable hub of litigation. (191 views)
Securing Attorney Positions at Finnegan Henderson Farabow Garrett Dunner Law Firm | LawCrossing When top corporations need intellectual property work done, Finnegan Henderson is generally on the short list of firms considered. As a result, the firm is also on the short list of every top IP lawyer looking for work. (177 views)
Biotechnology Now a Key Practice Area for Leading Law Firms - A Guide for Biotech Legal Professionals As the biotechnology field continues to grow—from the creation of genetically engineered foods to the mapping of the human genome—so, too, does the law field representing it. (137 views)
Gary Nelson Appointed to the Role of Executive Vice President & General Counsel at Ceridian Corporation Through his experience in leading roles both in private practice (at Oppenheimer Wolff & Donnelly) and in an in-house environment (at Ceridian Corporation), Gary Nelson has several different perspectives on what the practice of law can offer. He shares them with LawCrossing this week, offering candid answers about the different positions he has held, the effects of... (108 views)
How to Balance Career Growth as an Attorney Obviously, taking pride in your work and enjoying it is important to your overall success and happiness in life. Some people, however, will find fault with every employer they work for - these "destroyers" will often affect others with their negative views. Beware. (82 views)
Legal Challenges of 3D Printing: Intellectual Property and Liability in a Tech-Driven World 3D printing technology, also known as additive manufacturing, has rapidly advanced in recent years, revolutionizing various industries. It allows for the creation of three-dimensional objects by layering materials based on digital designs. The technology's potential to disrupt traditional manufacturing processes and enable decentralized production has garnered significant... (58 views)
Understanding the Differences Between Intranets, Extranets and the Internet to Aid Business Success The same technology that has revolutionized the way lawyers present themselves and their services to the public is also being used to revolutionize the way they practice law. These new web technology tools are typically referred to as intranets and extranets, and while they share the law office's computing infrastructure, they have an entirely different purpose than their... (54 views)
Maximize Your Career with a Legal Blog: To Blog or Not to Blog A Minneapolis lawyer played a small part in igniting the firestorm over CBS' reporting on President Bush's National Guard duty. How did he do it? He made reference to another blogger's story on his own blog. Web logs, or blogs, are playing an increasingly important part in the media life of the Internet. But they're not for everyone, and their power is also their curse.... (48 views)
How to Succeed at DIY Legal Projects: Strategies for Lawyers to Take on Legal Projects The ''Do It Yourself'' home improvement craze is all the rage, but does the same philosophy apply to job hunting? Find out the pros and cons of handling your own job search. (44 views)
How Capitalism Shapes the History of Law: Explore the Legal Consequences History, culture, beaches and revenue — all rolled into one. Who could ask for anything more? LawCrossing Weekend is setting up shop in the Caribbean. (28 views)
How to Build an Enviable Home Office: Tips and Ideas for Professional, Efficient Work Spaces Overworked? Looking for a weekend distraction? Want something quick and different to take you away from the reality of emails, voicemails, and black and blueberries? Then these imaginative retreats fit the bill. Sit back and read about these unusual lodgings that feed your imagination. (20 views)
Unlock Your Path to Law and Science: What You Need & What You Don't Need to Pursue a Career in Arizona State Law Despite what conventional wisdom says, students interested in intellectual property law or other science and technology-based legal fields, do not need advanced degrees in the sciences to get in to law school or to succeed there. (15 views)
Keker, Van Nest & Peters Seeks to Improve Efficiency by Hiring Professional Managers Laurie Carr Mims, the new managing partner at Keker, Van Nest & Peters, is seeking to redefine her role by introducing executives to manage the firm's day-to-day operations. The San Francisco-based litigation firm plans to hire a chief operating officer to oversee its 115-attorney operation, complementing the addition of a chief financial officer in 2020. This move will... (8 views)
Benefits of Horsepower for Law Firms: What Batman Knows | LawCrossing The recent release of the 2005 Mercedes SLR McClaren raises the bar for automotive performance and may literally knock the competition off the pavement. (6 views)
Juul and Altria settle teen vaping addiction claims in Minnesota lawsuit On Monday, Juul Labs Inc, an e-cigarette company, and its former largest investor, Altria Group Inc (MO.N), settled claims made by the state of Minnesota that accused them of contributing to teen vaping addiction. The settlement was announced by Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison and Juul as a trial in the case was nearing its end. This settlement is the latest in a... (5 views)
State of the Legal Industry: Facing Challenges, but Opportunities Ahead The 2023 Report on the State of the Legal Market, released by the Center on Ethics and the Legal Profession at Georgetown Law and the Thomson Reuters Institute on January 10th, is more relevant than ever as we enter a year of uncertainty. The report confirms this and will delve into specific points, but it's important to remember that contractions in the legal industry are... (2 views)