By: Karen Anderson
“Sit,” I said firmly. Nothing. “Stella, sit.” This time with a little more authority and perhaps a tad louder. Still nothing. “Oh, you’re such a good girl and I know you want to do what Mommy says…
Creating An Effective Attorney Resume
By: Dawn Lowe
Think Prom 1970’s. Think light blue tuxedo with an overly wide satin lapel. Think large black bow tie topping a ruffled shirt. Look a little closer… Is that blue trim on the ruffles? A cummerbund is awkwardly…
In-House Female Lawyers Earn Less Than Their Male Counterparts
By: Karen Anderson
Let’s talk about what we learned in kindergarten about playing fairly. First and foremost, take turns. Follow the rules of the game. Don’t make up new rules as you play. Be nice. DON’T BE A SORE LOSER…
In-House Legal Departments Are Re-Thinking Hiring Traditions
By: Vanessa Vidal
We all have our traditions that we hang on to year after year; a turkey dinner on Thanksgiving, no white shoes after Labor Day, hot wings for the Super Bowl. Before you dwell too much on not…
ESQ Recruiting Partners With Rimini Street To Hire Top Legal Gun
September 2013
Rimini Street announced yesterday that it has hired top legal gun Daniel Winslow to head up its law department as it heads into a courtroom showdown with Oracle. ESQ Recruiting is delighted to have successfully partnered with Rimini Street in…
Do You Have The Little Something Extra To Go In-House?
By: Leslie White
If you want to take you legal practice in-house, you need to be prepared for a challenging job search ahead. While corporate legal departments and companies have increased their hiring in recent months, there are just as…
Hispanic Executive Magazine Interviews Vanessa Vidal
By: Karen Andersonl
Hispanic Executive Magazine Interviews Vanessa Vidal…
Why Are Women Attorneys Unhappy
By: Vanessa Vidal
Have we come a long way baby? When it comes to female lawyers at law firms, the answers may be a resounding no. While women represent approximately 45% of associates, the only represent 20% of partners…
Firm Profits Verses In-House Savings
By: Karen Anderson
As more in-house lawyers question the billable hour and continue to lean towards value-based alternative fee arrangements (VBFs), law firms are quick to counter that the economy is picking and that discounted fees may be nearing an…
A Gen Y Guide To Getting And Keeping A Legal Job
By: Lauren Williamson, InsideCounsel
With top tier firms shedding associates and in-house legal departments tightening their belts, it’s a tough time for young attorneys to enter the workforce. But there are ways to stand out from the pack. Here, experts…