Tag Archive for ‘staying in the law’
Are you Committed to Changing the Legal Profession for the Better? Sign the Manifesto.
Are you an innovator? A maverick? A pathfinder? A Legal Rebel? Aspiring to be one? If you’re creating your own path or looking to create your own, you may be interested in the Legal Rebels Manifesto.
And if right now you’re only wondering if the grass is greener on the other [...]
Staying Marketable, Connected and Visible While Laid-Off, Between Jobs or ‘Detoured’
If you’re looking to keep your hand in the law or find opportunities while “at-home” or between jobs, you can’t miss this free ABA Podcast, Staying Marketable, Staying Connected, and Staying Visible. I (Julie Tower-Pierce) moderate this informative discussion, featuring the dream-team of lawyer visibility:
Carolyn Elefant, creator of MyShingle.com, the first blog and online [...]
The Secret to Getting the Life you Want in the Law: Self-Marketing
Even if you’re not obsessed with designer labels, I bet you can quickly rattle off a bunch of brands and immediately have some idea of the products those brands reflect.
Well, if you dream about being a top lawyer or achieving that perfect work/life balance in the law, it’s time to think about self-marketing (a.k.a. building [...]
The Grass Is Always Greener
Guest blogger and Lawyer/Mom, Amy Epstein Gluck, concludes that the Grass is Always Greener (on the other side, of course!), as she tells Darling Hill readers about her experience trying to launch her own legal services company.
My own business. No more reviews where I have to write the same thing about myself and my work [...]
Michelle Obama’s Call to Service: Are You Ready Lawyer Moms and Dads?
If you’re on the Obama email list, you may have just received Michelle Obama’s email calling ordinary citizens to service, asking Americans to commit to some form of service – whether giving blood, volunteering at a homeless shelter or mentoring youth-at-risk.
As lawyers we are uniquely positioned to engage in a wide range of volunteer / [...]
On the Bookshelf: Create Your Own Direction in the Law
There’s never been a better time to go solo, hang your own shingle, or start your own business. Why? Because there’s an exploding number of resources and support available to launch lawyers into alternative paths and careers beyond or alongside the law. Whether you’re a stay-at-home lawyer, work-at-home attorney, planning a career [...]
Lawyer Redefined: Meet Ellen Swain Veen, Lawyer, Award Winning Playwright and Novelist
When a New Year begins, do you get the urge to overhaul your life? Well, brace yourself for change because this Darling Hill interview is going to kick your resolutions into action.
Meet Ellen Swain Veen, simply one of the nicest lawyers around. Fueled by her interests in caring for the underdog, storytelling and justice, lawyer [...]
Will Michelle Obama Advance Lawyer Work Options?
Carol Evans, Working Mother Media Founder and author of This is How We Do It: The Working Mothers’ Manifesto, seems to think that Michelle Obama will be a great role model for professional women, especially women lawyers who “have a big challenge combining work and family because of the 24/7 nature of being a lawyer.”
On the topic of [...]
Babies and Law: Don’t Hold Back on Your Dreams
Whether you are now expecting a baby or had a baby in law school, early on in your legal career, or after practicing for years, it’s only a matter of time before someone–a colleague, a stranger, a hiring manager (tsk, tsk, right?)–comments on the timing of your baby’s arrival and the baby’s impact on your career trajectory. It’s easy to get wrapped up [...]
Flexible Lawyer Jobs: 10/29/08
A short list, but some interesting leads, including options for lawyers seeking a new pace in academia. Good luck with your flexible lawyer job search!
Temp Attorney (work from home) (CA)
Assistant Professor of Legal Studies (IL)
Assistant Professor (Justice Dept) (AK)
Part-Time Attorney (NY)
Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice (MN)
Faculty Positions (University of Minnesota Law School)
Part-Time Legal Researcher/Writer (NJ)
Faculty (American University) [...]
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