By Julie Brush | December 5, 2017
In an employer's ideal world, a candidate's references would provide a treasure trove of information … from the minutiae of their legal experience to the skeletons in their closet.
By Julie Brush | November 28, 2017
Employers who hire legal professionals do not expect a candidate's numerical GPA to be included on the resume. Nor do they assume that if the GPA is missing from the CV the grades are subpar or a candidate is engaging in funny business.
By Julie Brush | November 22, 2017
Being in a job for “a long time” is kind of like sitting in your favorite easy chair. It's comfortable. It's familiar. It's ... easy.…
By Alanna Clair and Shari Klevens | November 22, 2017
Attorneys often think that an aggressive approach to litigation is part of the duty to act as a zealous advocate for clients. But attorneys who represent debt collectors may face additional risks, because California courts have held that litigation tactics may constitute violations of statutes prohibiting unfair debt collection practices.
By Julie Brush | November 20, 2017
I'm a junior litigation partner at a mid-sized law firm. I have great credentials and trial experience, but no portable book of business. Will I be able to “upgrade” to a big firm as a partner?
By Ben Feuer | November 17, 2017
The so-called "Imperial Presidency" has its roots in a tale about a phony wedding contract, a femme fatale with a sharpshooter's eye, the notoriously hot-tempered former California Supreme Court Justice who fell in love with her, and a U.S. Marshal who killed him on a train while defending a sitting U.S. Supreme Court Justice.
By William W. Bedsworth | November 16, 2017
I sit down every month feeling like I should start with an apology to all the people who will come to this page and think, "Aw jeez, not this guy again."
By Julie Brush | November 14, 2017
Professional references are an important part of the hiring process. And a positive endorsement can serve as the exclamation point at the end of a quality candidacy.
By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair | November 8, 2017
As part of the process of renewing or replacing legal malpractice insurance, law firms are typically required to complete an application. Law firms that treat the application as a formality and fail to give the application the proper amount of consideration, do so at their own risk. Indeed, an inaccurate response on the application can lead to severe consequences for the firm.
By Julie Brush | November 7, 2017
If the new role you are assuming has greater responsibilities, then asking for an increase in salary is reasonable. But before you embark on your quest for more, I recommend that you prepare and craft your request wisely. Because without a persuasive … and humble pitch, you won't get very far.
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