Legal Workforce

The rising profile of the Corporate Security Executive

This blog post was written by Michael Gips, JD, CPP, CSyP, CAE, and principal of Global Insights in Professional Security; and A.J. Cook, who is…

Legal Executive Institute July 24, 2020

Outlaws: The legal framework for online harassment of the LGBTQ community is too lax, privacy expert says

This article has been updated in light of the recent Supreme Court ruling on LGBTQ rights. Almost three-quarters LGBTQ individuals have reported being personally attacked…

Natalie Runyon June 11, 2020

How flexible work arrangements are enabling lawyers’ creativity

For many lawyers, the idea of creative expression seems like a pipe dream — a luxury reserved for people who don’t measure time against a…

Sara Eng May 13, 2020

Workplace predictions for employees post-crisis

What will the new normal be for employees in the workplace is a big question to ponder as business organizations contemplate returning to work and…

Natalie Runyon May 07, 2020

Expanding the image of leadership for Asian Pacific American lawyers

When Andrew Yang became the first man of Asian American descent to run for president it “was a culturally significant moment for Asian Americans” and…

Next Gen Leadership: Advancing Lawyers of Color May 05, 2020

How Work Flexibility Is Helping Solve for the Gender Pay Gap

The gender pay gap in the U.S. has been in the spotlight in recent years, and the legal industry has been subject to its fair…

Sara Eng April 10, 2020

UPFRONT & PERSONAL: Speaking with Chris Young, GC of Ironclad

We continue our monthly feature, “Upfront & Personal”, a column created by Rose Ors that brings “the person behind the title” to the forefront in…

Rose D. Ors December 09, 2019

New Podcast: Defining Moments: Insights into the Lawyers Soul

This past Spring, Melanie Bragg, author and solo practicing lawyer at Bragg Law PC, published her third book, Defining Moments: Insights into the Lawyers Soul.…

Natalie Runyon November 19, 2019

For Legal Employers: How to Minimize the Impact of Double-Barreled Bias Affecting Women of Color Attorneys

Kristen D. Hardy, legal counsel at a Fortune 1000 manufacturing corporation based in the U.S., recently wrote Don’t Forget about Women Lawyers of Color in…

Next Gen Leadership: Advancing Lawyers of Color November 11, 2019

Moving Lawyer Well-Being to the Bottom Line

According to an article from earlier this year, between 21% and 36% of practice lawyers are problem drinkers. Further, 28% suffer from depression; 19% struggle…

Natalie Runyon November 06, 2019

Instilling a Growth Mindset: The Art of “First Times”

Being recognized at work is not only about working hard and smart but also about having the right mindset and right attitude. It’s how we…

Maha Abboud October 30, 2019

New Podcast: Up-Skilling the Legal Profession — Addressing Today’s Legal Talent Gaps

What are the skills that the legal industry needs to develop and integrate in an era of rapid technological and business model transformation? In a…

David Curle October 23, 2019