Categorizing the Knots In Your Network Net What is the literal meaning of network? It is the intersecting of horizontal and vertical lines to form a net – so as is apparent by the name, your network is like a net. Imagine it being woven and held together by a series of interconnecting knots. Each knot represents a person you can call on and use to help gain success. Most of the people (knots) will play minor... (16 views)
Should I try and get business for my firm or should I try to bill more hours? Should I try and get business for my firm or should I try to bill more hours? (16 views)
Legal Profession beyond Private Practice When we talk of the legal profession there is a tendency to think mostly of solicitors and perhaps as an afterthought the more specialist roles of advocates or barristers. But there are a whole host of career opportunities available to lawyers beyond the corrals of the solicitor's office or the advocate's chambers. I have touched on some of these already in discussing the... (16 views)
Lesley A. Hoenig, 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. (16 views)
Michael J. Mills, 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. (16 views)
How Many Attorneys Handle Issues of Legal Ethics? Attorneys have a couple of ways of learning to put up with legal ethics. (16 views)
5 Tips for Your First Day in a New Legal Position If you’re starting a new legal job, you’ve probably got a million and one thoughts running through your head: What will my new boss be like? Will I get along with my co-workers? How soon can I start digging into my new assignments? You might be so busy thinking about the big picture that you’re overlooking the details of your first day at work. Here are some small... (16 views)
Answering the Question of Your Practice Area as a Law School Student and Teacher As a law school student, answering the question of your practice area can be challenging because you may need a clear idea of what area of law you want to practice in. However, it's important to have some idea of what you're interested in so that you can start planning your career and taking courses that align with your interests. (16 views)
Maximizing Business Potential with In-House Legal Expertise As businesses face an increasingly complex and dynamic legal landscape, in-house legal counsel has become essential to many companies' success. In-house legal counsel provides strategic guidance, regulatory compliance, and cost-effective legal services that help businesses manage legal risks and maximize their potential. In this article, we'll explore the role of in-house... (16 views)
Overcoming Impostor Syndrome in the Legal Profession Impostor Syndrome refers to the psychological phenomenon where individuals doubt their accomplishments and have an internalized fear of being exposed as frauds, despite evidence of their competence and achievements. This phenomenon is prevalent in various fields, including the legal profession. Lawyers, judges, law students, and other legal professionals often experience... (16 views)
Legal Implications of Biometric Technology: Privacy and Security Concerns in the Digital Age In today's digital age, biometric technology has gained significant traction and is becoming increasingly prevalent across various sectors. Biometrics refers to the measurement and analysis of unique physical or behavioral characteristics of individuals, such as fingerprints, facial features, iris patterns, voiceprints, or even gait. This technology has found applications... (16 views)
Balancing interest and inquiries while not overwhelming the interviewer is crucial In the dynamic arena of job interviews, a critical aspect often overlooked is the art of striking the right balance. It's not just about having the right qualifications or answering questions correctly; it's about harmonizing a delicate equilibrium. In this article, we explore the paramount importance of achieving this balance in interviews, specifically focusing on... (16 views)
A Complete Guide for Lawyers Texting Clients Undoubtedly, communicating via text is part of daily life. So if you’re a lawyer who isn’t texting your clients yet, you could be missing out on a powerful way to reach clients and streamline your client communication process. Lawyer texting could make all the difference in a client-lawyer relationship, as it helps you communicate quickly, clearly, and often. When used... (16 views)
Legal Job Market Trends: What You Need to Know In the fast-paced realm of law, staying ahead necessitates a keen understanding of the ever-changing currents of the legal job market. Whether you're a seasoned attorney with years of experience under your belt or a recent graduate embarking on your legal journey, being attuned to current trends is paramount for making informed career choices. This guide serves as a... (16 views)
New Mexico Gambling on the Rise: What You Need to Know After 10 Years of Flourishing A gambler has a lot of choices on where to place his bets in New Mexico. (15 views)
