Mike Evers

May 04, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

If you don't have a good recruiter to help walk the right couple to the altar, here are a few pro tips for managing expectations.

By Mike Evers

2 minute read

April 05, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

Let's all challenge ourselves to place a higher value on life experiences that differ from our own. Differences can drive cultural change and growth.

By Mike Evers

2 minute read

March 04, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

While the current state of affairs is making life frustrating for general counsels who need to add staff, it really is a wonderful development for in-house compensation.

By Mike Evers

2 minute read

January 31, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

The unwritten rule was that later-in-career attorneys could not return to a law firm. Now, returning to law firm land is common.

By Mike Evers

4 minute read

January 04, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

The most common in-house opening by title is Senior Counsel, and, since most companies prefer to hire attorneys with in-house experience, you are all competing for the same talent. Here are my four best practices for meeting this hiring challenge.

By Mike Evers

3 minute read

December 01, 2021 | Corporate Counsel

Hiring an attorney with relevant experience who really wants the job over an attorney with shinier credentials is not settling. It's embracing the right match.

By Mike Evers

3 minute read

November 09, 2021 | Corporate Counsel

Even if your current General Counsel has only been with the company for a few years and is not close to retirement age, don't assume he or she is never leaving.

By Mike Evers

3 minute read

October 04, 2021 | Corporate Counsel

"What does my potential employer want?" If you keep this question in mind, your résumé will take on a tone of client service and flexibility.

By Mike Evers

4 minute read

September 07, 2021 | Corporate Counsel

Law departments are experiencing the tightest labor market in memory, and I have an observational theory on why.

By Mike Evers

3 minute read

August 03, 2021 | Corporate Counsel

Cybersecurity literacy has risen to the top of any continuing education must have for law department leaders.

By Mike Evers

2 minute read