Professor, Can You Just Give Me A Straight Answer?
No matter what area of the law you find yourself in, rarely will 'straight answers' exist.
Being Your Own Worst Client
As in-house counsel, your duty to protect your client is absolute. Even if they may not immediately appreciate it.
How Innovative Legal Teams Are Turning AI From Promise To Practice
In recent years, AI has moved beyond speculation in the legal industry. What used to be hypothetical is now very real.
Illegal? Are You Sure About That?
If a colleague errantly states something is against the law when it clearly is not, that is an opportunity to educate rather than belittle.
The Second Chair Compromise
An expert way to get your CEO to sign off on hiring a Biglaw firm as outside counsel.
Settlement Happy CEO? Don’t Be Afraid To Push Back
Legal concerns may take a backseat to business ones, but that does not mean you should simply fold.
To 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.
3 Ways Lawyers Are Finding New Efficiencies With AI
Those who’ve adopted legal-specific systems are seeing big benefits.
For 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.
All 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.
Problem With A Vendor? Don’t Threaten A Lawsuit, Threaten An RFP
Threaten their future business income, and they just may snap into action.
Want 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.
The Trump Gold Card: A New $1 Million Pathway To A U.S. Green Card
A new proposal would let wealthy foreign nationals secure an opportunity for a U.S. green card with a $1 million 'gift' to the government, sparking legal and ethical debate.
Please 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.
Half 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.
Fear Not, There’s Hope For The Judicial Branch
Each and every day, thousands of local judges are using their positions of influence for good.
Hey Internal Compliance, Don’t Be Afraid To Have A Spine
Don’t be afraid to stand up to untoward activity when you see it.
‘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.