Stephen R. Williams
Stephen R. Williams is in-house counsel with a multi-facility hospital network in the Midwest. His column will focus on a little talked about area of the in-house life, management. You can reach Stephen at [email protected].
Posts by Stephen R. Williams
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In-House CounselTo Be A Good In-House Counsel, Be Prepared To Break The Law, Maybe
Sometimes, to do the right thing, you have to make a decision much hastier than you might normally be comfortable with doing so. -
In-House CounselFor The Holidays, Give The Gift Of A Big Block Of Cheese
Share your 'cheese' -- your time -- with all of your 'constituents' -- your clients. You won't regret it. 
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In-House CounselAll I Want For Christmas Is... A Reduced Bill
Clients know they're paying for Biglaw's opulent holiday parties, so maybe don't post so many pictures on social media as a reminder.
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In-House CounselProblem With A Vendor? Don’t Threaten A Lawsuit, Threaten An RFP
Threaten their future business income, and they just may snap into action. -
In-House CounselWant To Leave Biglaw And Open Your Own Shop? Be Prepared To Accept A New Arrangement With Your Clients
For in-house counsel, having a hired Biglaw gun and hundreds of other attorneys on demand certainly has its perks. -
In-House CounselPlease Respect My Ethical Obligations
Please believe your in-house counsel when they cite some sort of ethical reason why your recommended course of action may not be advisable. -
In-House CounselHalf Of Being A Good Attorney Is Showing Up
Even if you are clearly outside of your element, your fellow attorneys are willing to help. Show up and see what happens. -
CourtsFear Not, There’s Hope For The Judicial Branch
Each and every day, thousands of local judges are using their positions of influence for good. 
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In-House CounselHey Internal Compliance, Don’t Be Afraid To Have A Spine
Don’t be afraid to stand up to untoward activity when you see it. -
In-House Counsel'No More Negotiating, Let’s Take This Thing To Court!'
Some advice on how to walk a client off the trial court ledge and back into a settlement. -
In-House CounselI’m Not A Lawyer, But…
When it comes to the legal world, non-lawyers are more than happy to offer their opinion. -
BiglawWant To Mess With Opposing Counsel’s Head? Send Them A Letter From Hugelaw
Never heard of Hugelaw? Let me explain. -
In-House CounselDon’t Be The Joke Of Your Staff Meetings
Counsel your clients on relevant legal matters -- not all legal matters which, if the stars align, may be relevant to them.
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In-House CounselIn-House Counsel? Don’t Forget To Serve Your Client
Always remember that you owe a duty to clients to give them advice and follow their decision. -
In-House CounselSacrificing The Legal Battle To Win The Political War
Sometime you need an individually tailored path at the outset. -
In-House CounselWhen It’s Time To Let Your Associate Counsels Shine
Knowing when a counsel is ready to venture on their own can be a difficult judgment call, but it is also the most rewarding. -
In-House CounselSadly, Anyone Can Be An Attorney
There is more to proving you are the best candidate for a job than you bar status. -
In-House CounselDon’t Forget To Factor In The 'Boss Tax' Before You Accept That Promotion
Haven’t heard of the boss tax? No worries. You'll find out about it when the bill comes due for the first time. -
In-House CounselYou Can Catch More Settlements With Honey
Treat opposing counsel with kindness and you may be surprised about what you receive in return. -
In-House CounselI Want To Do Actual Legal Work
Sorry, but after you pass the bar exam, your work load may not differ as much as you would expect.
