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)
Learn About Christine Lagarde: The First Woman to Lead the International Monetary Fund As head of one of the world's biggest law firms, Christine Lagarde has certainly earned her Law Star. Join the global chairman of Baker & McKenzie. as she chats with LawCrossing about her adventures in world domination. (475 views)
Justice William Bedsworth: Strategies for Lawyers to Maximize Their Chance of Success in Court The California Court of Appeals Justice, writer, humorist, sports lover and NHL goal judge, who may just be the funniest jurist in the land, stops by LawCrossing this week to collect his Law Star. (1032 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)
Become a Lawyer with Robert Corn-Revere's Top Tips for Lawyers-in-Training This week's Star of the Week, noted First Amendment advocate Robert Corn-Revere, recently made headlines as he played an instrumental part in the decision by New York Governor Pataki to overturn Lenny Bruce's 40-year-old conviction on obscenity charges. (204 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. (691 views)
Discover the Career Success of Law Professor Eugene Volokh - LawCrossing A native Russian, Eugene Volokh left his country for the United States at the age of seven and used his superior intellect and passion for the law to become one of the nation's leading authorities on the first amendment. (84 views)
Phil Corboy: The Man Behind Successful Personal Injury Cases in Chicago This week, we profile a legendary Chicago personal injury attorney who rose to prominence over the last few decades through his sheer focus and his willingness to embrace who he was. (1248 views)
What Bill Clinton's Legal Career Can Teach Young Attorneys In this week's attorney profile, we take a look at the career path of Bill Clinton who spent time as a University of Arkansas law professor, as well as the attorney general and governor of Arkansas, before being elected to the highest office in the land. A graduate of Yale Law School, Clinton is proof positive that a career in law doesn't necessarily have to start as an... (784 views)
Gain Hands-on Experience as an Associate at Munger, Tolles & Olson Munger, Tolles & Olson is a relatively small California-based firm with only two offices-one in Los Angeles and one in San Francisco. As such, it employs roughly 160 attorneys. However, it is a powerhouse in terms of prestige, as Vault has deemed it 48th nationally (and 5th in California) in terms of prestige in 2003. (306 views)
How To Successfully Relocate Your Career To A New City There is nothing more exciting than leaving one area of the country and going to a new area to start a new career and life. One of the advantages of having chosen a career in the fluid legal industry is that you do have the option of living in other parts of the United States or even the world. (136 views)
Achieving a Work-Life Balance in the Legal Profession: Tips to Avoid Burnout Yes, indeed. The eternal question. The oft-asked inquiry of young and old attorneys alike: How do I find a work/life balance? Whether you are a first-year associate or a ninth-year, it is likely that you have posed this question to yourself, your mentor, your law school career center, your recruiter, and your cat. (111 views)
Law Firm Marketing Director: How to Break New Ground in Your Industry Two-and-a-half years ago the Legal Marketing Association had fewer than 1,000 members. Today, it has more than 2,400. Founded in 1985, the organization has experienced growth that has mirrored the growth of the acceptance of marketing by America's law firms. (2770 views)
Understand Your Skills and Interests Before Joining a Study Group, Looking for a Job, or Changing Careers What possible relevance could a Delphic Oracle have to the current practice of law? Plenty. ''Know thyself'' was an inscription carved on the Oracle of Apollo at Delphi in the 6th Century B.C. But judging from some of today's practical law school curricula, two millennia have done little to tarnish the timeless truth. (234 views)
Make a Solid Start to Your Legal Career: A Guide for Small Business Lawyers At the outset, it is important to realize that much of what I am saying goes against the ''traditional'' view of the law as a profession. Obviously, the law is a profession. Notwithstanding the use of the word ''profession,'' though, you can still get fired, not advance, or find yourself in a dead end job. Your skills or specialty can quickly become irrelevant in the... (29 views)
Boost Your Job Search: Harness Self-Awareness and Positive Thinking Do you think you're not worthy of that job you're after? That attitude will often prove you right. Think positively, say the legal experts, and anything can happen. (165 views)
The Hidden Risks of Hiring and Working With Friends and Family: What You Need to Know The common thinking among many job-seekers is that the best way to get a job is through someone close to them. This week, a recruiter points out the potential problems inherent in this job search strategy and its potential results. (109 views)
Combat the Insecurity of Others: Tips to Avoid Becoming a Victim Your instincts might tell you to always show how you are the best at whatever you are doing. This might not be a good idea, says one of our recruiters, because of the insecurities that partners tend to develop. (306 views)
Should I Take a Temp Job? The Benefits and Potential Downsides Explored This week, one of our legal recruiters discusses the pros and cons of attorneys taking on temporary positions, both from the perspective of the firm, whose work often requires it, and the attorney, whose finances sometimes demand it. (73 views)
5 Ways The Industrialization Of American Law Firms Can Help You Succeed In Your Legal Career A lot has changed for attorneys in law firms over the last fifty years. Our recruiters say these changes, which mirror those of 19th century England's Industrial Revolution in some ways, are going to continue. (225 views)
Narcissistic Entitlement Syndrome: A Detailed Guide for Legal Professionals Narcissistic attorneys are likely a part of every legal organization - but can an infatuation with your own abilities ruin your career? Hear what our recruiters have to say. (568 views)
Avoid Common Job Search Mistakes: Here Are the Biggest Ones to Watch Out For This week, an attorney employment advocate from Legal Authority breaks down the most common errors that attorneys make in their job searches and explains how to steer clear of them. (45 views)
The Pros & Cons of Using Thank You Letters After an Interview: What You Should Know This week, our recruiters weigh in on the potential benefits and risks of sending thank you cards to firms after interviews and come out decidedly against it. Find out why. (1956 views)
5 Reasons Why Working Weekends and Holidays is Essential for Lawyers While it may not seem fair, attorneys in law firms looking to get ahead MUST work as many hours as possible — even if it means sacrificing your leisure time, according to our recruiters. (492 views)
How to Smoothly Transition to a New Law Firm - Identifying and Resolving Common Issues for Partners With many large law firms in growth mode, we take a look at some of the reasons that many partners choose to leave their firms — and how the right move can benefit your career. (1926 views)
Strategies for Managing Your Rising Billing Rates as a Lawyer If you are gradually seeing that you are getting less work as your career advances and your billing rate increases, our recruiters say it may be a sign that you have to start changing your role in the firm if you hope to stay there. (523 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)
Adjusting to a New Job or Change of Employment Status: Tips for Dealing with the Transition Losing your job is never easy, but it does not have to mean the end of your career. Our recruiters offer some tips to make the transition from one job to the next as easy as possible. (73 views)
Time Management Tips for Lawyers: Strategies to Maximize Your Productivity Firms often put themselves out there as ''lifestyle'' firms, but when you take them up on their offers to reduce work hours, are you taking chances with your future prospects? (212 views)