Dec 22, 2020
For the last 10 months, most
interviewing has gone on-line. Zoom interviews are the norm
right now and new hires are even being on-boarded virtually.
While the world will eventually shift back to in-person interviews,
Zoom, WebEx and other virtual platforms are likely to continue to
play a significant role in the...
Dec 7, 2020
It has been a hard year for most of
us. But we have a lot to be thankful for as well. In
this special edition of Counsel to Counsel, here is my list of
things to be thankful for. What's your list? Practicing
gratitude is one way to provide solace to...
Nov 20, 2020
Many lawyers choose public service
early in their careers. In a public agency, attorneys may
find that they are getting more responsibility than they might get
at the same stage in private practice. Assistant district
attorneys, for example, find themselves trying cases almost from
day one. Lawyers working for...
Nov 9, 2020
Many lawyers who start out in
private practice don’t expect to stay in a law firm setting.
Sometimes the move in-house is planned. At other times,
moving in-house becomes a more realistic option when partnership
doesn’t seem likely. And after moving in-house, things can also
change quickly.
My guest in this...
Oct 30, 2020
Lateral partner movement is
alive and well in the practice of law. While partners and
practice groups were changing firms with increasing frequency in
the past decade, the pandemic has not really slowed down the
process.
There are many reasons why law firm partners seek out greener pastures. In this episode, my guest