How to Manage Working with Difficult Colleagues Around Valentine's Day In a week awash with the sentiments of St. Valentine, it may seem unseemly to comment upon a recent opinion in the Supreme Court of Virginia. The case, alas, had nothing to do with sentiment. As M. Chirac is wont to say, au contraire. (19 views)
How to Decide Whether to Stay or Leave Your Current Job - Insights From a Recruiter In the first of a two-part series, Claudia Spielman, BCG Attorney Search recruiter, uses her own experience to guide young attorneys (though the advice applies to anyone in or contemplating a career in the legal industry) on how to evaluate whether to stay at a law firm. (115 views)
Strategies to Streamline Your Personal Finances and Avoid Tedious Drudgery There's so much unpleasantness involved in keeping financial house — receipts that multiply like bunnies, the incessant parade of bills, ever-changing tax laws, retirement account acronyms, and a forest's worth of ''consumer agreements'' that become obsolete before trash pickup. I'm not sure which is more stressful: Trying to make smart money decisions or getting through... (4 views)
Securing a Summer Job: How to Take Advantage of Tips and Opportunities The first year of law school is a time when students acclimate to the law school community. Excelling both socially and academically are obvious first-year goals, but securing that first summer job is often near the top of the list of priorities for students. And while some students start the job hunt early on, others may wait until their second semester to begin their... (193 views)
Navigating Difficult Legal Scenarios: Tips & Tactics for Lawyers Tired of the same old, same old? You know, the hotel room that looks just like the last one you stayed in, and you wake up asking yourself, ''Now, exactly where am I?'' You will have no problem figuring out where you are in the hotels listed here. These unique dwellings offer you much more than just a spot to rest your head. They provide one-of-a-kind experiences. So,... (46 views)
How Technology Use Is Transforming the Traditional Wedding Ceremony The art of the deal, just like Donald Trump, has made a big comeback in the tech world. December has been delightful for fans of high profile tech mergers. Last week alone, Oracle (Research) finally won its hostile takeover battle for rival software firm PeopleSoft (Research), Sprint (Research) agreed to buy Nextel (Research), and anti-virus software company Symantec... (7 views)
How Richard M. Cooper Achieved Success as a Partner of Williams & Connolly Richard Cooper, 62, has a worldwide reputation as a food and drug attorney and has had a prominent career in both public service and private practice. LawCrossing speaks with Mr. Cooper about his career and the merits of public service. (890 views)
Navigating the Legal Industry with the Innovative New Program at Emory Law School Emory University School of Law in Atlanta recently launched a new collaborative academic program giving students real-world IP and business law experience. The ''Technological Innovation: Generating Economic Results'' or ''TI:GER'' program connects science/Ph.D. and MBA students from Georgia Tech with Emory Law students for a two-year workshop focusing on the intersections... (90 views)
An International Lawyer's Life: A Fascinating Journey of Intrigue and Adventure E. Lawrence ''Larry'' Barcella, Jr., could write a thriller about his life. The partner at Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker LLP has traveled the world investigating conspiracies, arms dealers and a rogue CIA agent who tried to have him killed. LawCrossing speaks with Barcella about his round-the-world path to success. (344 views)
Become a Lawyer: Uncover What It Takes to Build a Career Behind the Bar Page 2 Why do I have to take it? Since the quality of education and specific curricula can vary significantly from school to school, the bar exam determines a standard level of competency among law school graduates. In conjunction with a demonstration of sufficient character and fitness (your bar application includes a questionnaire used to determine that you are... (2036 views)
Lawyer Advice: How to Enjoy the Benefits of Your Hard Work and Accomplishments For centuries, the French have been known for producing some of the finest wines in the world. Why not join them? Purchasing your own vineyard is a splendid way to express your love and refined appreciation of wine. (6 views)
Job Search Strategies: How to Find Law Jobs with the Help of the New Rolls The Rolls Royce 2004 Phantom accomplishes much more than just superb engineering and refined luxury. It gives all of us something to dream about. (32 views)
Legendary Guitar Brands: Fender, Gibson, and Gretsch - Get to Know the Classics There it is, encased in an air-tight glass case: a trophy, a prize, a legend. This LawCrossing Weekend you will gaze in awe at the world's most expensive guitar. (48 views)
A Guide to Living in New York (the Big Apple) | Insider Advice & Tips Moving to New York City with a 30 million dollar budget? The Penthouse at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel boasts exquisite amenities, jaw-dropping views, 5 star service, and the most exclusive location in the city. (100 views)
