The Rise of Smart Contracts: Revolutionizing Legal Transactions with Blockchain In recent years, the emergence of blockchain technology has revolutionized various industries, including finance, supply chain, and healthcare. At the heart of this technological innovation lies the concept of smart contracts. A smart contract is a self-executing digital contract that operates on blockchain platforms. It is designed to automatically facilitate, verify, and... (31 views)
Data Privacy in the Digital Age: Key Legal Considerations for Tech Companies In the digital age, data privacy has become a crucial and pressing issue. With the widespread collection, storage, and analysis of personal data, individuals are increasingly concerned about the protection of their privacy. Data privacy refers to the rights and control individuals have over their personal information and how it is collected, used, and shared by... (31 views)
The Life and Career of Dennis Kennedy: Author,DennisKennedy.blog In a legal field bursting with blogs, Dennis Kennedy is probably most well known for his annual Blawggie Awards. A true technology buff, Kennedy is excited to find out what the future of blogging holds. (30 views)
Finding Law Firm Employment It is extremely valuable to find a part-time or summer job in a law firm or in some business or profession closely related to law. At one time, such jobs were rare and they were usually obtained through an old-boy network. Favored students would find employment in law firms run by their parents, relatives, or family friends. The old-boy network is still there and it... (30 views)
Legal Job and Legal Advice Here are some suggestions for how you can continue the process of finding a satisfying career in the law or elsewhere: (30 views)
How Nicole Paquette worked hard with animal advocay group and furthered her career to become General Counsel ... (30 views)
Employment Options for New Law Grads For new law graduates, employment by someone else is certainly more secure and requires less capital investment than trying to go it alone. It also has the advantage of providing a post-graduate education in some of the practicalities and specialties of the practice of law. (30 views)
How Not to Get a Job This week's article is dedicated to a special friend of mine—well, not really. I'm being sarcastic. Let's call this ''friend'' Gordon. Gordon went on a job interview very recently and managed to commit a variety of job interview crimes that I would not wish on anyone. Save yourself the time, energy, and humiliation by reading on to learn why Gordon will not be getting... (30 views)
Taking the Risk Out of Networking While the legal profession is going through changes, the business of building a successful law practice remains unchanged: good client service, responsiveness, and cost-effective representation. These basics get you in the game. It is the networking, or the relationship building, that takes the practice to the next level. It is your professional relationships that will... (30 views)
Law Firm Job Cuts: Is My Job in Danger? If you work in law, there is a good chance that you pride yourself on your ability to read between the lines when it comes to social situations and the clients that you deal with. But how good are you when it comes to turning that perception on yourself and your surroundings? Many good lawyers find themselves caught flat-footed when the firms that they work for start... (30 views)
Lawyers Give Meaning to Life This article talks about the ''good'' side of the lawyer's life. There is so much pressure in this profession and in the end lawyers often receive the judgment to let them know whether they win or lose. No half way mark. Many of the cases handled by lawyers are by nature not always pointing to the positive side of life. Where's the meaning to life to be found? (30 views)
How can Pediatric Attorneys Help? The following article aims to inform its readers that in case their child has sustained irreparable injuries, or wrongful death, due to medical negligence, the family members can take help from pediatric attorneys, who will assist the family members in dealing with court proceedings and ask for compensations. (30 views)
Firm culture matters most We believe that an attorney's happiness and success in the practice of law have more to do with a particular law firm culture (which is sometimes also referred to as the personality of a firm) than with any other factor. This article discusses (a) the importance of firm culture, (b) why some attorneys do not give strong consideration to firm culture when joining a firm... (30 views)
The Importance of Fitting In One of the most persistent mistakes legal professionals make is to not understand the importance of ''fitting in'' in their work environment. Indeed, fitting in is something that both enables you to get and keep a job. In terms of what it takes to succeed in the practice of law over the long term, ''fitting in'' may actually be more important than your skill level. (30 views)
When Are Flat Fees Better, and How to Initiate Flat Fee Arrangements A flat-fee structure can increase efficiency and savings where it can be implemented. (30 views)
As a fourth-year attorney looking for a new job, should I put together a business plan or is it too premature? As a fourth-year attorney looking for a new job, should I put together a business plan or is it too premature? (30 views)
