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... (4033 views)
How Jeffrey Hughes Built A Successful Coffee Shop Law Practice With Legal Grind Thirsty for justice? Jeffrey Hughes' two Legal Grind cafes in the Los Angeles area offer ''Coffee and Counsel'' to those who may not otherwise seek legal advice. Through his innovative venture, Hughes has worked hard to both provide a valuable service to his community and change the public perception of attorneys. (3692 views)
How to Effectively Manage Your IOLTA Account - A Step-by-Step Guide With the relatively recent addition of IOLTA, states have placed new accounting, management, and fiduciary responsibilities upon attorneys. Violations of IOLTA rules can result in disciplinary action. This week we'll explore the basic IOLTA landscape, what is necessary for compliance, and some common pitfalls to avoid, as well as common questions and concerns. (2611 views)
Recruiting Technical Specialists for Legal Firms: Strategies for Profitable Hiring During the height of the technology boom, law firms were increasingly taking on technical specialists who could provide valuable help on patent work. Is this a viable job option for people with scientific backgrounds and no legal degree? (2018 views)
Plato Cacheris Joins New Law Firm: What to Know About the Legendary Lawyer's Move in 2021 For more than four decades, Plato Cacheris has been involved in some of the most high-profile cases of our time, from Watergate to Monicagate. LawCrossing speaks to the legendary attorney about his life at the bar, his new firm, and the dramatic changes he has seen in the legal profession. (1683 views)
Comparing the Roles and Responsibilities of Staff Attorneys and Associates in Law Firms Summary: In a law firm, staff attorneys and associates are two different levels of attorneys with varying levels of experience and responsibilities. Staff attorneys are typically responsible for more routine tasks and provide support for more complex legal matters, while associate attorneys handle more complex legal matters and may have more interaction with clients. Both... (1483 views)
E. Duane Smith: A Profile of the President of the National Court Reporters Association Ever considered becoming a court reporter? LawCrossing speaks with the president of the National Court Reporters' Association about the varied careers in stenography. (1206 views)
Find Your Dream Job in the Legal Industry with Fish & Neave Having represented some of the most distinguished patent-seeking Americans of the last century, Fish & Neave has proved to be among the elite when it comes to intellectual property law. (942 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)
Full Pay and Pro Bono Opportunities for Full-Time Employees at Law Firms Holland & Knight community service fellowships lure top talent. (753 views)
The Main Reasons Litigation Is a Difficult Practice Area To Be In Many young attorneys and law students decide to go into litigation with hopes of winning cases in court and becoming successful. However, litigation is one of the most difficult practice areas to succeed in. It is risky, extremely demanding, and litigators are underappreciated in almost every situation. Moreover, the number of litigators in the legal industry is excessive,... (710 views)
Concord Law School: Get an Online Law Degree from Anywhere Through the Internet, you can shop online, pay your bills, and chat live with a friend in Bulgaria, all without leaving the comfort of your home. So why not earn a law degree online? In 1998, Kaplan, Inc., the titan of school-preparation testing, pioneered the concept by establishing the nation's first online law school. A legal education is now just a few clicks away. (663 views)
Grand Rapids, Michigan Rhoades McKee Associate LaRissa D. Hollingsworth of LawCrossing Rookie attorney makes national splash with prisoner rights trial. (653 views)
Lee A Paige, CLA: Senior Legal Assistant at Morrison Foerster LLP in San Francisco, CA For many, becoming a paralegal is a second career. While other areas of the economy stagnate, the paralegal profession has been booming over the last few decades, attracting hordes of professionals looking for a second career. LawCrossing talks with star paralegal Lee A. Paige about the challenges of retraining yourself and the importance of getting an education—well... (633 views)
Tips on Pacing Yourself in Your Partnership: Advice from Harvard Law Grad David W. Quinto As a partner specializing in entertainment, Internet, and intellectual property litigation at Quinn Emanuel Urquhart Oliver & Hedges in Los Angeles, David W. Quinto has handled some decidedly cool cases and clients. He has represented the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the World Wrestling Federation, Mattel, and the America's Cup. He has battled... (629 views)
Guy Danilowitz, Legal Assistant - Protecting the Underprivileged Through Law Raised in apartheid South Africa, Guy Danilowitz was just a young boy when he began questioning the law and why people obey laws if they are clearly unjust. LawCrossing talks with Mr. Danilowitz about his work in a civil rights law firm and his plans to go to law school. (621 views)
