In-house counseling
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Holidays and Seasons, In-House Counsel
Moonlighting: December Drama
You know what the holiday season is like at Biglaw firms, but how does it all go down in-house? Susan Moon spills the beans. -
In-House Counsel, Litigators, Practice Pointers
Inside Straight: The Global Perspective That Lawyers Lack
Mark Herrmann has some advice for in-house counsel on thinking globally, instead of locally, when it comes to international litigation. - Sponsored
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In-House Counsel, Practice Pointers, Rudeness
House Rules: 'Say Uncle…'
In-house columnist David Mowry has some advice for how to handle rude business partners when working on deals.
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Holidays and Seasons, In-House Counsel
House Rules: Thanks
In-house columnist reflects on the Thanksgiving holiday, and gives thanks to the friends and family who have made his law practice successful. -
In-House Counsel, Practice Pointers
Moonlighting: Managing Your Biggest Client -- Your Boss
How can you "manage up" when dealing with your boss? In-house columnist Susan Moon has some sage advice. -
General Counsel, In-House Counsel, Media and Journalism
Inside Straight: Attracting Attention Versus Being Good
Good publicity is nice, and so are quantifiable goals for in-house lawyers. But what does a corporation need from its law department at a more mundane level? -
In-House Counsel, Practice Pointers
House Rules: Be Prepared
Here's why David Mowry thinks it's important that in-house counsel be involved in a difficult deal as close to its inception as possible... -
In-House Counsel, Practice Pointers, Social Media, Social Networking Websites, Technology, Twittering
Moonlighting: #Twitter and Lawyers in 140 Characters or More
Susan Moon explains why it's worth learning to use Twitter. Because even as a lawyer, who knows, it might even make you better at your job... or something.... - Sponsored
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In-House Counsel, Politics
House Rules: Déjà Vu All Over Again
Why is in-house columnist David Mowry so optimistic about the close of 2012 and Q4? -
Biglaw, In-House Counsel
Inside Straight: What Lawyers At Firms Don't Do
Law firm lawyers: you don't manage people. Here is what managing people really entails, according to in-house columnist Mark Herrmann.... -
Biglaw, In-House Counsel, Midsize Firms / Regional Firms, Practice Pointers
Moonlighting: Tips for In-House Counsel To Get the Most out of Pitch Meetings
What’s not to like about pitch meetings? In-house counsel get to give law firm partners homework, play know-it-all law school prof, and get free legal advice! -
Biglaw, In-House Counsel, Midsize Firms / Regional Firms, Practice Pointers
Moonlighting: Common Mistakes Law Firms Make When Pitching to In-House Counsel
How can outside counsel make the most of their in-house pitch opportunity? Susan Moon provides some tips... -
General Counsel, In-House Counsel, Litigators, Money
Inside Straight: Professional Life Is So Easy!
Why does Mark Herrmann think professional life is so easy? Here are some of his tips on how you can make yourself an in-house star.
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Blogging, In-House Counsel, Media and Journalism
House Rules: 'I Looked At The Clock And It Was Half Past Four'
On the occasion of his one-year anniversary as an Above the Law writer, in-house columnist David Mowry reflects on his time at ATL. -
Biglaw, Document Review, In-House Counsel
Sorry, Bartleby
What would happen if you decided to act like Bartleby the Scrivener at your Biglaw firm? The People's Therapist has some ideas... -
In-House Counsel, Money, Politics, Women's Issues
House Rules: Barefoot And Pregnant
In-house columnist David Mowry wonders why one of our presidential candidates thinks that women need flexible schedules to be employable. -
In-House Counsel
Moonlighting: Executive Presence, Part II
Moon explores qualities that together create the bright and beautiful package of executive presence. Employ them, and rule the world! -
In-House Counsel, Practice Pointers
Moonlighting: Executive Presence
What is executive presence and how can you acquire it? Insights from in-house columnist Susan Moon. -
Clerkships, In-House Counsel
Moonlighting: Should You Do A Clerkship If You Don’t Want To Practice Litigation?
Is there any value in doing a clerkship if you would eventually like to practice transactional law in-house? In-house columnist Susan Moon provides her thoughts. -
In-House Counsel, Practice Pointers
House Rules: Spinning
How can you avoid "spinning" in your daily life as a lawyer?