This article relays the importance of translating complex jargon into simple language so that counsel can be clear and transparent.
This article discusses the basic principles and considerations to take into account when working in a different country from the personal experience of an American lawyer working in France.
This article contains tips for becoming your own best career advocate.
Even though in-house lawyers deal with clients who are crisis, they still have a reason to smile and be thankful. Find out why.
This article reflects on the human need to be acknowledged; it looks at various scenarios in which people go unseen or are hyper-visible.
The report, Technology’s Transformation of the Legal Field, is part of Robert Half Legal’s 12th annual Future Law Office project. Following are highlights from the research.
Negotiating a contract is a hybrid legal and business function that is often performed by business people with no formal legal education. During contract negotiations, different rules and obligations apply to a lawyer depending on whether the party on the other side of the table is represented by counsel. Learn about these rules so as not to be caught on the wrong end of a deal.
This article points out that the value of an in-house legal department is not in cash generated but costs avoided.
This interview with Jonathan Maphosa provides tips and insights on practicing law in South Africa from the perspective of an in-house lawyer.
Sample performance metrics chart to keep track of performance of outside counsel.