Mike Evers

January 08, 2019 | Corporate Counsel

Whatever word we use to describe what you do for a living, however, here is what nonlawyer clients tend to hear: NO. At many companies, the prevailing view of the law department is still a hybrid of traffic cop and bureaucrat.

By Mike Evers

4 minute read

December 04, 2018 | Corporate Counsel

In my view, joining Facebook now as its general counsel is the ultimate dream job for any experienced in-house attorney.

By Mike Evers

3 minute read

November 01, 2018 | Corporate Counsel

My advice for early career law firm attorneys who envision themselves in a law department: Move at the mid to senior associate level.

By Mike Evers

4 minute read

October 08, 2018 | Corporate Counsel

Here is a tip for your own one-on-one networking, whether you are in job search mode or simply doing a great proactive job of building peer relationships: polite persistence.

By Mike Evers

3 minute read

September 10, 2018 | Corporate Counsel

This generation of law students is more keenly aware of practice options other than law firms, and some of the better students are reluctant to follow the traditional path even when it's available to them.

By Mike Evers

3 minute read

August 06, 2018 | Corporate Counsel

The most honest and helpful constructive criticism often comes from mentors, friends and outside resources (including recruiters!), people who only want success and happiness for you.

By Mike Evers

2 minute read

July 05, 2018 | Corporate Counsel

This column addresses a very specific question, which I have been asked repeatedly over the years: Should an in-house attorney get an MBA?

By Mike Evers

1 minute read

June 05, 2018 | Corporate Counsel

The results from the 2018 Career Satisfaction survey for in-house counsel make it abundantly clear that most of you crave upward mobility.

By Mike Evers

4 minute read

May 03, 2018 | Corporate Counsel

Every general counsel understands the importance of hiring the right people. Take your time. And do your best to take control of the process.

By Mike Evers

3 minute read

April 05, 2018 | Corporate Counsel

Today, I expect typos. On resumes! From attorneys who graduated from Top 20 law schools. It may surprise you that the worst offenders are not unemployed lawyers with below market pedigree.

By Mike Evers

2 minute read