Quizzing your Attorney For the lawyers who think they know it all — or for those of you who worry that your legal counsel can't tell a tort from a tart — Stump Your Lawyer! is a hilarious tour of the quirks and curiosities of our legal system. This tongue-in-cheek volume offers witty, practical, and thought-provoking challenges for the legally minded. Short case histories, definitions,... (9 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)
Law Firm PR and Speaking Engagements: How to Get Them Like it or not, speaking engagements are a very important component of the public relations plan of any law firm intent on growth. Whether you fear public speaking or your workload leaves little free time, it is important to find a way to make room for speaking. (158 views)
Coworker Cooperation At one point or another, we all have to go through it: interacting with that one dreaded coworker. Our aversion doesn't make us bad people or troublemakers, but we may feel guilty for disliking that one miserable or annoying human being who haunts the office and worry that we won't be able to collaborate productively with him or her. (148 views)
Build Your Brand What drove you to buy that yummy Starbucks Iced Caramel Macchiato you're drinking right now? I mean, it's only coffee and milk with some caramel. And yet every oh-so-rough Monday morning, you faithfully return to your barista to spend the $3.70 plus a tip to savor it. (7 views)
Are law school transcripts necessary when applying for jobs? Question: I was working with a recruiter who sent my law school transcripts to potential firms along with my resume. I believe that this hurt my chances with these firms as my law school grades are not what I want to emphasize. Can I send only my resume in the future? I don't imagine that my transcript is terribly relevant now that I've had practical law firm... (2823 views)
How "emotion's play a decisive role in the court rooms At least once in everyone's life there comes a time when a decision is made purely on emotion. Whether it involves agreeing to see the ex-boyfriend or ex-girlfriend even though you know you really shouldn't, buying those expensive but fabulous stiletto heels, or eating that dessert after already indulging in a four- or five-course meal, sometimes you just let your brain... (5 views)
Trouble in Vegas? Meet Criminal Defense Attorney Gabriel ''Gabe'' Grasso At the center of the most recent O.J. Simpson hoopla, an alleged robbery of sports memorabilia dealers at Las Vegas's Palace Station Hotel last September, criminal defense attorney Gabriel ''Gabe'' Grasso prepares to tough it out against several plea-bargaining co-defendants and the state to save the notorious NFL star from the big house. (1253 views)
Fall 2007 State of the Market Report State of the Market Reports for U.S. and International Regions01. Southern California02. Northern California 03. The Northwest 04. The Northeast 05. The Mid-Atlantic Region 06. The Southeast Region 07. The Southwest Region 08. The Midwest Region 09. International: Europe 10. International: Asia (31 views)
Teaching the Courtroom a Thing or Two: Educator Turned Prosecutor Eleanor Dixon She's a hard-nosed attorney from the South with a touch of sugar. With a strong desire to reach out to others in her career, prosecutor Eleanor Dixon began her career working with high school students as a teacher. After spending almost eight years building a solid legal career for herself, she's returned to helping children as the head of the crimes against women and... (1238 views)
Dear Petunia Partner: Practical Advice for the Everyday Lawyer - Part II I am pleased to introduce you to Petunia Partner, a lovely figment of my imagination and my homage to all of the wonderful advice columnists of the world. In this second installment, Petunia continues to offer up her very special brand of practical advice for the everyday lawyer. I hope Ms. Partner's lighthearted column will help you to avoid some of the common pitfalls... (11 views)
To Stay or Not to Stay, That is the Question: How to Handle a New Career Opportunity Shakespeare did not have to deal with this, and my father's generation rarely did either. During my father's working days, employees basically had one option: stay. Much like Major League Baseball players used to be, employees in the 50s, 60, 70s, and 80s rarely left one organization to go to another. Today that concept seems antiquated. (6 views)
Down-Home Deputy District Attorney Alan Jackson: Prosecutor for the Phil Spector Trial Since last April, America has become fixated on the most compelling Hollywood murder case since O.J. Simpson's: the Phil Spector murder trial. As soon as the case unfolded on the television screens of millions, Deputy District Attorney Alan Jackson became a star on court TV shows and in the legal world. His precise and powerful presentation for the prosecution drew... (3405 views)
The Life and Career of Multi-faceted Career of Casey Jordan Though she's only had her law degree for three years, this late-blooming attorney is by no means behind in the game. Criminologist/college professor/antique dealer/legal commentator and expert Casey Jordan is a busy woman, and she has been for quite some time. Her ambitious personality and love for learning have taken her back to school many times, leading her to earn a... (5164 views)
Management Networking Misconceptions: Business-Related Networks Provide an Array of Benefits For many attorneys, the word ''networking'' conjures up trepidation and concern regarding their own inadequacies about not being able to ''schmooze,'' coupled with misconceptions ranging from not having enough time and not having ''star'' power to networking being a waste of time that robs them of valuable billable hours. So it's no surprise that networking often ranks on... (44 views)
