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In addition to the basics, getting a mentor, understanding the office politics and making yourself indispensable to the senior attorneys, learning the technology is an easy way to distinguish yourself. E-discovery is the future. You will want to know how it works and...
Regardless of where you are in your career, staying connected to a network is a necessary part of your professional life and advancement. It is to you to set up your networking meetings – whether for coffee, lunch or a phone call. When connecting with a friend or...
Last week, Greiner Consulting was proud to serve as a co-sponsor of the NYCBA’s Committee on Women in the Legal Profession’s “Power of the Purse,” a powerhouse panel presentation with six women general counsel. These dynamic women shared their stories and insights on...
Practicing law alone is challenging. Introduce heavy caseloads across multiple jurisdictions or major transactions with countless parties and the demands often become enormous. When structuring an organizational management plan to tackle hard cases, lawyers can...
If you work long hours, stop. Yes, you heard that right. Still do your job, and do it well, but don’t commit all your time to your current job. Fulfill all your responsibilities including client service. Promptly answer your emails, and return all calls from your...
In counseling young attorneys who are just starting their careers, we advise them think about and develop a plan for success. A critical element to that success is building the right relationships both internally at their firms/organizations and externally. In law...
In an era driven by technology, many of the conversations we would have face-to-face are now taking place digitally. “10 Ways to Have Better Conversations,” by Celeste Headlee is a Ted talk you shouldn’t miss. Drawn from years of experience in news and broadcasting,...
When advising clients on how to enhance their personal profile and network using LinkedIn, we always encourage them to select the option, make my photo “visible to everyone.” In determining who is able to view your profile picture, we emphasize inclusivity...
In the face of a challenging or unexpected question, professionals can experience anxiety and stress at work if they feel caught off guard. Given how critical communication is to success in the workplace, it pays to be able to think on your feet. Whether you’re...
Many of our clients seek advice on how to move in-house with the goal of one day becoming General Counsel. When embarking on that path, it is crucial to develop an expansive skill set that reaches well beyond subject matter expertise and basic client relationship...