Harvard Law School Class of 2005 Required to Perform First-Ever Pro Bono Service Requirement At Harvard Law School in Cambridge, MA, working to serve the community and the world is not just respected, it's required. The Harvard Law Class of 2005 will graduate this spring as the first with each student having met a requirement for 40 hours of pro bono legal work. (90 views)
Phillip Signey: Paralegal at Prestigious Law Firm Munger, Tolles & Olso Phillip Signey literally saw a sign which convinced him to become a paralegal more than 20 years ago. He started doing routine unlawful detainers and collections work and has since built a diverse practice focused solely on litigation. Signey talks with LawCrossing this week about the ever-changing profession and his second book on paralegals, which is due out this fall. (179 views)
Paralegal Pioneers: How to Blaze Your Own Trail in The Legal Professio One of the first paralegals in the country, Carole Bruno studied at the prestigious University of West Los Angeles School of Law Paralegal Program. She has worked in litigation and law firm marketing and recently started writing full time. Her fourth book on paralegals is due out early next year. LawCrossing talks with Ms. Bruno about the paralegal profession. (117 views)
Law Job Market Holds Steady: What to Know for Career Success in 2021 Law students can expect to find positions despite economic woes (14 views)
The Most Up-to-Date State-of-the-Market Reports for U.S. and International Regions | LawCrossing State of the Market Reports for U.S. and International Regions.Southern California Southern California Northern California The Northwest The Northeast The Southeast The Southwest The Midwest International (Europe and Asia) (9 views)
How to Become a Certified Paralegal: A Step-by-Step Guide The field of law is exciting, demanding, and rewarding, but you don't have to be a lawyer to get in on the action. The paralegal profession offers challenges and opportunities, allows you to be an integral member of a legal team, and gives you the opportunity to choose from a variety of specialties, as well as being able to practice in different settings. Whether you are... (345 views)
Unwind in Style: How Spas are the Newest Way to Relax The jury is in — your client won! You've completed the contracts for that mega merger. You deserve a reward. How about some real pampering for a change? Whatever the reason, and whether you can only spare a few hours or an entire week, there is a spa to fit your schedule, desires, and finances. (42 views)
Finding the Perfect In-House Legal Position: A Guide for Aspiring Lawyers Every day at 5:30 p.m., the deception begins. Needing to pick up her child from daycare, a female attorney places a full cup of coffee on her desk, leaves the lights on, pretends to visit the ladies' room, and then sneaks down five flights of stairs to her car, where she has purposely left her purse to help speed a swift getaway that enables her to avoid being seen by her... (1085 views)
Former National Lawyers Association President: Rita Lowery Gitchell's Journey to Success Rita Gitchell talks with LawCrossing about her crusade on behalf of working mothers, the thorny issues involved with her practice area, the challenges involved in raising kids while practicing law, and how her strongly held beliefs led her to eventually serve as the first female president of the National Lawyers Association. (416 views)
Gail A. Lione: Building a Successful Law Practice with Hard Work and Dedication LawCrossing toasts the 100th anniversary of Harley-Davidson, Inc. with a roadtrip to Milwaukee, Wisconsin where this week's Law Star, the motorcycle company's fast movin' general counsel, Gail Lione, talks about her full throttle career in the passing lanes. (1416 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)
Jay Alan Sekulow: Law and Advocacy Expert | LawCrossing.com This week, we profile Jay Alan Sekulow, a man whose religious passion sparked a notewothy career that has repeatedly brought him before the Supreme Court. (1793 views)
Scott Turow, Renowned Lawyer & Best-Selling Author, Joins Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal in Chicago, IL This week, we profile Scott Turow, partner at Chicago's Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal and acclaimed novelist of some of the most popular legal fiction of our times. His career, while unlikely to be duplicated anytime soon, serves as a model for attorneys with more than one passion. (690 views)
How Legal Staffers Feel About Their Jobs: A Roundtable Discussion Do you have a question about working in the legal profession? About LawCrossing? No matter the topic, + send us an e-mail and we'll be glad to answer it for you! (230 views)
5 Tips to Help Legal Staffers Reach their Professional Goals Do you have a question about working in the legal profession? About LawCrossing? No matter the topic, + send us an e-mail and we'll be glad to answer it for you! (128 views)
5 Insider Tips for Legal Staffers to Maximize Success Do you have a question about working in the legal profession? About LawCrossing? No matter the topic, + send us an e-mail and we'll be glad to answer it for you! (60 views)