Work-life balance & a BigLaw job Question: I have worked very hard the last four years to get top grades at a top tier school, work on Law Review, and get an offer from my favorite, prestigious, top-ranked firm. I have worked here ten months, love the firm, love the practice group I am in, and I'm getting good reviews. My fiance feels that this is the time for me to move to his city so we can get... (56 views)
Defending the Mob: Chicago Criminal Defense Attorney Rick Halprin Chicago criminal defense attorney Rick Halprin has been at the center of legal world action and drama for decades now. Halprin has defended a slew of accused criminals in a series of high-profile federal cases throughout his years in law, but he is most widely known for his representation of the notorious Joseph ''Joey the Clown'' Lombardo in a series of American mob... (2272 views)
Interviewing the Employer can help a candidate to understand the company better. Of course job candidates are supposed to let employers take the lead during job interviews, but it's also very important to have some questions of your own prepared when the employer utters the fateful line 'Do you have any questions?' (39 views)
Federal Evidentiary Rule Change Creates Records-Management Challenge for Corporate Attorneys Abstract When it comes to records management in the face of new federal evidentiary rules governing discovery, the time-honored approach used by attorneys-mandating corporate compliance with the expectations of the court-is not conducive to helping their clients win when it comes to records management. Following this top-down approach, an attorney may come up with a... (73 views)
Getting Published: The Foundation for Business Development Business development in the legal community is a science, but it requires the creativity of an artist. That artistry can be demonstrated most powerfully through the written word, a tool of great lawyers for centuries. Encapsulating an interesting case or complex transaction into 500 or 1,000 words for the benefit of colleagues and the business community at large is the... (34 views)
How to give notice once you get another job offer? Question:I am a 4th year associate who has been confidentially conducting a job search for the last two months. I recently received a fantastic offer from another firm and I can't wait to give notice to my current employer. I wanted to get your advice on when is the best time to give notice in this type of situation. — M.Z. (223 views)
First-Week Words of Advice Finally the day has come. You rocked your resume and cover letter. You aced the interview. Now you're hired, and it's your first week on the job. The hard part is over, right? Not so fast; don't get too cozy. Your first few weeks at a new job can be exciting, but you also need to learn the flow of the workplace and make some lasting impressions. Here are a few things to... (4 views)
The transition from the world of fashion to legal career by Rory Brewton Have shows like Project Runway and America's Next Top Model got you itching to jump up off your thrift store couch and strut your stuff? Do you often feel like your own little version of Stacy London and Clinton Kelly walking around telling everyone what not to wear? Why not take a hint from Baylor Law School's Rory Brewton and stage your very own law school fashion show? (110 views)
Pursuing a parallel career to beat the stress of legal job- Part 2 The referee blows the whistle. Tequila Mockingbird #44, blocker/pivot for roller derby team The Fury, is on the prowl, and she is out to win. Hugging the curve of the rink as she darts and dodges through the formation's thick crowd of players, she manages to successfully block Ana Mission from God, the Windy City Roller League's best jammer to date—but that's all changed... (1177 views)
Pursuing a parallel career to beat the stress of legal job- Part 1 The referee blows the whistle. Tequila Mockingbird #44, jammer for roller derby team The Fury, is on the prowl, and she is out to win. Hugging the curve of the rink as she darts and dodges through the formation's thick crowd of players, she manages to consistently block Ana Mission from God, the Windy City Roller League's best jammer to date—but that's all changed now.... (160 views)
Spring 2007 State of the Market Report Spring 2007: State of the Market Reports for U.S. and International Regions. (2 views)
Respect for the time given by a prospective employer It never ceases to amaze me how clueless some people are when it comes to leaving impressions on employers before they meet them. Any interaction with an employer before the interview is part of the interview. By this I mean you are being judged by every single thing you do and/or say. Duh, right? Well, this topic was inspired by an obviously out-of-touch job seeker who... (12 views)
Pursuing a Parallel Career to Beat the Stress of a Legal job The referee blows the whistle. Tequila Mockingbird #44, blocker/pivot for roller derby team The Fury, is on the prowl, and she is out to win. Hugging the curve of the rink as she darts and dodges through the formation's thick crowd of players, she manages to successfully block Ana Mission from God, the Windy City Roller League's best jammer to date—but that's all... (904 views)
Summer 2007: Current Visa and Other Considerations Affecting Foreign Lateral Candidates Wishing to Join U.S. Practice The hot summer months of July and the much-anticipated ''holiday'' downtime of August prompt many foreign associates and partners to review their careers more closely. Very often, such close examination leads to thoughts of a lateral move to U.S. practice, which promises cutting-edge work and high-market-value deals. This summer, however, making a lateral move to U.S.... (27 views)
