How to draft the best resume and covering letter to get the job When preparing cover letters and resumes for a job search mailing, you should never consider submitting two of the same cover letter—or even two of the same resume, for that matter. It is invaluable to know as much as possible about the jobs you are applying for, so that your letter and resume can be focused and concise. Each letter and resume must speak directly to each... (278 views)
Is It Bad To Be Part Of Or Join A Law Firm With High Turnover? Part 1 Law firms are organizations, and organizations go through changes-including turnover. In order to understand the sort of turnover a law firm may go through and whether it is something you should view as a negative or positive, it is useful to think of many of the challenges of running a law firm and keeping it competitive in the marketplace. The main question you need to... (1316 views)
The Life and Career of Kimberley Chen Nobles: Partner with Crowell & Moring, LLP, Irvine, CA Before becoming an attorney, Kimberley Chen Nobles worked as a research and design engineer for several years at Rockwell International, where she and her team supported the space station, space shuttle, and space-based interceptors. In addition, her engineering experience includes work in the areas of communications and antennae. Nobles said she worked at three different... (415 views)
The Life and Career of Jennifer Gleason: Staff Attorney, Environmental Law Alliance Worldwide (E-LAW), Eugene, OR Founded by grassroots lawyers from 10 countries around the world in 1989, the Environmental Law Alliance Worldwide (E-LAW) in Eugene, OR, works to assist public interest lawyers and scientists around the world in developing the skills and gathering the resources they need to bring about environmental protection by legal means. 17 years later, more than 300 grassroots... (425 views)
Bob Jackson, General Counsel of the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) After 21 years of hard work and dedication to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), Bob Jackson was recently promoted to General Counsel. (26 views)
How Judge Elizabeth White Got Her Job This week, LawCrossing speaks with the Hon. Elizabeth White, a judge with the Superior Court of California. White, who started out her legal career as a paralegal, landed her first job through a temporary position indexing documents at Loeb & Loeb. When her assignment was up, she approached a partner at the firm about staying on permanently. (21 views)
The Life and Career of Jeffrey Hughes, Owner, Legal Grind Thirsty for justice? Jeffrey Hughes' two Legal Grind cafes in the Los Angeles area offer ''Coffee and Counsel'' to those who may not otherwise seek legal advice. Through his innovative venture, Hughes has worked hard to both provide a valuable service to his community and change the public perception of attorneys. (258 views)
How to eliminate unwanted things off your Resume While lawyers concerned about the best possible presentation on their resumes (as we all should be!) may agonize over formatting and fonts, the key to creating a powerful resume is simplicity. Often, a resume that leaves the best impression is one that's been edited to remove extraneous content, leaving the most relevant parts for the potential employer's review. Being... (181 views)
Todd Klipp: Vice President and General Counsel of Boston University, Boston, MA After working at private law firms for seven years, Todd Klipp decided it was time for a change. More than 20 years ago, he made the transition from private practice to in-house...and now probably has ''one of the best law jobs available,'' he said. (92 views)
What Do I Need to Know If I'm Considering Relocating My Career? 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. We have moved attorneys from one city to another and from one continent to... (418 views)
Adam P. Karp: Animal Law Offices of Adam P. Karp, Bellingham, WA Adam Karp's decision to practice animal law was motivated by a personal life change. In 1999, he became a vegetarian and then a vegan. (1406 views)
Entrepreneurs, Inventors, and People Who Turn Blue With apologies to author Barbara Paul, who creates extraordinary stories in the world of fiction, this article is dedicated to the entrepreneurs and inventors who create extraordinary opportunities in the world of business. (17 views)
The Life and Career of Vickie Milazzo: President and CEO of Vickie Milazzo Institute, Houston, TX One day in 1981 changed critical care nurse Vickie Milazzo's life forever. (976 views)
If My Boss Gets Mad at Me or I Get a Poor Review, Does This Mean I Should Look for a New Job? Fortunate are the attorneys or law students who find themselves in situations where their bosses are demanding of them. I say this in all seriousness and for several reasons I will outline over the course of this article. At the outset, I want to caution you that this article is not for the faint of heart; this article is for individuals who take their careers and lives... (3347 views)
