Miami Law Firm, Berger Singerman LLP, Expands Business, Finance, and Tax Team with Three New Attorneys Berger Singerman LLP, a Florida-based business law firm, announced on Monday that it had added three new attorneys to its business, finance, and tax team, continuing its recent hiring trend. Michel Debolt, a former Five Star Valet employee in Naples, Florida, joined the firm as a partner, while Carlos Julca, who was most recently at Keysight Technologies in California,... (18 views)
New Mexico Church Gives Hope to Pregnant Teens: How A Little Church is Having Big Impact The question is, When is a ''compelling governmental interest'' really, truly, a compelling governmental interest? At some point in its October term, the Supreme Court will take one more look at that abiding question. (77 views)
How to Achieve Your Goals as an Attorney: No-Nonsense Advice From Deborah Schneider Too often, people commit to law school without the foggiest notion of what it means to be an attorney, said Deborah Schneider, co-author of Should You Really Be a Lawyer?(Decision Books, 2004) (74 views)
Learn Real-World Venture Capital Skills at University: Student Success Stories Schools Offer Real Venture Capital Lessons Venture capital is agony and ecstasy, bust and boom, the stress of gambling and the thrill of a front-row view on the latest technologies. And when real money is involved, it's also one of the hottest classes on business school campuses. (123 views)
Enhance Paralegal Efficiency: Step-by-Step Guide to Streamline Business Filings with Corporate Research Tools In a complex and ever-changing corporate world, it is essential for paralegals to master corporate research tasks and tools. ''There are so many corporate research resources available,'' said Cheryl Tindle, in-house corporate paralegal at Skyworks, Inc. ''Paralegals must understand where to get these resources and how to apply them.'' (79 views)
Launch Your Career with a Degree in Business Law and Science: Emory Student Success Story The TI:GER program had not even formally begun when Jon Ziglar, now a third-year student, decided to come to Emory University School of Law - but Ziglar heard about it on a visit to the campus. ''The TI:GER program was the reason I decided to go to Emory,'' he says, it ''made the decision for me.'' (24 views)
Benefits of Horsepower for Law Firms: What Batman Knows | LawCrossing The recent release of the 2005 Mercedes SLR McClaren raises the bar for automotive performance and may literally knock the competition off the pavement. (6 views)
How Capitalism Shapes the History of Law: Explore the Legal Consequences History, culture, beaches and revenue — all rolled into one. Who could ask for anything more? LawCrossing Weekend is setting up shop in the Caribbean. (28 views)
Turn Your Business Into a Breeze | Strategies From a Successful Lawyer Warren Brown swapped a coveted federal job as a lawyer in Washington to become a baker. His bold decision to follow his dream and open CakeLove garnered national attention, including an appearance on ''The Oprah Winfrey Show'' and being named one of People Magazine's 50 most eligible bachelors. LawCrossing speaks with Mr. Brown about his love of food and what he says was... (43 views)
The Hidden Risks of Hiring and Working With Friends and Family: What You Need to Know The common thinking among many job-seekers is that the best way to get a job is through someone close to them. This week, a recruiter points out the potential problems inherent in this job search strategy and its potential results. (109 views)
How to Succeed at DIY Legal Projects: Strategies for Lawyers to Take on Legal Projects The ''Do It Yourself'' home improvement craze is all the rage, but does the same philosophy apply to job hunting? Find out the pros and cons of handling your own job search. (44 views)
Navigating the Improving Job Market for Transactional Attorneys - What You Need to Know Transactional attorneys were the hardest hit when the economy went south, but with hopeful economic forecasts for the new year, the market, recruiters say, may be looking up. (223 views)
Boost Your Legal Career with an LLM: How to Increase Marketability Among Firms Having some trouble finding a job? Is more education the answer? This week's Recruiter Speak takes a look at what it means for your career to get that extra degree. (17 views)
Concord Law School: A Comprehensive Guide to Online Law Degree Programs For prospective law students who feel that rigid schedules and rising tuition prices may have put a legal education out of reach, Concord Law School provides an (increasingly popular) alternative solution. (255 views)
Securing Attorney Positions at Finnegan Henderson Farabow Garrett Dunner Law Firm | LawCrossing When top corporations need intellectual property work done, Finnegan Henderson is generally on the short list of firms considered. As a result, the firm is also on the short list of every top IP lawyer looking for work. (177 views)
Learn How to Land a Job at Munger Tolles & Olson: Tips from an Insider Resisting the urge to grow at the rate of some of its peers, Munger Tolles has nonetheless earned a stellar reputation for its top-notch litigation department and its commitment to hiring the best and brightest. (315 views)
5 Reasons to Pursue a Career at Williams & Connolly Law Firm Attorneys who want to work for a small firm with big clients need only focus their attention on Williams & Connolly. This Washington D.C. firm is a veritable hub of litigation. (186 views)
Discover the Benefits of Working with a Leading Labor & Employment Law Firm: Littler Mendelson This firm has grown from a small San Francisco boutique to a national firm with top clients by sticking to what it knows best - labor and employment law. (445 views)
A Guide to Jobs and Internships at Hewlett Packard If you think you might enjoy providing legal counsel in the laid-back and pleasant work environment of a top Fortune 100 company, it doesn't get any better than Hewlett-Packard. (43 views)
How to Launch a Successful Law Career at Steptoe & Johnson: Tips and Advice Known for its excellent reputation in Washington, DC, this firm attracts some of the nation's top attorneys, but good grades alone won't get you a job here — they also value personality. (1571 views)
Pfizer Inc: Learn About the Pharmaceutical Giant and Available Careers With 330 in house attorneys, Pfizer Inc. employs more attorneys than most law firms — but that does not make the competition for a position there any easier. (1663 views)
How to Get a Job at Kirkland & Ellis: What You Need to Know Tops among Chicago firms, Kirkland & Ellis has a reputation for getting the best work — and the best associates. (1261 views)
Insurance Law Guide: An Overview of What You Need to Know Insurance law has been an interesting practice, due to the fact that there is very little federal regulation on this topic. Outside of the McCarran-Ferguson of 1945 and the more recent Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act of 1999, the federal government, generally speaking, allows each individual state the freedom to regulate this business. This week at LawCrossing, we'll take a look at... (371 views)
Tips for Successfully Practicing Law in Los Angeles: Expert Insights for Lawyers Where to Work and Play in the City of Angels. (15 views)
How to Balance Career Growth as an Attorney Obviously, taking pride in your work and enjoying it is important to your overall success and happiness in life. Some people, however, will find fault with every employer they work for - these "destroyers" will often affect others with their negative views. Beware. (82 views)