Can I count alternative portable business with my regular portable business?
Answer: The short answer is “yes.”For background, see my prior article on “Calculating Portable...
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Pathways Personnel
Professional Overview Chris Crowley is the owner and president of Pathways Personnel, a placement firm that...
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William A. Sugarman, Astor Professional Search
Professional Overview William A. Sugarman, Esq., is the Founder and President of Astor Professional Search...
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I got laid off and am willing to work anywhere. Why aren't firms considering me?
Answer: Think of finding your ideal job a little like finding a mate. If you are willing to go just...
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Should I look for other opportunities if my firm recently laid off staff?
Answer: Put simply, yes. Looking into other possibilities is certainly not an overreaction to this...
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What's your advice on trying out another practice area in my current law firm?
Answer: Before I get to whether you have to leave your firm, I want you to ask yourself why you work in the...
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Richard Rice, Legal Division Vice-President for firstPro Inc.
Professional Overview Richard Rice is the Senior Vice President of the legal division for firstPro, Inc., a...
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What qualifies as "reasonable" travel expenses when asking for reimbursement?
Answer: Although circumstances will differ from situation to situation, as a general rule of thumb...
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The Jameson Group
Professional Overview John Jameson is the principal and founder of The Jameson Group (TJG), a legal search...
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Will I Be Happier at Another Firm, or Are They All Just Basically the Same?
Answer: Just as corporations are not all alike, neither are law firms. There are obvious differences in...
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Law Resources
Professional Overview Heidi Gottberg is the Branch Manager for the Chicago office of Law Resources, a...
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I've Done IP Litigation - Why Won't Firms Look at Me for IP Positions?
Answer: I get a lot of inquiries from attorneys who are trying to make a lateral move to an IP group, and...
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Watanabe Nason & Schwartz
Professional Overview Mo Lee is a legal recruiter at Watanabe Nason & Schwartz, LLC, a search firm based in...
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I have an offer from a competing firm, so should I accept my current firm's counteroffer?
Answer: (PART I) No, you should not. Also, while this essay uses an example of an associate, the advice is...
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Continuum Legal
Professional Overview Sarah Epstein Bowman, Esq. is the Director & Senior Vice President of Continuum...
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What factors should I consider when thinking of moving from a big downtown firm to a smaller one?
Answer: I talk to many associates in large cities who have to commute long distances in order to reach...
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Davis Search
Professional Overview Holly Davis is the founder and President of Davis Search (DS), LLC, an Atlanta based...
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When relocating, should I wait until I pass the California bar before I apply for positions there?
Answer: It’s terrific that you recognize that the California Bar is so important to firms in this state....
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Miller Sabino & Lee Legal Placement Services
Professional Overview Stacy Miller Azcarate, Esq. is the founder Miller Sabino & Lee (MSL), an award...
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When asked about "salary expectations" in an interview how should I respond?
Answer: You should not beat yourself up for flubbing the question. It is a very hard question, especially...
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Search For Excellence
Professional Overview F. Kendall Sharp owns and runs Search For Excellence (SFE), Inc., a legal search firm...
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Are there lateral opportunities for a Non-equity Tax Partner without portable business?
Answer: The answer to this question depends on a number of factors, including your area(s) of tax...
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After giving notice, what should be done to wrap things up at my current firm?
Answer: It’s great that your firm is giving you two weeks to wind everything down. This is a period of...
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Wilcox and Hackett, LLC
Professional Overview Andrew Wilcox owns and runs Wilcox and Hackett, LLC, a legal search and consulting...
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What Should I Do If I Don't Hear Back After A Good Interview?
Answer: As frustrating as it is to not hear back from a potential employer, you are not alone.It is very...
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Kruza Legal Search
Professional Overview Steven Kruza owns and runs Kruza Legal Search, a legal search firm based in...
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How can I look for a job without burning bridges with my current employer?
Answer: It is very difficult to look for a new position while you are employed. However, the vast majority...
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Is a phone or video interview less important than an in-person one?
Answer: Absolutely not, and in today's hyper competitive legal market, any interview request you receive...
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Frink-Hamlett Legal Solutions
Professional Overview Katherine Frink-Hamlett, Esq., is president and founder of Frink-Hamlett Legal...
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How soon should I start my lateral job search?
Answer: Thank you for your question. The short answer is "No! You can start looking right away!" As you may...
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