Choosing Your Time of the Day is Important for Success as an Attorney It goes without saying that the timing of important happenings and events in your work-life would mostly be beyond your control or influence. However, it is important to recognize your own preferences for timing and then try to manage things to suit those preferences. Consistent efforts to manage events to suit your own preferences for timing increase your chances of... (3 views)
What is Labor Law? Labor law developed as a vital area of legal specialization through ef¬forts to clarify the rights, duties, and obligations of employers and em¬ployees. Labor attorneys have attempted to establish and maintain an equitable balance of power between these two factions from the earliest interactions of labor and management. These efforts have been guided by (1) the... (3 views)
The Impact of Summer Abroad Programs on a Legal Career Dear Lawcrossing, I'm a 1L. There are tons of posters up at school advertising summer abroad programs. They all tend to imply that this is a smart career move. But because I am in law school I am learning to be a skeptic, so I'm curious. Is a summer abroad something that law firms really like to see on a resume? (3 views)
Ian Thompson Enjoys Helping to Plan and Execute Strategy as General Counsel for SeaMobile, Inc. When Ian Thompson joined SeaMobile as general counsel last year, he had an extensive and variegated work history. In addition to practicing law at several different firms, he had also worked as a paralegal/legislative analyst and as a sales representative and assistant winemaker for a winery. (3 views)
How to Manage Your Image as an Attorney Professionally The sum of all client perceptions constitutes an attorney's image. The image, whether accurate or not, affects virtually every activity in which the attorney and the firm engages. Successful marketing results when attorneys understand what factors affect image and respond accordingly- correcting the bad ones and improving the good ones. (3 views)
Achieving Attorney Success: Making a Coordinated Effort Attorneys in larger firms frequently say "Well, I know what I’m doing, but I have no idea what the folks down the hall do." It's said in jest, but the statement rings true all too often. (3 views)
Addressing in the Language of Your Audience Attorneys write for a living, but they must shift gears when writing for business-development purposes. Promotional materials must be written from the reader's viewpoint, emphasizing significance of the facts and benefits to the audience. (3 views)
Take the Elevator to Success Ed Bobrow's company specializes in marketing and marketing management to such clients as Honeywell, Dow Corning, Gillette and Norelco. (3 views)
The Elevator to Success Ed Bobrow's company specializes in marketing and marketing management to such clients as Honeywell, Dow Corning, Gillette and Norelco. Additionally, Ed is an Adjunct Assistant Professor at New York University. He lectures extensively to businesses, trade associations and universities. He has written 5 books and over 100 articles on sales and marketing. (3 views)
A Twin Career Synergy can be defined as two actions working together to produce a result more powerful than the sum of its parts. In the case of Kathleen Flynn Peterson, the combination of her two professional backgrounds has produced a new professional posture with greater potential than either of her individual careers. (3 views)
Understanding Networking And Tapping Its Immense Potential It is happening millions of times each day. In the work place, at home, at the club, in restaurants, supermarkets, churches, on planes, trains and boats; on the golf course, on street corners and even at the beach. (3 views)
The Big Firm Scenario In the old days, most lawyers worked by themselves or in small firms. Now, however, some law firms have more than 1,000 lawyers. Imagine a business organization composed of 1,000 lawyers. Now think of something more pleasant--like an attack of body lice. (3 views)
Practice in the European Community The European Commission in late eighties suggested a major new approach to tackle restrictions imposed on the harmonization of the legal and other professions which in effect allows those concerned to practice their profession freely within the community. It put forward a draft directive on higher education diplomas, under which the qualifications necessary to pursue a... (3 views)
A Career as a Barrister Although changes are now taking place within the legal profession, barristers have traditionally been regarded as 'specialists' who work through solicitors in the same way that medical consultants work through general practitioners. In this way the solicitor consults barristers on aspects of the law in the case of complex legal issues and the latter will appear in court on... (3 views)
Jobs in the Magistrates' Courts Initial enquiries about careers in magistrates' courts should be referred to the Magistrates' Courts Division of the Lord Chancellor's Department. Clerical and administrative work is undertaken in magistrates' courts by justices' clerks' assistants. They are not civil servants, but none the less enjoy a secure living and pension rights similar to their colleagues in other... (3 views)