Are You Entrepreneur Material? So you've had it with your job, and you want to be an entrepreneur. It's a glamorous idea, for sure, but lurking behind the pretty picture is a long-term investment of your blood, sweat, and tears. Hopefully, the yield will be high. But before you sacrifice your time, energy, and financial resources, it's a good idea to do some research to find out just what exactly makes... (39 views)
How Long Should My Resume Be? and Other Questions and Answers This week, Mother Resume would like to take some time to answer some of your most pressing resume questions. As you all probably know, the only dumb question is the one you don't ask, and this is especially true when it comes to resume writing. Your resume is what gets you noticed and gets you in for the interview. Therefore, it is the single most important document in... (23 views)
The Life and Career of Darren Gardner: Managing Partner, Minter Ellison's San Francisco Office Minter Ellison , the only Australian law firm with an office in the United States, has experienced significant success in San Francisco. From the start, Darren Gardner, Managing Partner of Minter Ellison's San Francisco office and head of the firm's international employment and labor law practice, has been a key player in the firm's U.S. prosperity. (560 views)
The Life and Career of Warren Brown: Attorney Entrepreneur Turned Baker Restaurateur A butcher, a baker, a candlestick maker... Although Warren Brown's B.A. in History from Brown University and J.D. and Master's Degree in Public Health from The George Washington University launched his legal career as a litigator in style, securing him a job in 1999 with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in Washington, DC, prosecuting civil cases in... (1708 views)
Mark LeHocky, Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary of Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream Holdings, Inc., Oakland, CA Mark LeHocky made a career-altering decision when he decided to apply to law school just weeks before the application deadline. (136 views)
The Life and Career of Cristina Velez: Freelance Legal Researcher; Adjunct Professor, Florida State University; Tallahassee, FL Cristina Velez broke all boundaries and became a lawyer. Leaving New York City behind, she discovered a perfect balance between her artistic life and her legal career in Tallahassee, FL. (522 views)
What is the appropriate way to dress for a legal interview? I have thought a lot about this question over the years, and I really believe I have the answer. The answer is simple: ''Dress as you want to be seen.'' While this may seem overly simplistic, I believe that with some further elaboration, my meaning will become clearer. (3917 views)
Backdating stirs up controversy Companies consistently backdate stock option grants, which may cost shareholders hundreds of millions of dollars, according to the findings of a recent study. (5 views)
Your Divorce is a good business for Divorce Attorneys Between holiday-themed fights and New Year's resolutions to move on, January and February constitute a rush in the divorce industry. But now that the holiday rush is behind us, divorces are still quite prevalent. And coming up next month is what's referred to as the ''April effect.'' (76 views)
The diverse career of Wallace: Actor, Author and Attorney In December 2006, attorney George Wallace will reach a milestone: he will have spent 25 years in the practice of law. Currently he is a partner in the firm of Wallace & Schwartz in Pasadena, CA. Wallace & Schwartz is a two-attorney firm with a mixed litigation practice emphasizing professional liability defense (mostly on behalf of veterinarians), insurance coverage... (105 views)
Resume writing tips While Barbara Chalsma is gone, other resume experts will be filling in for her. This week, Stephen E. Seckler, a recruiter with BCG Attorney Search, gives his resume writing tips. (32 views)
How to politely turn down a job offer Not too long ago, I was forwarded the following email, which probably circulated among tens of thousands of attorneys. I will quote it in full below, since it is so instructive: (4037 views)
The nitty gritty's of drafting a proper Resume and advice on how to avoid the 5 dangerous mistakes When it comes to crafting their resumes, there are five main mistakes people make on a regular basis that keep them from landing the interviews that lead to the dream jobs. In hopes of saving you from these resume blunders, I'm going to let you in on exactly what the infamous mistakes are and give you some tips on how to avoid making them. (184 views)
Preference given to arbitration in comparison to trial Arbitration has become increasingly popular in commercial contracts. In fact, most contracts now require arbitration, but there is also increasing controversy over whether it should take the place of court trials. (49 views)
The Life and Career of Mark S. Levinstein: Partner with Williams & Connolly, LLP, and Co-author of Sports Law: Cases and Materials. Mark Levinstein, a partner with Williams & Connolly, LLP, in Washington, DC, said that he has wanted to be a lawyer since he was 12 and that he was inspired by his grandfather to enter the legal field. (1135 views)