Starting a Law Firm as a Solo Practitioner Law school prepares you to think like an attorney, but it does not teach you how to run a successful law firm. law firm is first and foremost a business—a business that provides expert legal services. If you are a recent law school graduate, consider working with an experienced attorney for several years to gain practical experience and confidence before venturing... (1599 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)
Become an Expert and Double Your Worth Asking for a promotion (and the big raise that goes with it) ranks right up there with an appearance on Fear Factor - a frightening scenario with no guarantee of success. (145 views)
Keepin' It Real: Reality TV Star Lawyers (Part Two) Ever since the launch of MTV's landmark reality TV series The Real World in 1992, reality TV shows have gradually come to dominate the television airwaves with a variety of programs based on just about any topic you can dream up. Designing scenarios ranging from surviving on a deserted island to racing across the world to completing tasks such as singing, dancing, or... (506 views)
How to overcome the ever growing problem of storage of case files. Death and taxes used to be the things you could count on. Now there are more. If you're a company doing any sort of significant business, then you can count on getting sued. No matter how you run your shop, odds are good that a collections matter, an employee suit, intellectual property-use litigation, or any one of dozens of things will convince some other party that it... (6 views)
Check-list before embarking on a Career path. We've all been there. You land the perfect job. It's exactly what you've been waiting for. But...there are a few drawbacks. The commute is horrible. The pay isn't that great. And your coworkers are rather cold. Many times, when job seekers have their hearts set on certain dream jobs, they forget to acknowledge a few "minor" inescapable details that could be detrimental to... (25 views)
Keepin' It Real: Reality TV Star Lawyers (Part One) Ever since the launch of MTV's landmark reality TV series The Real World in 1992, reality TV shows have gradually come to dominate the television airwaves with a variety of programs based on just about any topic you can dream up. Designing scenarios ranging from surviving on a deserted island to racing across the world to completing tasks such as singing, dancing, or... (2797 views)
The Night Before It's 10:00 p.m. on a Sunday night. You're just sitting down to watch TV with your significant other when it hits you. Dang it! You forgot that you have a job interview tomorrow morning at 9:00 a.m. What a way to kill the night. (12 views)
The Life and a diverse Career of Ben Stein Lawyer from Yale Law School When you hear the name ''Ben Stein,'' what is the first thing that pops into your mind? ''Anyone? Anyone?'' Perhaps it is his historic movie-magic moment in Ferris Bueller's Day Off or his six-time Daytime Emmy Award-winning game show Win Ben Stein's Money. However, ladies and gentlemen, Ben Stein is much, much more than just ''the Clear Eyes guy.'' In fact, acting is only... (2353 views)
O'Melveny & Myers, LLP Existing as the 29th largest law firm in the world, O'Melveny & Myers LLP is an international law firm founded in Los Angeles, California. It has been praised by Vault as among the 25 most prestigious law firms in the United States. (100 views)
Self-Defense for Bullied Employees Almost half of all employees have been targeted by a workplace bully. According to a March 2007 study by the Employment Law Alliance, 44% of us have been bullied by an abusive manager or supervisor. (3255 views)
Conflict in the Workplace: A Closer Look Consider this: After a slew of interviews, a well-known corporation offers a mid-level managerial post to a committed, enthusiastic young man in his early 30s. Apart from allowing him to do what he has always wanted to, the job comes with attractive perks and a good salary. But a few months into the job, he is already considering quitting. Never mind the fact that the job... (43 views)
The Life and Career of Nader Anise, The Marketing Lawyer In today's legal industry, many professionals are getting bored with the cookie-cutter outline of a career as a lawyer. As a result, many smart and driven professionals are accelerating their law careers by using their degrees in different capacities. Nader Anise, a lawyer marketing expert who claims he's ''not that great of a lawyer,'' has taken his interest in and... (783 views)
Mind Your Manners! An interview is the final destination in any job pursuit; we all know that. So when you walk in the door, there are several things that must be aligned, so to speak. Not to sound like your mother, but minding your manners is one of them. ''Well, duh,'' you're probably thinking. But you'd be surprised at some of the mindless blunders people make in these first-impression... (5 views)
The 10-Step, ''No-Fail'' Guide to Distinguishing Yourself as a First-Year Associate Be a Prince (or Princess) Amongst Paupers.Remember Prince...the Artist Formerly Known as Prince...who is now, apparently, Prince once again? I saw him today. I was finishing up minute 46 on a treadmill at the New York Sports Club on the Upper West Side of Manhattan when, lo and behold, he appeared before me clad in purple, heels, and big hair. (14956 views)
This is Not Your Father's (or Mother's) Law Practice: Expert Reveals How and Why Virtual Attorneys Practice ''Their Way'' How do you picture a lawyer in your mind's eye?For most people, the quintessential stereotype is a serious, uptight, pinstriped professional who conducts business in an imposing office—impressive to passersby and prospective clients alike. (841 views)