5 Tips for Targeting Your Job Search as the Economy Recovers Many new college graduates take a similar, passive approach to attempting to gain employment: Post a resume on job sites and hope for the best. However, as the economy begins to recover jobs are still at somewhat of a premium, so doing this and nothing more just isn't going to cut it. (15 views)
Women Key Asset at Legal Firms Why should your firm care that Vault recently announced its ''Top-25 Law Firms for Women''? Because companies that are not emphasizing recruiting and retaining women attorneys are going to find themselves out of the game. ''It is an absolute business imperative in the modern age,'' explains Mary B. Cranston, the firm chair at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman, LLP. She... (15 views)
Locating Legal Employment after Third-Year It's not unusual in the current job market to be a third-year student without law firm job prospects by the time graduation rolls around. But don't despair and lose complete faith in your ability to find a position as a third-year student or beyond. Increasingly, many firms, especially the small ones, are waiting until after students take and pass the bar exam to hire new... (15 views)
How to chose the right path in a Legal Career Unless you are an entrepreneur with funding and other resources available to you (including risk management) to start your own practice, you should find a niche or two among your interests, talents, and skill sets that you can offer to the legal profession. And the big secret in the entrepreneurial world is that as a business owner, you are still seeking to find a niche... (15 views)
John E. Osborn, Dendreon Corporation Last week the Dendreon Corporation, a biotechnology company, announced the appointment of John E. Osborn to the position of Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary. Osborn officially took on his new duties on August 30, 2011. (15 views)
How to Find Legal Job Listings Perhaps you have just passed your bar exams and looking for you first position. It is exciting and scary all at the same time. You have many mixed emotions as you begin seeking legal job listings, legal work listings, law employment openings, legal employment search, and law employment careers. (15 views)
Checking in With California's New Attorney General Kamala Harris Kamala Harris has a huge following these days. She's bright, educated and committed to the people in California. She's also a bit of a history-maker, too. This week, we introduce our readers to California's newest attorney general, Kamala Harris. (15 views)
Kent Wakeford, Kabam In February, Kent Wakeford joined Kabam, a social game developer, as general counsel and the executive vice president of corporate development. Kabam is a California-based company that develops massive multiplayer social games including, Kingdoms of Camelot®, Glory of RomeTM, and Dragons of Atlantis™. The company has grown rapidly since its startup in 2006 and now has... (15 views)
Social Media for Attorneys: Friending or Foeing? Social media platforms, such as Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn, present many strategic marketing and networking opportunities for professionals, including lawyers. (15 views)
Law Firms & Changing Structural Needs The needs of a law firm for structure and organization change at various periods of its existence and depend upon its size, clients, location, and the interpersonal relationship of the "movers and shakers" of the firm. (15 views)
Reverse Brainstorming in Everyday Legal Practice First off, ''Reverse Brainstorming'' has become management jargon today, but it is a process used over centuries by the best minds practicing law. Simply put, ''reverse brainstorming'' is the habit of putting yourself in the shoes of the other party and thinking out possible courses of actions by an adversary and the outcomes. (15 views)
The Generation Y Legal Professionals Though the distinction is a bit questionable because it does not presuppose a homogenous class with uniform class attributes, there is enough commonality in attitudes and perspectives of those born in the mid- 1980s and after to be categorized separately as Generation Y. Generation Y is also referred to as the Millenials, is considered to be more than 70 million in number,... (15 views)
Narrowing Down Your Alternative Legal Career Paths Once you have discussed potential career paths with a number of professionals, you should begin to narrow your options. An easy way to begin is to list the top five titles or occupation areas you would consider. Try to keep the areas relatively broad in scope. Eventually you will need to be specific with a tide. Early on in the process you will be much more successful in... (15 views)
Personal Strategies for Success in a Law Firm Interview Dear Lawcrossing, I have a self-analysis problem. I am a second-year law student, and I have done well in school. I'm in the top 5% of my class and I'm on Law Review. During on- campus interview season, many firms were anxious to interview me. However, following the interviews, I received very few callbacks and no offers. I am not socially retarded or anything like... (15 views)