Christy Neuhoff, system VP general counsel of St. Luke's Health System, discusses dealing with change in her industry, career and life in general.
Five common ways legal professionals misuse their networks, and guidelines for making sure this doesn't happen to yours.
In a market where job seekers continue to outnumber available positions, legal professionals know it can take more than solid credentials to get hired. Here are tips on what 'more' means.
This article takes a look at how herd mentality can influence ethical decisions, and how to leverage the power of the group to make effective decisions.
As corporations continue to focus on cost reduction and increased efficiency, a second wave of strategic initiatives has brought value back into the limelight. Legal departments and firms should work together to implement new practices that are mutually beneficial. You have two choices: Ride the wave or wait for it to crash down on top of you.
Important points to consider about your current position and how to keep your job safe.
In today’s competitive global economy, in-house counsel are under constant pressure to deliver increased value to the client. This InfoPAK addresses a variety of methods for increasing value by improving relationships with outside counsel. It begins by outlining the steps that in-house counsel should take before retaining outside counsel, including setting goals and defining value, creating a strategic plan, and structuring operations to achieve success. The InfoPAK then examines the steps to take after a matter requiring outside counsel arises, including determining the scope of work required, choosing the right firm and fee-structure to maximize value to the client, managing the matter as it progresses, and evaluating performance once the matter is resolved.
One of the easiest ways to acquire the traits and skills that distinguish great managers is to study what not to do. This article contains five of the most frequent mistakes rookie managers make, and suggestions about how to avoid them.
This brief resource (Quick Counsel) discusses how legal research technology is transforming the practice of law for in-house counsel and how technological advancements are saving law departments money.
Ten considerations for you and your career should your small company be acquired by a larger one.