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How to Ask About Compensation in a Job Interview Without Sounding Greedy

Julie Brush | April 13, 2018

For some, “comp” is deliberately discussed at the very beginning to qualify a candidate’s viability upfront. For others, it’s a topic that remains unaddressed until it’s time to talk turkey. But waiting to discuss money until the interview process is at completion is not a wise move.

The Recorder | Expert Opinion

I Just Got Fired. How Bad Is This for My Career?

Julie Brush | April 10, 2018

Getting fired is not the end of the world … or your career. Far from it. Professionals are fired every day, in every way, at every level. And for various reasons too—from illegal behavior to politics to just a plain ol’ bad fit.

The American Lawyer | Expert Opinion

The Four Types of Firms Vying For the Top Work and Who Will Win Out

Brad Hildebrandt and Tony Williams | March 09, 2018

Law firm consultants Brad Hildebrandt and Tony Williams have identified four types of firms competing for the global work that keeps firms the busiest, and they identify which models are working and which have staying power.

The American Lawyer | Expert Opinion | Analysis

Outdated Partner Comp Plans Are an Obstacle to Growth

Timothy B. Corcoran | March 07, 2018

The old models of partner compensation are increasingly keeping firms from the client-focused culture needed to succeed today.

The Recorder | Expert Opinion

Social Media Divorces—5 Things to Avoid Posting During a Divorce

Marina Manoukian | March 06, 2018

In recent years, with the surge in the use of social media platforms such as Facebook, Snapchat and Instagram, married people’s activities on these sites have either become the cause of divorce or been used as evidence in divorce cases.

The American Lawyer | Expert Opinion

Why Elite Law Should Raise Rates

Hugh A. Simons | February 26, 2018

If law firms have the bargaining power to raise standard rates an average of 3 percent, and realize a rate increase of 2.5 percent, then do they have the power to raise rates at, say, 7 percent and realize a 5 percent increase?

Corporate Counsel | Expert Opinion

From Compliance to Commitment: The Way We Work at Walmart

Daniel Trujillo | February 09, 2018

I go to work every day thinking about not just how to make the program better—I challenge myself with how to make the company better. I have found that if you start with that question, the program works better and is effective, efficient, and sustainable.

The American Lawyer | Expert Opinion

Citi Report: Strong Fourth Quarter Pushes 2017 Financials Past 2016 Results

John Wilmouth and Gretta Rusanow | February 07, 2018

Increased demand led to a strong 2017, but expense growth and a lengthened collection cycle tempered profit growth. Strong inventory at year's end bodes well for the start of 2018, Citi Private Bank Law Firm Group's FY 2017 survey of law firms found.

The American Lawyer | Expert Opinion

What the Data on Women Laterals Can Teach About Retention

Hugh A. Simons and Paola Cecchi-Dimeglio | January 28, 2018

The lateral partner data show women outpace their brethren at the profession’s upper echelons. When women laterals move to the most-profitable Am Law 200 firms, or just to a higher PPP firm, they perform more strongly than their male counterparts.

The American Lawyer | Expert Opinion

How a Boies Schiller Lawyer Found Time to Double as a Best-Selling Author

James Grippando | January 16, 2018

Do you want to try your hand as an author on the side? Award-winning writer and litigator James Grippando offers some advice.

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Law.com | Expert Opinion

Want to Reduce Your Drinking and Get Healthier? Slow and Steady Does It

Patrick Krill | January 03, 2018

In his latest Well Counseled column, Patrick Krill provides tips on how lawyers can cut back on alcohol consumption and improve their well-being.

Law.com | Expert Opinion

Not a Bunch of Hooey: Stress-Management Techniques for Lawyers

Jonathan Jordan | January 02, 2018

If you're too busy to follow this advice, you should follow this advice.

The American Lawyer | Expert Opinion

In Age of Differentiation, How Marketing Teams Can Increase Market Share

Jennifer Scalzi | January 02, 2018

Law firm marketing departments can help drive a firm's vision in an era where distinction is key, but partners have to be willing to hear their honest assessments. Here are three key tips for leveraging your marketing teams in 2018.

The Recorder | Expert Opinion

Cross-Border Data Transfers: CSL vs. GDPR

Xiaoyan Zhang | December 28, 2017

Helping in-house counsel with GDPR exposure to prepare for the data-transfer requirements of China’s Cybersecurity Law (CSL).

The Recorder | Expert Opinion

How Marketable Is a Junior Law Firm Partner With No Book of Business?

Julie Brush | November 20, 2017

I’m a junior litigation partner at a mid-sized law firm. I have great credentials and trial experience, but no portable book of business. Will I be able to “upgrade” to a big firm as a partner?

The Recorder | Expert Opinion

How a Story of Vengeance and Love in California’s Old West Helped Create Today’s Imperial Presidency

Ben Feuer | November 17, 2017

The so-called "Imperial Presidency" has its roots in a tale about a phony wedding contract, a femme fatale with a sharpshooter’s eye, the notoriously hot-tempered former California Supreme Court Justice who fell in love with her, and a U.S. Marshal who killed him on a train while defending a sitting U.S. Supreme Court Justice.

The American Lawyer | Expert Opinion

Showing Better 2017 Financial Results Just Got a Little Tougher

John Wilmouth and Gretta Rusanow | November 13, 2017

Legal industry results through the first nine months of 2017 suggest this year will fall short of 2016's financial performance.

The Recorder | Expert Opinion

Commemorating the 20th Anniversary of Internet Law’s Most Important Judicial Decision

Eric Goldman and Jeff Kosseff | November 10, 2017

Introducing a series of essays curated by Eric Goldman and Jeff Kosseff about the seminal internet law case Zeran v. AOL.

The American Lawyer | Expert Opinion

What To Do When the Fighting Over Comp Starts

Hugh A. Simons and Heidi K. Gardner | November 01, 2017

When financial pressures build, firm management should give care to values and partner emotions.

The American Lawyer | Expert Opinion

Aligning Partner Compensation to Actual Contribution

Hugh A. Simons | October 30, 2017

As new compensation allocations take effect in the new year, firms should ensure they are paying partners in accordance with their true economic contributions.

Corporate Counsel | Expert Opinion | Webcast | News

Advice for GCs: Speak Up and Use Your Elbows

Sue Reisinger | October 26, 2017

GCs need to think strategically and become familiar with the business, according a recent webinar.

The American Lawyer | Expert Opinion

Taking on the World: The Big Four in the Global Legal Market

Nicholas Bruch, David B. Wilkins and Maria J. Esteban Ferrer | October 18, 2017

To see the threat posed by accounting firms, just look at the number of countries where these newly re-energized players are offering legal services.

The American Lawyer | Expert Opinion

Big Law's Misguided Fascination With Growth

Hugh A. Simons | October 18, 2017

Law firm expansion remains en vogue, but few firms do it for the right reasons.

Law.com | Expert Opinion

Should I Disclose a Past Drinking Problem to My New Law Firm?

Patrick R. Krill | May 17, 2017

There is something to be said for being a straight shooter.

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