Work Goes on: What If a Coworker Quits Your Law Firm? Career experts have it right: Office friendships—both the real kind and the virtual kind—are tricky. Today I’m thinking of another kind of office relationship, maybe the trickiest of all: Someone you couldn’t do your job without. Think of someone who, if they left, you’d just have to follow them out the door. (30 views)
Partners Shouldn’t Tell Associates Not To Bill Their Time It is often said that law partners are only looking out for themselves. Indeed, this can be at the cost of their associates, who are the ones performing for them every day. (30 views)
Secrets To Writing a Winning Legal Resume: Tips for Making an Impression with Employers A strong legal resume is essential for anyone entering or already in the field of law. Ultimately, creating the perfect document to showcase your qualifications, experience, and skills can help you grab the attention of potential employers and lead you toward an impressive career path. Writing a legal resume can be complicated as various elements, including formatting and... (30 views)
Mentorship Matters: How Senior Attorneys Can Shape the Next Generation in Law Firms In the dynamic world of the legal profession, mentorship plays a pivotal role in the development and success of future lawyers. It serves as the bedrock upon which the legal community is built, with experienced attorneys guiding and nurturing the growth of the next generation. The legal field is not merely a collection of rules and precedents; it is a complex web of... (30 views)
The Top 7 Skills for Lawyers Although law school equips you with the necessary legal knowledge to practice law, it may not always address the essential "soft skills" crucial for lawyers. Cultivating the right set of soft skills, alongside a solid understanding of the law, is imperative for establishing a successful legal career. This is equally vital if you opt to run a successful practice. Key soft... (30 views)
Find Success as a Lawyer in Atlanta: Tips and Advice on Practicing Law in the City Living well in the capital of the New South. (29 views)
Checklist for Handling Job References - A Comprehensive Guide for Job Seekers Reputable law firms WILL want to hear from your past employers. Our recruiters discuss how to avoid getting burned in what is often the last step of the hiring process. (29 views)
Getting Into a Good Law Firm Any clown can get a job as a lawyer. The goal is to get a good job. It's a complicated process, and it starts early. A summer job provides two things: (1) the name of a real, live law firm on your resume and (2) with any luck at all, an offer of permanent employment from that firm, to commence after taking the bar exam. Even if you didn't take that offer, having it would... (29 views)
How to Find Legal Employment Legal employment is not always easy to find, as it is an extremely competitive career to get involved with. Many law jobs require years of education and the majority of these firms are looking for people who already have some sort of experience in the field. With that being said, you might be able to find some entry-level legal jobs in your area, depending on the type of... (29 views)
Finding Securities Attorney Jobs Securities attorney jobs are among the most difficult attorney jobs to end up with, since you will be in charge of dealing with many financial aspects of a company. For example, if mergers or transfers of stock occur between two companies, you must be able to ensure that everything is being done legally and that the company that you are working for does not get ripped off.... (29 views)
Former United States Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens Retirement, for many, means more free time to do all those things we've put off over the years as we raised our families and built our careers . If you're Justice John Paul Stevens and have recently retired, it simply means you've redirected your legal energy to those causes you're passionate about. This is what Stevens is doing in his retirement, even admitting his... (29 views)
Corporate Counsel Bracing for Higher Costs Corporate counsel are looking ahead to the election and perhaps liking what they see: prospects for full employment. That's because most counsel expect a dramatically more expensive corporate environment, with plenty of legal challenges that will only become bigger. And bigger challenges lead to more work. The rest of the given counsel's company may suffer, however. (29 views)
Conflict of Duties: Mediation Confidentiality v. Fellow Attorney Misconduct While alternative dispute resolution processes have seen tremendous growth and support in the recent years, the lack of clear definitions on many fronts continue to plague attorneys engaged in such processes. One of the regions where this conflict is most painful is the conflict faced by attorneys serving as mediators in their balancing between mediation confidentiality... (29 views)
Law Firms – Marketing Plan Must Be Unique The objective of marketing is to bring desired clients to the firm, and to keep them there. Marketing is both the initial part of the sales job, and the continuing effort required to hold clients. A good marketing program will (1) get the firm known among targeted groups, (2) create the desired image of the firm, and (3) cause consideration of the firm when legal services... (29 views)