Jennifer Greiner recently moderated a panel hosted by NALP, entitled “Soft Skills” Are the Hard Skills that GCs Require. The panel was comprised of two General Counsels: Jason Brown, U.S. VP, GC & Secretary, Dyson, Inc. and John Schultz, EVP, GC & Corporate...

In a job search, your relationships will prove to be one of the key factors in making a successful transition. Many people report that they landed a new position through the direct or indirect efforts of a person in their network. So, how do you begin? How do you...

Bill MurphyJr., points out in his recent article, “16 Punctuation Mistakes That Make You Look Kinda Stupid” how proper punctuation is important in written communication. We all know these things but it is helpful to be reminded. To read his article, click on the link...

As we approach the end of the first quarter of 2015, now is a great time to stop and assess your professional development and status, regardless of your profession. Where do you see yourself in one year? Five years? What do you need to accomplish to achieve your...

Adele Lemlek recently moderated a panel hosted by The New York City Bar Association, entitled How to Get on the ‘Grooming for Partnership’ List. The panel was comprised of three professionals presenting three different perspectives: Aliza Herzberg, Lead Partner,...

In our practice, we regularly see how a client’s job search process can be accelerated by the skilled use of their network. Applying to job postings, while important, is only the beginning; we advise our clients to employ a multifaceted approach in order to take...

Many of us experience anxiety and fear in connection with our jobs and career goals. We often hear from our lawyer clients that they feel insecure at their firms – a sense that they should be doing ‘more’ in order to advance their careers and cement their...

Many of you may be familiar with Amy Cuddy’s incredibly popular TED Talk from 2012 in which the social psychologist at Harvard Business School advises that everyone should spend two minutes power posing. Her studies have shown that adopting certain...

There are many factors that go into a successful interview, and the criteria oftentimes differs depending on the role for which you are interviewing. That said, there are certain fundamentals that apply to every interview situation, and are worth an occasional...