When you write a last will and testament, you name someone to handle your estate after you pass. That person is called a “personal representative” or “executor.” People often struggle over who to choose for what can be an enormous responsibility and thankless task. …

The Covid pandemic drastically altered work/life balance, and employees are demanding flexibility. This means offsite events are more critical than ever. Photo Credit: OfficeTogether — Offsite gathering in Playa del Carmen, Mexico The world as we knew it came to a standstill during the height of the Covid pandemic. Corporate…

“Green fashion,” “ethical fashion,” “sustainable fashion.” It’s not a new concept, but in an industry that sees little regulation, it may have seemed like a lot of talk, ideals, and marketing. No bite. But all that could change if a bill currently making its way through the New York legislature…

Commercial awareness is a skill that is sought after in candidates throughout the legal sector. In this blog Lucie Brooks Francis highlights nine easy ways that you can demonstrate your commercial awareness during an interview, inspired by a recent BPP webinar on the topic. Don’t recite facts — make sure you learn the information Anyone can do a quick Google…

Employment law is the zone of rules and regulations following legislation related to supervising associations between employers and employees. The laws are drafted to protect the rights of both employees and employers. This law provides a balance between the employer and employees in the organization. …

In the latest episode of The Jabot, I talk with María Meléndez about why she left the practice of law to become Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer at Sidley. We chat about the unique challenges in this role and how she leverages her past experience. We discuss setting goals and…

Becoming a lawyer is not an easy task as you need to be a law school graduate in the first place. Legal procedures are practically the backbone of our social framework and it is necessary that lawyers should adhere to a strict code of conduct. If you are planning to…

During a recent visit to the National University of Singapore Law School (NUS), I asked a first-year student what being a lawyer meant to him. His response was thoughtful and prescient: “I regard law as a skill. I plan to leverage my legal training and meld it with my passion…

Whenever a professional sector faces new technology, questions arise regarding how that technology will disrupt daily operations and the careers of those who choose that profession. And lawyers and the legal profession are no exception. …