Why Are The Lawyers Pestering Us? Communicating About Law And Compliance
Write and speak comprehensibly as a lawyer, and more people will listen to your message.
‘You Can’t Move Laterally From a Small Firm To A Big One!’
In-house columnist Mark Herrmann tackles this question: Is it possible to move laterally from a small firm to a big one?
AI Is Reshaping Legal Practice—But Tools Aren’t The Real Differentiator.
Explore the mindset, cultural shifts, and training strategies that define the AI‑savvy lawyer, revealing why human judgment, standardized competence, and integrated learning—not technology alone—will shape the future of the profession.
Dinner With A Law School Dean
In-house lawyer Mark Herrmann sits down with a law school dean to discuss the current state of legal education.
The 4 Types Of In-House Meetings
What are the different types of in-house meetings, and what purposes do they serve?
Writing A Persuasive Online Bio
Given the skepticism that puffery breeds, how can you write an online bio that actually persuades a reader?
Which Will Come First — A Black President, Gay Marriage, Or Legalization Of Marijuana?
In-house columnist Mark Herrmann travels back to 1983, the year in which he graduated from law school, to survey the legal and political landscape.
AI Is Killing Legal’s Billable Hour. It’s Also Repeating Its Worst Mistake
Law firms and legal departments are writing the future of the profession in separate rooms. What happens when they actually work together?
On Dr. Dolittle And The Law: Learning To Advance The Cause
Here's a test to gauge whether you advance the cause or obstruct it when you work on a legal matter.
‘Young Men Are Easily Deceived, For They Are Quick To Hope’: The Slow Process Of Developing Business
How successful are outside writing and speaking at generating business? In-house columnist Mark Herrmann shares his thoughts.
Are You A Crappy Litigator? A Self-Assessment Test!
Veteran litigator Mark Herrmann provides a test for litigators to take.
The 5 Deadly Sins Of Outside Counsel
What causes in-house counsel Mark Herrmann to remove lawyers and law firms from his subconscious "approved counsel" list?
Schenck Price Competes Smarter With Lexis+ With Protégé
LexisNexis sat down with John Ursin, Managing Partner at Schenck Price, to learn how the firm is using legal AI to strengthen client service and daily legal work.
Rain On the Elysian Plain: Or, 3 Drawbacks To In-House Life
Yes, there ARE downsides to working in-house; here are a few, according to in-house columnist Mark Herrmann.
On ‘Hybrid’ Partners And The Games Law Firms Play
What do we talk about when we talk about "partners"?
The Key To Writing, Speaking, Succeeding — Everything!
What should partners at law firms say when they're pitching business at beauty contests? Thoughts from in-house columnist Mark Herrmann.
Predictions — Based On Empirical Evidence — For 2014
What does former Biglaw partner and current in-house columnist Mark Herrmann predict for 2014?
Reading The Tea Leaves When Heads Roll
In-house columnist Mark Herrmann asks: What can we deduce from an out-of-season executive departure?