Traineeships in England and Wales The profession in England and Wales is proportionately much larger than that of Scotland and this may explain the more comprehensive range of literature available to students seeking a traineeship there. While gaining work experience or a vacation placement is desirable for the student seeking a traineeship in Scotland, it is virtually mandatory for the student in England... (3 views)
James Ford Sr., Solo Practitioner (Attorney) Working as a solo practitioner has both pros and cons, just like any other attorney. Some of the pros include complete freedom over what cases they work on and making their own destiny. Some of the cons include a lower average salary compared to private practice attorneys and less support staff to help you in than you would have in private practice. (3 views)
Joshua S. Guillory, Solo Practitioner (Attorney) Working as a solo practitioner has both pros and cons, just like any other attorney. Some of the pros include complete freedom over what cases they work on and making their own destiny. Some of the cons include a lower average salary compared to private practice attorneys and less support staff to help you in than you would have in private practice. (3 views)
How To Get The Best Recruitment Lawyer Jobs A recruitment lawyer or a job lawyer is an attorney who has specialized in dealing with matters that relate to employment. They represent employers and employees in disputes pertaining to the employment contract. A number of employers opt for an in-house lawyer to handle any legal issues that may arise around recruitment and employment including representing the employer... (3 views)
Former GC is Delta Air Lines' New CEO September 1 marked the beginning of a new era for Richard H. Anderson and Delta Air Lines, Inc. Succeeding retiring CEO Gerald Grinstein, Anderson took the reins as chief executive officer of the company. (3 views)
Supported in the Legal Industry This article might differ from those regularly found on our website; however, I consider this an essential topic that attorneys often overlook. As people, we all have the need inside of us to feel important, supported, and loved. And just as you probably do not feel good when someone makes you feel unimportant, whether in your personal or professional life, most people... (3 views)
What Law School is "Really" Like? This article is discussing the important things that one should consider before deciding to go to law school. It mentions that law school is a lot of work but also very rewarding. The article also states that in law school you will learn a lot of new information and develop essential skills such as legal research and writing. It also talks about the various types of... (3 views)
Lawyer Mental Health and Wellness: Changing the Conversation For many in the legal profession, the term “lawyer mental health” may seem contradictory. The demanding hours and stressful work environments at many law firms often have detrimental effects on legal professionals, who struggle to balance severe stress and self-care. Mental health issues among lawyers are notoriously prevalent, as are substance abuse and addiction. (3 views)
From Richard Heene to Dick Cheney David Lane is drawn to those difficult and sometimes very public legal quagmires. First, he agreed to represent Richard Heene, the father whose son was believed to have gone up in a weather balloon, only to be discovered napping in his home. Even as some encouraged him not to, Lane pressed on. Eventually, Heene and his wife were convicted and while his wife served no jail... (2 views)
The Benefits to Attorneys of Voluntering with Emerging Businesses A creative approach to pro bono work that can reap a multitude of benefits for an attorney or firm is participation in "an emerging business" program, cosponsored by others interested in economic development, such as a bank, utility, or government agency. (2 views)
How Attorneys Handle Winning of Good Over the Bad Ones Not everyone has problems with this, of course, or we wouldn't have many lawyers. The fact is attorneys have a couple of ways of learning to put up with legal ethics. (2 views)
Drug Companies and ''Off-Label'' Marketing Recently, pharmaceutical companies have come under fire for allegedly employing a practice known as ''off-labeling,'' whereby they persuade physicians to prescribe drugs for reasons other than the drugs' developed purposes. As a result, Congress has launched an investigation into the practice, class-action suits have been filed, and large settlements have been reached. (2 views)
''Just Browsing'': Looking for Positions While Employed It's Saturday afternoon, and on your way home from the dry cleaners, you spot an amazing three-tiered red velvet cake with buttercream frosting in the window of a bakery. Perhaps you even dare to step inside for a few minutes and look around. The moment someone says, ''Can I help you,'' however, your response is the same as always: ''No, I'm just browsing.'' (2 views)
Associate with experience in different areas wonders how to market himself Associate with experience in different areas wonders how to market himself (2 views)
How to Maximize Your Publishing Opportunities: Tips for Telling - and Selling - Your Story Getting published is one of the best business development tactics for lawyers. It offers direct and indirect benefits ranging from expanding your network to building name recognition. More important, however, is the impact that writing for publication has on enhancing your reputation, establishing your expertise, and spotlighting key issues that affect your target... (2 views)