Starting Your Own Law Firm: What You Need to Know The entrepreneurial spirit has always been a driving force in the legal profession, pushing lawyers to not only excel in their legal knowledge but also to explore new horizons as they embark on the journey of starting their own law firms. In an arena often associated with tradition and precedent, the emergence of innovative and forward-thinking legal entrepreneurs has been... (27 views)
Stay Up-To-Date With Market Reports on US & International Economies State of the Market Reports for U.S. and International Regions. Southern California Northern California The Northwest - Seattle The Southwest The Midwest The Northeast The Mid-Atlantic The Southeast International (Europe and Asia) (14 views)
Robert E. Williams: On Job Training, Serving Clients and the Importance of Humor at Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton Graduates of lesser-known law schools shouldn't feel intimidated in the job market by their peers from more prestigious institutions, said Robert E. Williams, recruiting partner for Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton. Mr. Williams is far more likely to examine someone's academic achievement, experience, or even his/her sense of humor before considering whether the... (45 views)
Lois Boyd: Founding Member of Fenwick West and LAMA, Past President of LAMA Thinking of becoming a Chief Administrative Officer at a law firm? Ever wondered how one becomes a CAO? LawCrossing speaks with Lois Boyd about her serendipitous career path from paralegal to top administrator at a high-tech, Silicon Valley firm. (497 views)
How O'Hagan Smith Amundsen Leveraged Chuck Linebaugh As Director Of Information Systems In Chicago In the digital age, law firms are generally not viewed as cutting edge. ''IT Guy'' Chuck Linebaugh tells LawCrossing why the legal field is coming out of the digital dark ages and why his law firm is ahead of the game when it comes to technology. (533 views)
Unlock Your Legal Marketing Potential: How To Turn New Perspectives Into Powerful Opportunities Henry Dahut is a facilitator--a management and marketing strategist who works with lawyers to help them envision and achieve new business objectives. An attorney himself, he has 20 years of experience in the field. What was not clear from the book is how much of this experience includes actually practicing law in a firm setting. This detail would be helpful in gauging his... (83 views)
5 Insider Tips for Legal Staffers to Maximize Success Do you have a question about working in the legal profession? About LawCrossing? No matter the topic, + send us an e-mail and we'll be glad to answer it for you! (60 views)
Legal Staffers Share Insight: Tips for Gaining Experience and Finding Jobs in the Legal Industry Do you have a question about working in the legal profession? About LawCrossing? No matter the topic, + send us an e-mail and we'll be glad to answer it for you! (13 views)
Law Firm Marketing Director: How to Break New Ground in Your Industry Two-and-a-half years ago the Legal Marketing Association had fewer than 1,000 members. Today, it has more than 2,400. Founded in 1985, the organization has experienced growth that has mirrored the growth of the acceptance of marketing by America's law firms. (2765 views)
Strategies for Managing Your Rising Billing Rates as a Lawyer If you are gradually seeing that you are getting less work as your career advances and your billing rate increases, our recruiters say it may be a sign that you have to start changing your role in the firm if you hope to stay there. (522 views)
Donna Skibbe, Vice President of Development and Career Services for Concord Law School - A Look Into Her Exceptional Career Path Offering a unique perspective on the challenges of a career services office, Donna Skibbe talks about what it's like helping students with legal degrees from an online university advance their careers. (688 views)
Law Firm Success: An Actionable Step-by-Step Guide to Taking Your Practice to the Next Level Every successful law firm needs a roadmap to success. This guide is meant to help lawyers and law firms map out a strategy for achieving their business goals and sustaining their firm over the long term. The first step to success is to establish clear and measurable goals. This includes setting ambitious yet achievable targets, noting the current state of your firm, and... (7356 views)
5 Tips for Becoming a Successful Solo Attorney from Expert Lawyer Advice Help available for graduates going into private law practice. (205 views)