In Their Words: Career Advice from 9 Successful General Counsel
Throughout my tenure with Evers Legal, I have had the honor and privilege to chat with some of the most successful in-house lawyers in the business. In the past two years, I’ve interviewed a lawyer at the world’s largest retailer, two in the higher education field,...Karen Shaff is right at home as GC of Principal Financial
Karen Shaff may not have known at an early age that she was destined to be a lawyer, but her family and friends did. Shaff grew up in Clinton, Iowa, where she attended elementary and high school. Shaff decided to head to Northwestern University for her undergraduate...How to ask CEO Santa for New Headcount
Happy holidays! What would you like to see in your law department’s stocking this year? Have you asked CEO Santa for an increased budget in 2017? If so, my guess is that Santa wanted a whole lot of information to back-up the request. Last month, I moderated a panel at...Going beyond the resume
Pre-column note: Just at press time, we took an order from a great long-term client, Principal Financial Group. Competitive compensation and relocation package for ERISA attorneys who will consider the Des Moines, Iowa location. This is a terrific law department,...Law school reunions: don’t miss out on these great networking opportunities
The law school reunion. Depending on the type of person you are, you either look forward to it or feel disinterested at the idea of going. Law school reunions can be fun or uncomfortable, a waste of time or invaluably productive. It’s all about your attitude and how...Jockey’s General Counsel and his unconventional career path
As the SVP of human resources, general counsel and secretary of Jockey International, Mark Jaeger is right where he wants to be in his career. Growing up in the Chicago suburbs, Jaeger was a good student with an interest in business and law. As an undergrad at...“Temp to Perm” hiring best practices
Tips and ideas for our clients who use Adjunct Counsel: Inside Counsel best practices column.A Winding Path: Bill Caruso’s Journey to DeVry’s Legal Department
For F. Willis (Bill) Caruso Jr., law was in his blood. Both of his parents, his mother’s parents, and several siblings and extended family members were all lawyers he admired as he grew up in the west suburbs of Chicago. It seemed he was destined to be a lawyer, but...5 Insights That Will Help Ensure Your Resume Ages Gracefully
Writing a great resume can be challenging for any lawyer. It’s a competitive profession, and one that’s replete with intelligent, experienced, hard-working achievers. It’s important to stand out among an already elite group. But the task of developing a strong,...
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