Mark Herrmann
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Biglaw, Blogging, Books, In-House Counsel, Media and Journalism, Partner Issues
'Young Men Are Easily Deceived, For They Are Quick To Hope': The Slow Process Of Developing Business
How successful are outside writing and speaking at generating business? In-house columnist Mark Herrmann shares his thoughts. -
Biglaw, In-House Counsel, Litigators, Midsize Firms / Regional Firms, Practice Pointers, Small Law Firms
Are You A Crappy Litigator? A Self-Assessment Test!
Veteran litigator Mark Herrmann provides a test for litigators to take. - Sponsored
Diving Into Generative AI: A Practical Guide For Law Firms Starting From Scratch
NetDocuments’ Michelle Spencer on where to start, what to ask, and considerations for implementing generative AI tools in your organization. -
Biglaw, General Counsel, In-House Counsel, Partner Issues
The 5 Deadly Sins Of Outside Counsel
What causes in-house counsel Mark Herrmann to remove lawyers and law firms from his subconscious "approved counsel" list?
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Biglaw, Books, General Counsel, In-House Counsel, Job Searches, Partner Issues
Rain On the Elysian Plain: Or, 3 Drawbacks To In-House Life
Yes, there ARE downsides to working in-house; here are a few, according to in-house columnist Mark Herrmann. -
Bankruptcy, Biglaw, Dewey & LeBoeuf, Dissolution, In-House Counsel, Money, Partner Issues, White & Case
A Non-Equity Partner's Rant
Are non-equity partners getting a bad rap? -
Biglaw, In-House Counsel, Money, Partner Issues, Partner Profits
On 'Hybrid' Partners And The Games Law Firms Play
What do we talk about when we talk about "partners"? -
Biglaw, In-House Counsel, Partner Issues
The Key To Writing, Speaking, Succeeding -- Everything!
What should partners at law firms say when they're pitching business at beauty contests? Thoughts from in-house columnist Mark Herrmann. -
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? - Sponsored
Why Do AI And Legal Professionals Make The Perfect Partnership?
For many legal departments, generative AI is the technology they’ve been waiting for. -
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? -
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. -
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?
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Why Do AI And Legal Professionals Make The Perfect Partnership?
For many legal departments, generative AI is the technology they’ve been waiting for.
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AI’s Impact On Law Firms Of Every Size
How solo lawyers, midsize firms, and global large law firms have an opportunity to adjust the way they work.
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Diving Into Generative AI: A Practical Guide For Law Firms Starting From Scratch
NetDocuments’ Michelle Spencer on where to start, what to ask, and considerations for implementing generative AI tools in your organization.
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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. -
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?