Job-Interview Warning Signs: Is This Job a Bust? Getting an interview for a seemingly excellent job is a big step in anyone's job search. No matter how good or bad the job may actually be, job seekers sometimes fail to notice obviously suspicious interview signs that can be bad news when it comes to a potential job. (506 views)
Is taking six months off a good idea before resuming a job search? Question: I am now in Manhattan but have always known I would ultimately relocate to the South. Now that the temperatures have dropped and the end of the year is approaching, I am ready to get out—now! As a fifth-year corporate attorney with a top firm, I know I will be in high demand, so I thought I would just take six months off, take a break, and perhaps do... (63 views)
Why Attorneys Should Be Working with the Press Instead of Against Them You know that public relations is an important aspect of your business development strategy. But do you know the appropriate plan of action to take in order to achieve optimal success? (21 views)
What Did You Say? Six Things You Should Never Say to Your Boss You've dreamt about it at one time or another. Telling off that supervisor or manager who really makes your blood boil would be satisfying, wouldn't it? Well, keep fantasizing all you want because you should never go through with it. Don't even save it for your last day. It's just not worth it. (437 views)
A Legal Pioneer for Women and Dispute Resolution: Judge Dorothy W. Nelson Judge Dorothy Nelson has set the legal world ablaze, excelling in a number of different areas of law. However, she didn’t originally plan to make a career in the legal field. Her decision to go into law happened unexpectedly and was motivated by a desire to help others. (368 views)
Why more Attorneys want to move from their exisiting jobs? More Money or Lack of Freedom at work. Considering the landscape of news, gossip, and reviews that has influenced the world of associates and partners in 2006-2007, one thing remains certain: the ongoing salary war undertaken by law firms throughout the U.S. has changed the playing field (and future) of attorneys in this country. Perhaps more so, it has ushered in changes in business models and visions for a... (8 views)
How to interview in a different city without risking your current job? Question: I am an associate with a top firm on the West Coast. I am interested in moving to a New York City firm; however, I don't know how to go about carrying out the interview process. I know I need to take a few days off, or call in sick, in order to fly across the country to interview. However, aren't I putting my current job at risk by taking time off? In... (1311 views)
How Attorneys Can Develop and Cultivate New Client Relationships: Honing Your Rainmaking Skills Whether you are a solo practitioner, an associate, or a partner, the ability to bring in business is fundamental to the success of your professional life. The more business you bring to your firm, the more economic value you provide and the more control you have over your professional life. (1015 views)
Top Five Tips for Traveling to a Job Interview It's always a pleasure to be called in for a job interview; after all, that is the point of any job search. So when a candidate gets called in for an interview that requires him or her to travel, it can be that much more exciting. (47 views)
The Life and Career of Attorney David Kelley: Crime-Fighting Attorney For a lawyer who didn't get into the game until the mid-1980s, David Kelley sure has taken his career to great heights. Launching his career in the government and continuing it in various government roles over a 20-year span, Kelley has developed a strong reputation as a hardworking fighter of crime and terrorism. More recently, he has transitioned to working in a firm as... (3554 views)
Career Counselling for all legal job aspirants In New York, we just had our first cool weekend of the month. It's starting to feel a little like fall and all the good things that come with it. In my corner of the world, we're looking forward to seeing leaves change, the baseball post-season, and fall's crowning achievement: Thanksgiving. It's really a stunning time of the year in New York City, and it makes me sappier... (34 views)
How David Kelly, partner with Cahill, Gordon & Reindel got his job. This week, David Kelley, partner with Cahill, Gordon & Reindel and former U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, tells LawCrossing how he landed his first job in the legal industry, paving the way for his successful future in the field. (176 views)
Law Firms and Part-Time Attorneys - They Really Can Go Hand in Hand We've all heard a story like this: a motivated, highly successful (generally female) associate at a top-tier law firm earns a reputation for being the ''go-to'' associate in her department, earns rave reviews for her work, and is on the fast track to partnership. Then she has a baby, takes a maternity leave, and returns to work full-time, convinced she can balance it all.... (4902 views)
Making the Most of a Speaking Campaign: A Few Simple Steps Will Help Boost the Marketing Potential of Speaking Engagements Creating visibility and building credibility are fundamental to the success of all legal marketing campaigns. A well-thought-out, proactive speaking program directed at appropriately targeted audiences helps achieve this by giving attorneys the opportunity to showcase their expertise. Attorneys will get up close and personal with a room full of prospects, build referral... (14 views)
Advice by Bruce Rabin, M.D., Ph.D on how to reduce stress at workplace Let's face it; we all have some sort of stress to deal with in our everyday lives. Sure, we can meditate, hit the gym, or run around the neighborhood, but in a fast-paced work environment, not everyone has time for the above. Instead, we need to cope with stress issues in our daily routines. The lawyer, the florist, the doctor, the mechanic, the sales clerk, the... (261 views)