Inside Straight
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In-House Counsel, Job Searches
4 Red Flags At In-House Interviews
Think about these things as you apply for an in-house job; they may spare you a couple of years of misery. -
Biglaw, In-House Counsel
The Great Divide: Good Firms Versus Bad
Do you work at a bad law firm? Here are some signs to look out for, according to in-house columnist Mark Herrmann. - Sponsored
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In-House Counsel, Litigators
5 Ways Reporting Differs At Law Firms And Corporations
Welcome to the in-house life. -
In-House Counsel
Rationalizing International Law
What can we do about national laws that are not merely inconsistent, but absolutely conflicting? -
In-House Counsel
How To Nag
If you're going to nag, says in-house columnist Mark Herrmann, then be sure to do it effectively. -
In-House Counsel, Litigators
Prolixity And The Conservation Of Ambiguity
Adding words does not always add clarity, as in-house columnist Mark Herrmann explains. -
In-House Counsel
On Drafting Settlement Memos
What folks need to know when they give settlement authority, according to in-house columnist Mark Herrmann. - Sponsored
Legal AI: 3 Steps Law Firms Should Take Now
If 2023 introduced legal professionals to generative AI, then 2024 will be when law firms start adapting to utilize it. Things are moving fast, so… -
In-House Counsel, Litigators
The 5 Edits I Make Most Frequently
In-house columnist Mark Herrmann identifies the lingering problems he still encounters even in generally solid briefs. -
Biglaw, In-House Counsel
On Succinct Advice
What type of lawyer are you -- someone who underkills a project, or someone who overkills? -
Biglaw, In-House Counsel
On Having You Help
Here’s something junior folks don’t always realize: I’m doing you quite a favor if I ask you to help with stuff. -
In-House Counsel, Litigators
3.125 (Three Point One Two Five) Reasons To Approximate
When does precision matter? Insights from columnist Mark Herrmann. -
Biglaw, In-House Counsel
The Alternative Fee Arrangement That Will Force Big Firms To Innovate Or Die
For high-stakes stuff, we may be stuck with the billable hour, but for everything else, the billable hour is doomed.
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Profit Powerhouse: Elevating Law Firm Financial Performance
In this CLE-eligible webinar on April 10th, we’ll explore the most common accounting pitfalls and how to avoid them for your firm.
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Legal AI: 3 Steps Law Firms Should Take Now
If 2023 introduced legal professionals to generative AI, then 2024 will be when law firms start adapting to utilize it. Things are moving fast, so…
Sponsored
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Early Adopters Of Legal AI Gaining Competitive Edge In Marketplace
How to best leverage generative AI as an early adopter with ethical use.
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How Generative AI Will Improve Legal Service Delivery
Learn how emerging tools will likely change and enhance the work of lawyers for years to come in this new report.
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Biglaw, In-House Counsel
Business Development Gripes
In-house columnist Mark Herrmann discusses some of the gripes that big firm lawyers have about developing business. -
Biglaw, In-House Counsel, Litigators
9 Fundamentals For A New In-House Litigator (Or, Outside Litigators’ Blind Spots)
What does a litigator need to know when she moves from a law firm to an in-house position? -
Associate Salaries, Biglaw, In-House Counsel
$180K, Raw Intelligence, And Experience
In-house columnist Mark Herrmann comes to the defense of Biglaw paying $180K starting salaries. -
Biglaw, In-House Counsel
The Wall Between Lawyers And Non-
When you move from a corporation to a law firm, you'll have to train yourself to re-learn a certain basic truth. -
In-House Counsel, Litigators
Thinking Like A Non-Lawyer
In-house columnist Mark Herrmann says that sometimes, it’s best not to think like a lawyer. -
Biglaw, In-House Counsel, Partner Issues
9 Tips For Client Meetings
Important advice from Biglaw partner turned in-house counsel Mark Herrmann on client relations. -
Biglaw, In-House Counsel
Admitting That You've Done The Very Best You Can Do
You’re not in high school any more. It’s time to stop hedging your bets.