Legal.io Newsletter - April 9, 2021
Published weekly on Friday, the Legal.io Newsletter covers the latest in legal, talent & tech.
Published weekly on Friday, the Legal.io Newsletter covers the latest in legal, talent & tech.
Published weekly on Friday, the Legal.io Newsletter covers the latest in legal, talent & tech.
Many attorneys end up accepting pay cuts when taking an in-house position. How do they look back on these decisions?
Cover letters are key tools for showing a potential employer who you are and why you’d be a good fit for the firm where you want to work. But how can you make yours stand out and give firms an outstanding first impression? Let’s look at ...
We all know the feeling. You’ve breezily agreed to a deadline which seemed to be a comfortable distance away at the time. But the crunch date is approaching at 100 miles per hour and you don’t have the work done – you’re going to miss th...
The majority of recruitment nowadays takes place online. But how can you use your online presence to attract the employees you need to grow your firm? The biggest law firms are likely already doing this – but if you’re a small or medium-...
‘ERG’ is a term that is increasingly heard in the workplace - an Employee Resource Group.
The field of immigration law lends itself well to predictable pricing arrangements. This guide provides an overview of attorney fees for temporary visas and green cards.
Building a diverse workforce is a key objective for firms to keep in mind in their recruitment strategies. And firms where remote working is common have a number of advantages in achieving this target. How so? Let’s have a look at some w...
Often, legal ops teams and vendors do not conceptualize their relationship as a partnership. Rather, they often think of their interaction simply as a business transaction between a service provider and a consumer. But there are a num...
If you’re trying to advance your career within your firm and you’re thinking about management, there’s a lot to consider. Being a people manager is an entirely different set of skills from any other job within a firm even if you’re worki...
Did you know that hunter-gatherers need to work for only around 20 hours per week to feed themselves? That was the norm throughout most of human history, but when human beings first discovered agriculture and began living in settled comm...
Hands have been shaken on your job offer (most likely by email) and arrangements have been set. Now it’s time for the job to begin. Perhaps you feel yourself transported back to the first day of elementary school as you put on your smart...
You open your inbox to see an unread message. It’s good news: the subject line reads ‘Offer of Employment’! But alas, the sender is not quite who you were most hoping to hear from. Your first choice - Dream Firm - are apparently still po...
Many people think they need their resumé to be peppered with illustrious, big-name firms in order to stand out. The irony, though, is that simply having worked for a company with an office in every global financial center doesn’t actuall...
Legal Operations is a growing field, creating opportunities for an increasing number of talented individuals from a range of disciplines. Do you have what it takes to join this cutting edge department? Let’s take a look at the skills you...
In today’s legal world, data is king. With high-profile privacy lawsuits in the daily legal news spotlight, an ever-increasing number of countries and US states are adopting privacy integrity laws. The repercussions of companies not comp...
Reddit consists of a huge number of communities that host vivid discussion on a wide variety of topics. Here are twenty subreddits frequented by legal professionals, and those interested in the law.
As remote positions grow in the legal industry, it's important to understand what is appropriate and beneficial in a business video chat.
With stronger cloud tools, improved security, and wider connectivity - there isn't any reason why law firms cannot adopt sensible remote work policies.
Mar 24, 2020A look at how much lawyers make in every US state, based on statistics by the Bureau of Labor.
As of July 2019, these are the 10 largest US law firms by number of lawyers.
A look at the percentage of female equity partners in the 10 largest U.S. law firms.
A list of the largest law firms in the United States by total number of attorneys, broken down by number of partners and associates.
One of the issues facing today's legal marketplace is the complete lack of price transparency. The Legal.io pricing tool shows hourly rate and salary data on a range of practice areas and markets.
Each month we're doing a general counsel spotlight on some of the most innovative and forward thinking minds in the industry.
The internet is full of opportunities for distraction, and sometimes it is important to put in place some processes to ensure you keep control over your time. These are my 3 favorite plugins to stay focussed and on task.
Although no clients will neatly fit into each of the four categories outlined below, it helps to recognize patterns in behavior and motivation.
When working with people everyday, forming a bond is natural. In this article we’ll address how best to approach a coworkers’ stress.
Modernizing your practice can be daunting and overwhelming, so this article will address key ways in which you can update your digital presence.
Tips and tricks for balancing your personal and professional life
A case study on Zappos and how to set your firm out from the competition.
Goal setting for entrepreneurial law firms and attorneys
We are excited to announce the launch of our free repository of legal playbooks, checklists, documents and templates.
Starting a business requires many steps, and takes hard work and dedication. This guide covers ten things you should think about to increase your chances of success.
If you are starting a business, it’s important to understand your federal, state, and local tax requirements.
An overview of the licenses and permits needed to start a business.
A guide to when and why to form a corporate entity, selecting the right corporate form, and other things to think about when creating a legal entity.
Guide to bar association licensing authorities in the United States and abroad.
Are you getting the most out of your paralegals or considering hiring one? Maximize the support you receive using these simple steps.
Key components for a successful collaboration.
The common threads woven throughout all of these changes include an increasing demand for employee flexibility and the use of legal technology tools.
In the digital age, your website is the modern equivalent of a business card.
Training is often an important part of advancing in a career or being skilled at a job.
The opportunities are endless for outsourcing tasks to a virtual assistant.
Tax information for businesses & individuals
Most startups, especially the ones pushing the envelope, are struggling to decide whether, when, and how to hire a full-time or part-time general counsel.
Going into business with a partner can be a great way to work. Two heads are often better than one.
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