Celeste Harrison Forst

Life is uncertain and we only harm ourselves by focusing on the negative instead of the positive aspects of what we have.

When an in-house legal department shows improvements to its processes, it can claim credit towards corporate initiatives.

A corporate client that is aggressively pursuing a growth mindset culture will want to see at least an appreciation of a growth mindset from its outside vendors, including outside counsel.

An in-house lawyer is only effective if his colleagues appreciate his value. How can you achieve this goal?

When we think about closing as a time-management tool instead of a sales motivator, workload becomes manageable and our customers, get what they want and will come back for more.

We’re lawyers. We’ve been trained to be rotten to each other. What would happen if we acted civilly?

If you don’t have a good manager, what can you do to make sure you and your career aren’t damaged by a bad manager?

What happens when the blunt reality is that if you need someone to hold your hand, you won’t last long in the job you have?

In-house counsel columnist writes about a useful tool to get you through the bad days.

You are not your job and it is important to learn this sooner rather than later. Find a hobby -- before it's too late.

What is "configance," and why do you need it as a lawyer? In-house columnist Celeste Harrison Forst explains.

Instead of letting workplace complaints tilt the balance of the workplace to a negative environment, we can indulge in the immediate gratification of a good workplace complaint, but don’t let it consume you.

As lawyers, we don’t always put too much thought into career planning -- maybe we should.

Once you're at a networking event, what do you do? Here's some advice from a novice networker.

Regardless of your views of Go Set a Watchman, Harper Lee has given those of us who have chosen the legal profession as our career a gift, according to in-house columnist Celeste Harrison Forst.

As lawyers, we're all trapped, but we don't have to be prisoners.

All attorneys should proof their communications for language that undermines their credibility.

If an in-house career is what you want, don’t use the timeline of your career as your primary focus.

Even if the billable hour is too big of a change to make, there are other areas a firm can look at to eliminate waste.

In-house counsel columnist Celeste Harrison Forst shares the key to getting started on your networking goals.