Mark Herrmann
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Biglaw, Blind Item, Dissolution, In-House Counsel, Lateral Moves, Law Firm Mergers, Partner Issues
Predictions -- Based On Empirical Evidence -- For 2014
What does former Biglaw partner and current in-house columnist Mark Herrmann predict for 2014? -
Biglaw, General Counsel, In-House Counsel, Musical Chairs, Partner Issues
Reading The Tea Leaves When Heads Roll
In-house columnist Mark Herrmann asks: What can we deduce from an out-of-season executive departure? - 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, Media and Journalism, New York Times, Shameless Plugs
How To Get Published In The New York Times
In-house columnist Mark Herrmann explains how he got a piece published in the New York Times.
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Advertising, Animal Law, Crime, D.C. Circuit, Non-Sequiturs
Non-Sequiturs: 12.12.13
* Friendly reminder: All your holiday card competition submissions are due at the end of the day Monday! [Above the Law] * Congratulations to Georgetown’s Nina Pillard on her confirmation to the D.C. Circuit. That whole “no filibuster” thing is really working out for the Democrats. For now. [Georgetown Law] * The daily trials and travails of a law grad working retail. Some day the aisles run red with the blood of the supporters of Barbara from the men’s cologne counter. [Law Grad Working Retail] * What if lawyers created some of the greatest ads in history? Missing: “Avis: We Try Harder” vs. “Avis.” [Vice] * An interview with a whistleblower. What happened to the man who exposed the NYPD’s practice of creating quotas for summonses and arrests? [Colorlines] * Mark Herrmann talks about his prosopagnosia. [New York Times] * Robbery suspect explains that the crime was committed by his alternate personality that takes over against the suspect’s will. Looks like Killer BOB is on the loose and committing crimes in Wisconsin! [Stevens Point Journal] * We’ve discussed the chimp case, but the real question is how will this all affect Superman. [Law and the Multiverse] -
Biglaw, In-House Counsel, Litigators, Partner Issues
I'm Not A Difficult Client; You're A Difficult Lawyer!
How do you deal with a difficult client? In-house columnist Mark Herrmann offers his advice. -
Biglaw, In-House Counsel, Partner Issues, Small Law Firms
On 'Coaching' Instead Of 'Plucking You Out Of My Life'
Many corporations devote far more effort than large law firms do to coaching of employees. Is this a good or bad thing? -
Biglaw, In-House Counsel, Partner Issues
Why Exceptions Kill The Rules
Ah, rules -- wouldn't life be easier if they existed? -
Blogging, In-House Counsel, Media and Journalism
Join An Online Celebration!
In-house columnist Mark Herrmann looks back on three years of writing for Above the Law. - Sponsored
Early Adopters Of Legal AI Gaining Competitive Edge In Marketplace
How to best leverage generative AI as an early adopter with ethical use. -
Continuing Legal Education / CLE, In-House Counsel
On CLE And Embarrassing Yourself Publicly
What mistake do you see made by just about everyone who teaches CLE courses? More to the point, how can you avoid embarrassing yourself publicly when you speak? -
Biglaw, In-House Counsel, Lateral Moves, Law Firm Mergers
The Degradation Of Law Firm Quality
Many law firms are basically incapable of true quality control. Here's why, according to in-house counsel columnist Mark Herrmann. -
Benchslaps, Biglaw, In-House Counsel, Litigators, Midsize Firms / Regional Firms, Small Law Firms
War Stories: Tales From The Trenches Of Litigation
In-house columnist Mark Herrmann shares some litigation war stories (and asks for yours in return). -
Biglaw, In-House Counsel, Money, Partner Issues
It's Not All About The Money
In-house columnist Mark Herrmann urges attorneys to think about more than just money when making career choices. -
Biglaw, In-House Counsel, Litigators, Partner Issues
If You Love Arguing Appeals, Why Don't You Argue Some?
You’re the in-house lawyer; you pay the bills; you can do this. Right?
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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…
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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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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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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, Blind Item, In-House Counsel, Litigators, Partner Issues
A Tale Of Two Edits
How can an editor enjoy revising one document and loathe revising another based solely on the anticipated responses to the edits? -
Biglaw, Depositions, Litigators, Partner Issues, Trials
The Need For Direct Exams Of Your Own Witnesses At Depositions
In-house litigator Mark Herrmann offers some advice for outside counsel about depositions. -
Biglaw, Billable Hours, In-House Counsel, Partner Issues
On The Value Of 'Wasting' Time
Are you in law firm management? If so, you may need to rethink your conception of "wasted" time. -
Biglaw, In-House Counsel, Partner Issues, Partner Profits
2013 Law Firm Performance: An Answer And A Question
Why are law firms hiring more lawyers during a time of weak demand, and what overlooked aspect of 2012 law firm performance could affect results in 2013? -
Biglaw, In-House Counsel
Giving Of Yourself To Improve Employee 'Engagement'
What is in-house columnist Mark Herrmann's biggest weakness, according to his latest 360-degree review? -
Biglaw, In-House Counsel, Practice Pointers
'I'll Get This To You On Friday'
If you say that you will communicate with someone on a certain date, communicate with the person on that date. Capisce? -
In-House Counsel, Jury Duty, Litigators, Trials
Never Tell A Small Child Not To Stick Peanuts Up His Nose
In-house columnist Mark Herrmann shares 3 aphorisms every litigator should know.