Most in-house lawyers remain satisfied with their roles and would choose the career again, but advancement opportunities continue to lag behind other measures of satisfaction, according to a new Law360 Pulse report.
Most in-house lawyers remain satisfied with their roles and would choose the career again, but advancement opportunities continue to lag behind other measures of satisfaction, according to a new Law360 Pulse report.
While in-house counsel generally report they are satisfied with their jobs, crushing workloads coupled with shriveling budgets are causing serious burnout among those sandwiched between the top dogs and junior attorneys, experts said.
With just over one-third of the lawyers who participated in the In-House Counsel Satisfaction Survey saying they’re satisfied with their advancement prospects, Law360 Pulse spoke with seasoned general counsel about how they advanced in their careers.
Law360 Pulse asked corporate counsel to identify some common misconceptions about working in-house and share their thoughts on the rewards and challenges of their jobs. Here's what they said.
Corporate legal department leaders increasingly use artificial intelligence to alleviate pressures of new work, but a new survey report also shows that some worry about the risks associated with the technology.
Kent Walker, general counsel and president of global affairs for Google LLC and its parent company Alphabet Inc., said in a recent speech in Ireland that new technology has given the world "a reset button," similar to the discovery and development of algebra, but that it was incumbent on European Union leaders to streamline regulations and act as a force for growth.
Pharmaceutical company Charles River Laboratories has hired an experienced industry attorney from Alcon Inc. for the newly created role of chief legal officer, according to a Wednesday announcement.
Spelman College announced the hire of its inaugural general counsel this week, with a former in-house counsel at Kennesaw State University stepping into the role.
California-based Troutman Amin LLP is readying for an expansion into the Lone Star State with the addition of the former general counsel at automotive financier Arivo Acceptance.
Paul Hastings LLP announced Wednesday that it has tapped a former Cooley LLP partner and onetime Merck & Co. attorney to chair its life sciences transactions team.
Maggie Potter at Segal McCambridge offers advice for associates who receive unproductive criticism from superiors and tips for gently pushing back with an eye to growth and efficiency.
