Making the decision to pursue an in-house counsel position can be a daunting experience, in part because in-house positions are so different from working in a firm and can vary by company and industry. This is a must-read book for any lawyer considering an in-house position, offering valuable advice for a wide audience, from law students and recent law school graduates to current in-house counsel and those who are contemplating going in-house or considering a career change.Written by William E. Kruse, Regulatory Compliance Officer and in-house legal counsel at Gallup, The Corporate Counsel Survival Guide offers helpful insights into the unique aspects of serving as in-house counsel and provides a foundation for anyone who wants to learn more about in-house counsel life. But beyond the book's wise counsel, the author's witty and clever words make his advice fun to read and easy to follow. As he puts it in the Preface, this is a book that passes "on valuable advice for new in-house counsel that won't bore anyone to death in the process." Topics cover the essentials for anyone starting or considering an in-house counsel position, including:How to get your bearings during your first hundred daysManaging an internal crisis, from not overreacting to understanding the critical importance of the signs that are being sentGetting work done and how to use time wiselyAvoiding land minesThe business of law in a businessWorking with others in your company and how to make arguments to convince people of what's in their best legal interestSurviving a crisis, adapting to change, relocation, training, mentoring, and other challenges of corporate life
✔ Author(s): William E. Kruse
✔ Title: The Corporate Counsel Survival Guide
✔ Rating : 4.3 out of 5 base on (47 reviews)
✔ ISBN-10: 163425886X
✔ ISBN-13: 9781634258869
✔ Language: English
✔ Format ebook: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, HTML and MOBI
✔ Device compatibles: Android, iOS, PC and Amazon Kindle
Readers' opinions about The Corporate Counsel Survival Guide by William E. Kruse
Melody Blake
The world-building in this book was simply phenomenal. I was transported to a different realm and felt like I was part of the characters' journey. The attention to detail made it all so immersive.
Daphne Garner
The way this book explored the complexities of human nature and relationships was both profound and relatable. It touched my heart in ways I didn't expect.
Sydney Richardson
The plot was so well-paced that I lost track of time while reading. I was completely immersed in the story, eagerly turning the pages to uncover the next twist.