Everything Law Firms Need To Know About Opening Branch Offices A law firm is a business like any other, which means that the only way to stay ahead is to grow as a company. An important part of a law firm's business growth is opening branch offices and expanding. While branch offices can bring additional success to law firms and become an important part of the company structure, many branches eventually fail. Some even tank their... (548 views)
Lois Boyd: Founding Member of Fenwick West and LAMA, Past President of LAMA Thinking of becoming a Chief Administrative Officer at a law firm? Ever wondered how one becomes a CAO? LawCrossing speaks with Lois Boyd about her serendipitous career path from paralegal to top administrator at a high-tech, Silicon Valley firm. (497 views)
7 Tips to Achieve Success as a Lawyer: Thomas L. Shaffer Shares His Advice In the second of a two-part series on Lawyers, Faith, and Social Justice, LawCrossing profiles Thomas L. Shaffer, the Notre Dame Law School professor and prolific legal author. Professor Shaffer's comments are excerpted from a public lecture to law students at Pepperdine Law School on Law, Faith, and Social Justice. (444 views)
5 Reasons to Work at Sidley Austin Brown Wood LLP A Look Inside the Leading Law Firm Recently rated by American Law Journal as the nation's top corporate firm, Sidley, Austin, Brown & Wood is a preeminent domestic firm with a strong international presence. (376 views)
How to Transition Your Legal Career From Administrative to Artistic: A Guide by Elena M. Paul Growing up in a family that valued the arts, Elena M. Paul envisioned herself working in some capacity within the world of arts and entertainment. Today she is executive director of Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts (VLA), an organization in New York City that provides free legal services to low-income artists and nonprofit arts groups. (372 views)
Remember that Counselor is Another Word for Lawyer: Get to Know Melinda Sarafa As a white-collar crime litigator and a former public defender, Melinda Sarafa has represented clients ranging from low-income immigrants to a Miami nightclub owner suspected of organized crime activity. While the stakes in such cases might be vastly different, Sarafa, a partner at Zuckerman Spaeder in New York, says attorneys must never forget their ultimate roles as... (356 views)
The Right and Wrong Reasons To Quit Practicing Law As a legal recruiter and a former lawyer, I come into contact with a lot of attorneys on a daily basis. What I have noticed is that too many attorneys quit practicing law and choose alternative careers for all the wrong reasons. (344 views)
Former Michigan Governor and Fmr Detroit Mayor Dennis Archer - Success in Legal Practice and High Profile Positions Trial lawyer, professor, law firm chairman, supreme court judge, big city mayor, first African-American president of the American Bar Association. This week we profile Dennis Archer, a man who's done most everything the legal profession has to offer. (291 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)
The Benefits of Pursuing a Career Outside of the Practice of Law: A Success Story Law firms attract the majority of top attorneys. Why? With many other choices out there for attorneys, before you make what you may have been conditioned to believe is the obvious decision to work at a law firm, ask yourself this: Can you handle it? (260 views)
Law Firm Prestige — Why It’s Important For A Successful Legal Career Law firm prestige plays an important role in the legal industry, as gaining experience in high-profile firms for long-term career growth is essential. Attorneys who wish to work on complex cases must move to larger law firms, while those seeking hands-on experience can find it in smaller ones. Working in large or small firms also affects the type of work you do, and... (234 views)
The Impact of Technology on Legal Practice: Adapting to the Digital Era in Law Firms In today's rapidly evolving landscape, the digital transformation has swept across virtually every industry, redefining the way businesses operate, interact with their clients, and stay competitive in an increasingly interconnected world. The legal sector, often considered conservative and steeped in tradition, is no exception to this global shift towards a digital era. In... (234 views)
Hire the Right Person for the Job: Harnessing the Benefits of Good Hiring Practices in Legal Firms As far as Bernice Davenport is concerned, students can't visit her office too much. As Director of Career Services at Thomas M. Cooley Law School, Davenport wants to see her students come back again and again so she can help them with their job searches. ''I want them in my face. If they're in our faces, they become the ones at the top of our heads, who we think of first... (204 views)