Monthly Archives: November 2011

Power of the Purse: How Corporate Procurement is Influencing Law Firm Selection

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Silvia Hodges

Corporate procurement departments are increasingly involved in the buying of legal services. Procurement’s knowledge of the buying process and expertise in negotiating favorable contracts for the company put law firms under significant pressure. The involvement of procurement is one of … Continue reading →

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Skipping the Partner Track for a Shingle of One’s Own

Posted on November 27, 2011 by Silvia Hodges

Having a plan, a budget, and knowing what type of work and client you want — “You can get this sense of desperation where you’ll take any paying client that walks through the door,” Mr. Yim of Yim & Chuang … Continue reading →

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What They Don’t Teach Law Students: Lawyering

Posted on November 20, 2011 by Silvia Hodges

“While most of law schools’ professoriate still happily dwell in the uppermost floors of the ivory tower, the view from the ground for new graduates is growing uglier,” says the NY Times’ David Segal. “It’s not just that the market … Continue reading →

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