Articles about General Counsel

“Rising Star” Lawyer Leaves Treasury Department to Join Paul Weiss

The Treasury Department has lost another top lawyer as Roberto Gonzalez is set to join law firm Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, W....

Jones Day and Three Other Top Law Firms Named in ‘Fearsome Foursome’

Jones Day has been named one of the “fearsome foursome” firms by BTI Consulting Group.....

DLA Piper Welcomes Sherwin Chen in Silicon Valley

Sherwin Chen has joined DLA Piper in its Corporate practice and Life Sciences sector.....

Why Lawyers Should Never Quit an Attorney Job Without Another Legal Job Lined Up: Law Firms Will Think You Were Fired, Crazy, Unmotivated and More

Considering leaving your law firm? You must be prepared to make a transition to another firm before you go. Otherwise, ....

The Inside Scoop on How to Hire the Very Best In-House Counsel

Are you looking to fill attorney in-house openings in your company but don't know how? Learn how to hire the attorneys ....

Morgan Lewis Perpetuates Bingham's Diversity Problem

Not only was now-defunct Bingham shoddy on partner diversity, the firm that has absorbed many of their lawyers, Morgan L....

Greenberg Traurig M & A Practice Welcomes New Member

The international multi-practice law firm Greenberg Traurig continues to grow by adding another shareholder to their M ....

Weighing Options for a Legal Career: Moving from Boutique Law Firm to Large Firm or In-House Department in New York

Question: I am a second-year associate at a New York-based boutique law firm. I am considering moving either to a large ....

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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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,....

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....

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....