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Vanessa Blum

Vanessa Blum

Vanessa is ALM's Vice President of Legal Product Innovation and executive editor of Law.com Radar. Contact Vanessa at [email protected]. On Twitter: @vanessablum.

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October 10, 2018 | Law.com

Listen Up, Counselor! Here's How to Get What You Want From Clients

Craving clear instructions? Wishing for repeat business? In three decades as a law firm partner, I've figured out it's up to me to create the right conditions.

By Alexander M. Geisler

4 minute read

October 05, 2018 | Law.com

From Federal Judge to Private Practice: Why This Debevoise Partner Left His Ultimate Dream Job

Serving as a federal judge in the Eastern District of New York was “the best job in the world,” says Debevoise partner John Gleeson. So why give it up?

By Vanessa Blum | Leigh Jones

1 minute read

September 28, 2018 | Law.com

Beyond the Buzzwords: Getting Real About Law Firm Innovation

Law.com senior reporter Karen Sloan talks with Michele DeStefano, author of  "Legal Upheaval: A Guide to Creativity, Collaboration, and Innovation in Law," about the ways that law firms need to evolve, and how they can get there.

By Leigh Jones | Vanessa Blum

1 minute read

September 28, 2018 | Law.com

Beyond the Buzzwords: Getting Real About Law Firm Innovation

Law.com senior reporter Karen Sloan talks with Michele DeStefano, author of  “Legal Upheaval: A Guide to Creativity, Collaboration, and Innovation in Law," about the ways that law firms need to evolve, and how they can get there.

By Leigh Jones | Vanessa Blum

1 minute read

September 26, 2018 | Law.com

5 Things You Need to Realize About Your Realization Rate

Don't ignore your realization rate, take control. Need a reason? It matters a lot to the people who determine your pay.

By Alexander M. Geisler

4 minute read

September 21, 2018 | Law.com

Post Quinn Emanuel Split, Faith Gay Dishes on Boutique Ambitions

The Careerist Vivia Chen talks with the Selendy & Gay partner as part of a podcast series focused on the successes and struggles of prominent women lawyers.

By Leigh Jones | Vanessa Blum

1 minute read

September 14, 2018 | Law.com

Paul Clement Is Stoked for Brett Kavanaugh and the Term Ahead

The Kirkland & Ellis partner reflects on Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation hearings, his judicial philosophy and what to expect in the coming Supreme Court term.

By Vanessa Blum | Leigh Jones

2 minute read

September 14, 2018 | Litigation Daily

Paul Clement on Brett Kavanaugh and the Term Ahead

The Kirkland & Ellis partner reflects on Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation hearings, his judicial philosophy and what to expect in the coming Supreme Court term.

By Vanessa Blum

2 minute read

September 13, 2018 | Law.com

Learn More: Why GCs Are Coming Together to Help Women Perfect Their Pitch

Join ALM's editors for a free call on Monday, Sept. 17 to learn more about “Perfecting Your Pitch”— a training and networking opportunity for women lawyers this fall in New York and San Francisco.

By Law.com Editors

2 minute read

September 07, 2018 | Law.com

Stay Tuned! Your Weekend Lineup From Legal Speak

Legal Speak is on break but we'll be back next week with fresh podcasts. Is there an issue related to the legal industry that you think would make a great podcast? We want to hear from you.

By Vanessa Blum | Leigh Jones

3 minute read