Articles about General Counsel

Should a Law Firm Associate Move from a Large Law Firm to a Smaller Law Firm to Increase Their Odds of Making Partner?

Question: I am a mid/upper-level associate at a top firm in a large Midwestern city. Although my reviews have generally ....

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Everything You Need to Know about Working with Legal Recruiters

Successful headhunters offer unique positions and valuable feedback. If you're serious about your career, this is one r....

How to Hire In-house Counsel (and the Benefits of Hiring In-house Counsel)

When it comes to the delivery of legal services, most companies that have on site in-house counsel end up saving money,....

Clifford Sloan Returns to Skadden in Washington, D.C.

Former United States Department of State special envoy on Guantánamo Bay, Clifford Sloan, will return to Skadden, Arps....

DLA Piper Sued by Facebook for Fake 'Owner' Claims

In response to Paul Ceglia’s claims that he owns 50 percent of Facebook, the social network has filed a lawsuit in New....

How to Hire a Legal Recruiter for Your Law Firm: How Law Firms Recruit Attorneys Using Legal Recruiters

This article discusses many of the questions most often raised by law firms about their search firm relationships. There....