Victoria Ostrander

March 17, 2023 | Corporate Counsel

 The organization's Chief Legal Officer, perhaps teaming with the Chief Compliance Officer, is the logical executive to advise the board, its committees and executive leadership on the appropriate response to the important new DOJ compliance policies.

By Michael W. Peregrine

5 minute read

February 21, 2023 | The American Lawyer

Placement professionals from around the country highlight what lateral talent wants, who is hiring, what practices are hot, who is getting signing bonuses or guarantees, what challenges firms will face, and opportunities for success in 2023.

By ALM Staff

1 minute read

February 17, 2023 | The American Lawyer

Among the high number of lateral moves in 2022, these generated the most buzz.

By ALM Staff

1 minute read

February 13, 2023 | The American Lawyer

In-house consultant Susan Hackett and legal marketing consultant Deborah Farone offer examples of what happens when the industry focuses on small tweaks, collaboration with colleagues and clients, and adds in a dash of empathy.

By Deborah Farone and Susan Hackett

10 minute read

January 18, 2023 | National Law Journal

ALM's Elite Trial Lawyers recognizes U.S. based law firms that have performed exemplary and cutting-edge work on behalf of plaintiffs. The 2023 awards will maintain the same prestige as they've always had, spotlighting industry-leading plaintiffs lawyers and firms.

By Victoria Ostrander

5 minute read

January 03, 2023 | The American Lawyer

Nixon Peabody's Phil Taub and former Navy SEAL Jason Kuhn say a shift in mindset and the application of some SEAL tenets can go a long way in overcoming the challenges of Big Law.

By Phil Taub and Jason Kuhn

8 minute read

December 28, 2022 | The American Lawyer

After reading "Think Again," Mayer Brown chair Jon Van Gorp reflects on how the ability to rethink and unlearn may be the cognitive skill that matters the most in our fast-changing world.

By Jon Van Gorp

5 minute read

December 16, 2022 | The American Lawyer

Making the move in-house may require lawyers to draw upon different skill sets than they are used to. Career coach Lauren Krasnow outlines those key attributes below.

By Lauren G. Krasnow

6 minute read

December 12, 2022 | The American Lawyer

In a follow-up to her piece on how to give feedback, leadership coach Lauren Krasnow explains how associates should look to get and receive feedback.

By Lauren G. Krasnow

6 minute read

December 01, 2022 | The American Lawyer

Schulte Roth & Zabel co-managing partner Marc Elovitz argues for business professionals to be included in more client-facing activities and treated as equal to attorneys.

By Marc Elovitz, co-managing partner, Schulte Roth & Zabel

3 minute read