Law Firms and International Expansion
Law firms use international expansion to merge with other firms as the fastest and simplest way to grow their business. With the legal industry recovering from the recession, firms forming alliances with international firms provides access to new markets and...
Read MoreOutdated and Unusual Laws
In the United States and internationally, there are numerous laws that are technically still in the books despite being outdated and unusual for modern times. In the United States, rather than having legislature take the time to remove these laws,...
Read MoreMyths About Workaholics
Do workaholics get more negative recognition than necessary? According to studies, the perceived harmful effects from overworking are not from the amount of work given, but the person’s beliefs and emotions related to the work. David Ogilvy, a famous advertising...
Read MoreWhat Is an Equity Partner?
Our experienced legal recruiting team has recruited and placed several dozen equity partners in firms all over Atlanta, GA. Becoming a partner in a law firm is a long-term goal for most associates, spending several years working, building the experience...
Read MoreRelocating for a Job
Job relocation is becoming more common in the global economy as more law firms are starting to expand to new locations both nationally and internationally. Atlas Van Line’s 46th Annual Corporate Relocation Survey stated that, in 2012, 61% of companies...
Read MoreMoving from Private Practice to In-House
Moving from being a private practice attorney to an in-house attorney has been viewed as a relief to one’s busy life. However, with more demands on attorneys, the myth of moving in-house to be more relaxed may not be as...
Read MoreCatfishing: A Rise in Online Impersonation
Finding ways to protect people from online impersonation has been growing in recent times as the number of victims of e-impersonation, a new phenomenon known as catfishing, has risen. Brought into the spotlight by the MTV show Catfish, and the...
Read MoreGetting a Job With a Low GPA or Not Attending a Top School
Getting a job at a top-tier law firm with a low GPA or without attending one of the top law schools is possible despite employers putting a significant amount of emphasis on a high GPA and school attendance. If you...
Read MoreSetting Goals
In an attempt to follow up after my last post about New Years Resolutions, I wanted to give you some more concrete ways to stick to your goals and measure your levels of success along the way. The beginning of...
Read MoreStealth Lawyer: Kelly Newsome, Yoga Instructor
Kelly transitions from a practicing attorney to a yoga instructor to improve her quality of life. She now enjoys helping other hard working women achieve peace and balance in their own lives. I wanted to share Kelly's inspiring story on...
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