InsideCounsel explores the impact Gen Y attorneys are having on legal departments and law firms—the contributions, the quarrels and ultimately the understanding that must be reached as multiple and vastly different generations join each other in the workplace.  more >>

In the last two decades, in-house counsels have evolved from acting as legal administrators to acting as both legal counsel and strategic business partners. As a result, the number of lawyers pursuing dual degrees or business degrees after earning their J.D.’s has increased. However, many wonder how to use that degree to open doors that were closed, or how to use it to gain access to positions that seemed out of reach. While earning an M.B.A. is a great accomplishment, the degree alone will not cure all of your professional concerns. Here are some basic steps that will help you leverage your M.B.A. degree.  more >>

By the year 2010, a large percentage of the workforce will be retiring. Many of these retiring “Baby Boomers” will include General Counsels and other senior-level legal counsels in the majority of the largest corporations in the United States and Canada.  Is your legal department prepared for a potential “brain drain?”  more >>

The increased complexity of the general counsel role has made filling these vacancies more challenging than ever.  Even the most experienced CEOs and human resource professionals can find it difficult to effectively assess candidates and identify the more subtle skills required for this position.  The following article provides five suggestions for companies to consider when hiring a general counsel.  more >>

In today’s challenging business context, General Counsels have to come armed with tremendous legal and business skills, a strong understanding of the industry they serve, together with a wide array of personal strengths. In other words, companies today are expecting more from their General Counsels than ever.  more >>

Law school grades are not always good predictors of performance. Yet, many law firms continue to enforce rigid grade policies. Sometimes the strict enforcement of these policies have the effect of stripping reason from the process.  more >>

In this economy, a lot of companies are asking the same question: "Is this legal search firm worth what it charges?"  “When I need a heart by-pass, rest assured that I won’t select my surgeon on the basis of what he charges.”
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