The role of an in-house law department is a relatively new phenomenon. Twenty-five years ago, it would have been highly unlikely to find a major corporation with more than a few of its own staff lawyers. These days, not only do we find most companies with their own dream legal teams, we also observe them […]

Networking has been turned on its head in the last decade. As executive search experts, we hear from young lawyers and accountants who are striving to build their client base that networking is essential. Those occupying a senior executive or management position may question this need in their own roles.  However, a corporate image is […]

Traditionally, when a company chose a law firm or a lawyer, they relied on good old-fashioned connections – the person you teed off with every Friday morning on the golf course, your brother-in-law’s brother-in-law, or your dentist’s cousin. The one thing these people all had in common was they were recommended to you by somebody […]

Work-life balance. Does it exist in today’s world? Many believe that the ability to maintain a clear divide between business and personal is virtually impossible. While this concept is indeed becoming increasingly difficult with the massive growth in electronic communications, finding that right balance requires a commitment from the employer and of course, the employee. […]

Finding the right job is often hard enough. But how do you know that a new job is right for you when that long-anticipated offer finally arrives? The phrase “right for you” could hold many different meanings depending on your circumstances.  For the sake of this article, let’s assume you’re gainfully employed in an executive […]

The recent exodus of 13 corporate mining and securities lawyers from Fraser Milner Casgrain LLP to Bennett Jones LLP was the most visible example of the fallout from FMC’s mega-merger with Dentons, but it also reflects a more low-profile but growing story. Lawyers, and increasingly senior partners, are switching firms. At least that’s what Warren […]

It has been long been said that technology will eventually displace millions of jobs. Robots can now do amazing things, assembly lines are increasingly more automated, and we’re only scratching the surface of possibilities. However, when it comes to professional services, human-to-human interaction, and most importantly, advice is essential.  That’s why it’s troublesome to see […]