Congrats to R3-100 recipients
Inside Counsel recently came out with it’s third annual list of DGC/AGC level attorneys who are ready to assume General Counsel positions. R3-100 stands for, essentially, the 100 top women in-house counsel who are Ready for GC roles within the next three years...References are powerful weapons in your job search arsenal
Most people think of references as a list of three people you hand over to a prospective employer after the company has decided it wants to hire you. But a proactive and strategic reference can help you long before you receive an offer, especially if you might need...Socializing with service providers: take you out to the ballgame?
So, this is not really an invitation. But it could be. I’m not sure. Would you like one? I seek your input on the pros and cons of socializing with outside service providers. Earlier this month, I wrote a column for Inside Counsel addressing corporate social activity...Chicago native and successful lawyer settles in as GC of Hub Group
Doug Beck moved around a lot as a kid. Born in the western suburbs of Chicago, Beck moved to Kentucky, New Jersey, then back to Chicago, then on to Tennessee and Nevada during childhood, thanks to his father’s job as a technology executive for various companies. But...Personal advocate: Meredith Ritchie from paralegal to general counsel
Chicago-native Meredith Ritchie had her sights set on a career in broadcast journalism. Growing up in the north shore suburbs, Ritchie graduated from New Trier High School and headed to New York, where she attended a small liberal arts institution, Hamilton College....Cybersecurity is the new insecurity
The general counsel role continues to expand, and in-house lawyers are integral players in business development activity. But the most important piece of any GC’s job description remains as simple as this: Protect the Company. Accordingly, I often ask our clients:...Guest columnist Sheila Nielsen discusses applying creativity in your job search
Sitting in for Meredith Haydon this issue, we welcome Sheila Nielsen as our guest columnist for Your Career. This is an interesting take on the value of creativity in your networking efforts. Sheila is a believer in making your own luck, a theme that runs throughout...55% of Law Departments added Headcount in 2014
If survey summary info and pie charts are to be believed… according to Corporate Counsel’s 2014 law department benchmarking survey, 55% of law departments increased headcount last year. That looks and feels about right to us, and it’s an...4 Tips for becoming a successful networker
Networking. Many believe it’s essential to building a successful career in any profession. And in law, that sentiment is especially true. But despite networking’s inarguable value, lawyers often find it to be a challenge—even a downright chore. While effective...
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