Debra Frank Montero

July 24, 2019 | Daily Business Review

As data security challenges continue to escalate, many law firms and corporate legal departments are upping their efforts to strengthen cyber defenses and minimize risks.

By Debra Frank Montero

3 minute read

December 06, 2018 | Daily Business Review

What is a “lateral move”? It's the move a lawyer makes, either within their current company or to a new organization with similar title, pay and responsibility according to salary.com.

By Debra Frank Montero

5 minute read

August 13, 2018 | Daily Business Review

Throughout the remainder of 2018, litigation should yield the greatest legal job prospects. More than half (52 percent) of U.S.-based lawyers surveyed by Robert Half Legal expect the litigation practice area to be the top driver of job growth at their law firms or companies in the second half of 2018, followed by general business or commercial law (12 percent) and real estate (9 percent).

By Debra Frank Montero

5 minute read

May 07, 2018 | Daily Business Review

The latest trend in hiring for law firms and in-house legal departments? Hybrid paralegals—these positions bring the greatest value and are in demand. As clients seek legal services at lower costs, the need for multifaceted support staff grows.

By Debra Frank Montero

5 minute read

April 10, 2018 | Daily Business Review

Happy employees are good for business, according to a Robert Half study on workplace happiness, It's Time We All Work Happy™. They're more loyal, productive, healthier and motivated to contribute to their company's bottom line.

By Debra Frank Montero

5 minute read

January 11, 2018 | Daily Business Review

In the summer of 2016, Cravath, Swaine & Moore rocked the legal world by raising starting salaries for associates from $160,000 to $180,000. Shortly…

By Debra Frank Montero

5 minute read