Doing the 'Right' Thing: How to Get into Public Interest Law A comprehensive guide for those who aspire to do some good. (4300 views)
Keeping the secret of your secretary If someone's giving notice soon, should you tell the tale? (10 views)
The Life and Career of Beth Wilkinson two time awar winner of the Justice Department of the Exceptional Service Award Beth Wilkinson, prosecutor of the Oklahoma City bombers, changes sides. (460 views)
Advocate Bryan Taylor in the Armed force in the midst of a battle field in Iraq How Army Jags are laying down the law in Iraq. (189 views)
A Day in the Life of Public Defender Edgar Holguin: Border Patrol A compelling urge to defend the underprivileged has earned this lawyer a respectable reputation as a protector of the people. (542 views)
A Day in the Life of Danielle George: No Chaser Are all personal injury lawyers the same? (846 views)
The Life and Career of Morton Pierce; Dewey Ballantine, LLP; Chairman, Management and Executive Committees and the Mergers and Acquisitions Group; New York Morton Pierce has been chairman of Dewey Ballantine's M&A group since 1991 and is now the firm's chair, while maintaining an active caseload. LawCrossing speaks to Mr. Pierce about his career and the secrets to juggling a caseload and running a prestigious firm. (1062 views)
The Dos and Don'ts of Cover Letter Writing Cover letters are a necessary evil in all job searches — a necessary and critical evil. While many job searchers think a solid resume should speak for itself, the reality is it often does not. In fact, a poorly written or sloppy cover letter can detract from even the most impeccable of resumes. The first step in writing a cover letter is to appreciate the potential... (3314 views)
The Life and Career of Anne Auten, Partner, DLA Piper Rudnick Gray Cary, Chicago Commercial litigator Anne Auten is representing about 6,000 foster children from Nebraska in a federal civil rights suit. LawCrossing speaks with Ms. Auten about the upcoming pro bono case and her career with DLA Piper Rudnick Gray Cary in Chicago. (359 views)
Enhancing your writing skills the key to succes in the legal world The image of lawyers presented by television and movies is that they spend most of their time in the courtroom mercilessly drilling shady witnesses or delivering brilliant closing arguments. What the audiences don't see are the reams of written documents that support all of that oration or the time and skill it takes to produce those papers. (2327 views)
The Life and Career of Ronald Rauchberg; Partner; Proskauer Rose, LLP Litigator Ronald Rauchberg has represented some of the biggest companies in the world, with high-profile clients in publishing, sports, business, and banking. LawCrossing speaks with Mr. Rauchberg about his distinguished career with Proskauer and Rose. (939 views)
The Life and Career of William H. Rehnquist, Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court : 1924 - 2005 Now that the dust has settled and a new Chief Justice presides over the U.S. Supreme Court, LawCrossing looks back on the life and career of the late William H. Rehnquist, whose opinions, policies, and legal beliefs have affected and will affect many attorneys for years to come. (78 views)
Fall 2005: State of the Market Reports for U.S. and International Regions Fall 2005: State of the Market Reports for U.S. and International Regions. 1. Southern California Southern California Northern California The Southwest Region The Mountain Region The Midwest Region The Northeast Region The Mid-Atlantic Region Texas/New Orleans The Southeast Region International Europe International Asia (37 views)
The Life and Career ofSamuel Estreicher, Professor, New York University School of Law Samuel ''Sam'' Estreicher is well known as a scholar of U.S. employment and labor law. LawCrossing speaks with Mr. Estreicher about his busy career as an attorney, law school professor, writer, and volunteer. (137 views)
The Life and Career of Terry D. Avchen; Senior Partner and Chair of the Environmental Practice Group; Christensen, Miller, Fink, Jacobs, Glaser, Weil & Shapiro, LLP; Los Angeles Environmental attorney Terry D. Avchen has been lauded by several publications as one of the best lawyers in America. LawCrossing speaks with Mr. Avchen about his practice and the many changes in environmental law since he started practice in the late '70s. (664 views)
The Life and Career of Henry Miller; Senior Partner; Clark, Gagliardi & Miller, P.C. A trial attorney for nearly five decades, Henry Miller still gets a thrill battling it out in the courtroom and is known for his brilliant and often entertaining cross examinations. LawCrossing speaks with Mr. Miller about his practice and how his life-long love of acting and the law led him to create a one-man show where he portrays legendary lawyer Clarence Darrow. (1441 views)
