Mark Herrmann
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In-House Counsel
How To Make It In-House
Want an in-house job? You'll need some help, and we've got it for you. -
In-House Counsel
Things The Reader Doesn't Care About
Far too many people think they're helping by summarizing both the questions and the answers, when the answers alone will do. - Sponsored
Navigating Financial Success by Avoiding Common Pitfalls and Maximizing Firm Performance
In this CLE-eligible webinar, we’ll explore the most common accounting pitfalls and how to avoid them for your firm. -
In-House Counsel
Two Routine Pieces Of In-House Legal Advice
This is very important advice that you don't want to find out the hard way.
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Biglaw, In-House Counsel
How To Be A Crappy Partner, Redux
Here are a few new ideas that come to mind. Avoid doing them at all costs. -
In-House Counsel
Selecting Your ‘cc's’
It's not hard to take just a few seconds to consider who's receiving copies of your messages. -
In-House Counsel
Routine Answers To Frequently Asked Questions
When you're in-house, getting to 'no' is much easier than getting to 'yes.' -
In-House Counsel
How Much Could We Lose At Trial?
It's an important question. So why don't people answer it accurately? -
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Is The Future Of Law Distributed? Lessons From The Tech Adoption Curve
The rise of remote work has dramatically reshaped the relationship between Lawyers and Law Firms, see how Scale LLP has taken the steps to get… -
In-House Counsel
On Thinking Versus Really Thinking
If you'd like to develop a reputation as a competent person, you'll choose to think seriously about stuff. -
Biglaw, Small Law Firms
On Law Firms And ‘Changing At Scale’
Why aren't firms asking small groups of lawyers to develop ideas that will improve the practice of law? -
Biglaw
The Partner's Continuing Lament
In Biglaw, you'll do good work, be in demand, and stay busy -- until you age. -
Biglaw
2 Things You Should Never Say To A Partner
Partners aren't crazy, but these phrases are sure to raise their blood pressure. -
In-House Counsel
Should Clients Insist That Young Lawyers Get Trial Experience?
It’s really not our job, says in-house columnist Mark Herrmann.
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Sponsored
Is The Future Of Law Distributed? Lessons From The Tech Adoption Curve
The rise of remote work has dramatically reshaped the relationship between Lawyers and Law Firms, see how Scale LLP has taken the steps to get…
Sponsored
The Business Case For AI At Your Law Firm
ChatGPT ushers in the age of generative AI – even for law firms.
Sponsored
Navigating Financial Success by Avoiding Common Pitfalls and Maximizing Firm Performance
In this CLE-eligible webinar, we’ll explore the most common accounting pitfalls and how to avoid them for your firm.
Sponsored
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…
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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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Biglaw
On Law Firm Perfection
Once institutions begin to prize revenue over perfection, they may lose their focus. -
In-House Counsel
On Employee 'Engagement'
If engagement matters, you should measure it and monitor it -- in an accurate way that isn't subject to abuse. -
In-House Counsel
Our Offer Is A Million Bucks Today, And It's Going Down Every Week After That
This ain't exactly a good way to settle your case. -
Litigators
Preparing Witnesses For Trial, Rather Than Deposition, Testimony
Trials are different than depositions. Make sure that your witnesses understand that. -
Biglaw
Why Summer Associate Jobs Don't Tell You Anything About A Firm
Think you’re going to have real interactions with partners? Ain’t no partner got time for that. -
In-House Counsel
How To Stop Outside Counsel From Mishandling Enforcement Matters
One way to guarantee that outside lawyers aren't secretly antagonizing regulatory agencies or otherwise mishandling the investigation. -