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Tips for effective teamwork among law students

As the school year unfolds and students join clubs and start new initiatives, they will find themselves having to work with others. It is no secret that working with a team can be challenging, even if it is among a group of friends. With differing work ethics, personalities and expectations, there are bound to be…keep reading

What Resilient Lawyers Do Differently

Resilience is a critical skill set for lawyers. The legal profession is in the middle of rapid and continuous change. Clients are spread out around the world, and firms must have a global presence and provide a global skillset. Busy lawyers, already maxed out by the general pressure and stress of the profession, are trying to keep…keep reading

Orrick Taps Consulting Firm for New Diversity, Inclusion Head

As law firms wrestle with the vexing problem of how to increase the number of diverse and women lawyers in their ranks, Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe has created a new role that it hopes will help solve that exact problem. Joi Bourgeois, an attorney and veteran legal career expert, has joined Orrick as its new global head of…keep reading

Featured Lawyer: Richard Greiffenstein

Richard Greiffenstein Associate Jackson Lewis   1.What is your area of practice? My practice is focused on employment law.  That includes both litigation and counseling.   I’ve really enjoyed having that balance of litigation and counseling – it’s great to be able to be proactive and counsel or train a client on ways to help avoid…keep reading