Guidelines on Reciprocity or 'Admission on Motion' among the States as per American Bar Association When law students select what area(s) of law they want to practice, two questions they must seriously consider are how and where they will practice. Unlike lawyers of the early 20th century, legal counselors today often find themselves practicing across state, or even country, borders. However, what qualifies for a legal license in Wisconsin is not necessarily the same in... (107115 views)
The Life and Career of Carolyn Elefant, Sole Practitioner, Washington, DC Attorney Carolyn Elefant started her own boutique law firm in 1993. LawCrossing speaks with Ms. Elefant about building a practice and about her popular blog, MyShingle.com. (578 views)
Living and Practicing Law in Atlanta Wondering what life is like for your colleagues in Atlanta? We talked to several practicing attorneys in Atlanta, and, in general, it's pretty good. Find out the many advantages and the few disadvantages about practicing in the largest metropolis in the Southeastern United States. (2261 views)
How to Negotiate Your Way to a Better Salary Some scripts and strategies to facilitate the process and help you leverage your compensation package. (27659 views)
Barriers Fall for Out-of-State Attorneys California, New York bars lead push for change. (3655 views)
Spring, 2004 State of the Market One of the nation's leading legal recruiting firms lets us in on the 5 w's of law firm hiring - who law firms want, what they require from their candidates, where you are most likely to find work, why firms are thinking like they are, and when the economy will turn around — which may be sooner than you think. Southern California Northern California The Northwest... (20 views)
State of the Market State of the Market Report The West Coast The East Coast The Midwest The South (311 views)
Women Key Asset at Legal Firms Why should your firm care that Vault recently announced its ''Top-25 Law Firms for Women''? Because companies that are not emphasizing recruiting and retaining women attorneys are going to find themselves out of the game. ''It is an absolute business imperative in the modern age,'' explains Mary B. Cranston, the firm chair at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman, LLP. She... (15 views)
The Life and Career of Kathryn Schmeltzer, partner, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman's communications group As a partner with Shaw Pittman's communications group, Kathryn Schmeltzer represents a variety of media companies, from television giant Sinclair Broadcast Group to high school radio stations in Indiana. LawCrossing speaks with Schmeltzer about her career and how she navigates the ever-changing and complex world of the Federal Communications Commission. (133 views)
Advice to Attorneys by Thomas A. Mesereau. Jr. Since the Michael Jackson trial ended in June, Thomas Mesereau's phone has been ringing off the hook. His successful defense of Jackson made Mesereau one of the most famous attorneys in the world. LawCrossing speaks to Mesereau about his practice and his commitment to fighting injustices-for both celebrity clients and impoverished men on death row. (812 views)
The Life and Caareer of Gregory Jordan, Managing Partner, Reed Smith Gregory Jordan, 46, is one of the youngest managing partners at a top-25 law firm. LawCrossing speaks with Jordan about his career with Reed Smith and his thoughts on the hot mergers and acquisitions climate among big law firms. (319 views)
The Art of Drafting a Proper Legal Memo There was a time when the law firm memo was the bedrock of the American legal system. In those days, a private lawyer was contacted and asked to opine on the legal ramifications of a personal or business issue. The lawyer withdrew to a library alcove or office, where almost all of the legal research he/she performed was done in books. At the end of that process, the lawyer... (16412 views)
The Life and Career of Donald B. Verrilli, Partner, Jenner & Block, Washington, DC Donald B. Verrilli is a seasoned Supreme Court specialist, trial attorney, expert on Constitutional law, and pro bono champion of death row inmates. LawCrossing speaks with Mr. Verrilli about his role in some of the leading cases of our time. (107 views)
The Life and Career of Cesar Perales Founder of Puerto Rican Legal Defense and Education Fund When Cesar Perales took over as executive director of the Puerto Rican Legal Defense and Education Fund two years ago, it was a triumphant homecoming. LawCrossing speaks to Mr. Perales about how the PLDEF has expanded its mandate to fight for justice for all Latinos. (508 views)