Stephen Kaplan

Stephen Kaplan

August 29, 2013 | Corporate Counsel

A healthy network may make busy in-house counsel more productive

The well-worn axiom Its WHO you know is a clich, and we cynical lawyers hate clichs. But they form for a reason. They stand the test of time.

By Stephen Kaplan

4 minute read

April 30, 2013 | Corporate Counsel

Why building your personal brand is important

This issue of InsideCounsel focuses on the continuing social media discussion.

By Stephen Kaplan

7 minute read

December 20, 2012 | Corporate Counsel

Know your company and you'll earn its respect

In-house counsel should find their place inside the ever-changing business arena

By Stephen Kaplan

4 minute read

August 22, 2012 | Corporate Counsel

6 steps to getting organized

Improve your operations and time management with these tips

By Stephen Kaplan

8 minute read

June 30, 2012 | Corporate Counsel

Learning to say "no" will protect you and your company

You can't keep all the spinning plates of your clients' requests balanced forever

By Stephen Kaplan

3 minute read

April 29, 2012 | Corporate Counsel

Don't be afraid to welcome electronic overlords

In-house counsel must embrace the technology revolution in the legal department

By Stephen Kaplan

7 minute read

December 31, 2011 | Corporate Counsel

In-house counsel must tailor their work to best serve their clients

In a recent article for this publication, in order to take the first step in defining value, I stated that being risk-averse in nature, in-house attorneys may default to a large firm to ensure they do not subject themselves to Monday morning quarterbacking by their clients and other lawyers.

By Stephen Kaplan

4 minute read

June 24, 2011 | Inside Counsel

Inside Experts: Evolution of the firm/client relationship

This series focuses on evolution of the firm/client relationship. The first step in the evolution is a foundational one. What do the parties need/want to define such a relationship as successful?

By Stephen Kaplan

5 minute read