Meyling "Mey" Ly Ortiz
Posts by Meyling "Mey" Ly Ortiz
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In-House CounselIn-House Perk: Affirmation
When you leave Biglaw to go in-house, the insecurity, lack of confidence, and feeling of dread and that something was going to fall apart any minute -- it’ll vanish. -
In-House CounselThe Mystery Of In-House Titles
Titles alone aren’t helpful. If you want to know more about a person’s role or a particular job opening, you will need to do a little digging. 
SponsoredCurbing Client And Talent Loss With Productivity Tech
Law firms must leverage technology to curb client attrition and talent loss, enhancing efficiency and aligning with evolving expectations for lasting success.-
In-House Counsel4 Things Outside Counsel Can Do Instead Of Taking Me To Dinner
The need to develop business can be hard. In-house counsel haven’t forgotten.
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In-House CounselGuilty Of Multitasking
Ah, the sweet, sweet sound that is the siren's song we all call multitasking. -
In-House Counsel3 Lessons In-House Counsel Can Learn From 'Hamilton'
As a lawyer, your role extends beyond merely providing legal analysis and sharing pros and cons. -
In-House CounselMaking The Most Out Of Meetings You Don’t Own
If you’re just an invitee, and it is not your meeting or project, you can still derive great value from meetings. -
In-House CounselTiming Is Relative When Trying To Go In-House
As with a lot of things, there's no 'right' time for going in-house for everyone. 
SponsoredTackling Deposition Anxiety: How AI Is Changing The Way Lawyers Do Depositions
Depo CoPilot is a cutting-edge technology laser-focused on helping you perform your very best at every deposition.-
In-House CounselPreparing For Your First In-House Interview
The in-house interview process can be grueling. Here are some tips and tricks to help you along the way. -
In-House Counsel5 To Thrive: Tips For Establishing Credibility As New In-House Counsel
When your clients don’t have to seek your advice and counsel, consider how you can operate in such a way that they want to. -
In-House CounselIn-House Perk: Leaning Into Authenticity
In-house counsel who work at large companies and tech companies often feel freer to be their authentic selves. -
In-House CounselIdeas For Mental Health Awareness Month
Since sharing is caring, here are some ideas that you may want to take back to your respective companies, especially in light of Mental Health Awareness Month. -
In-House CounselOne In-House Counsel’s Take On 'Non-Negotiable Expectations' (Part II)
The continuation of my reaction to the Paul Hastings now-infamous 'Non-Negotiable Expectations' slide deck.
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Thomson Reuters' Claims Explorer: A Powerful Tool For Legal Claim Identification
Thomson Reuters' Claims Explorer: A Powerful Tool For Legal Claim Identification
Claims Explorer equips attorneys with powerful functionality to mitigate the risk of missed claims and enhance their strategic decision-making processes.
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Luxury, Lies, And A $10 Million Embezzlement
In a scandal that rocked the business community, a former high-profile executive was sentenced to prison, plus five years of supervised release and restitution.
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Tackling Deposition Anxiety: How AI Is Changing The Way Lawyers Do Depositions
Depo CoPilot is a cutting-edge technology laser-focused on helping you perform your very best at every deposition.
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Law Firm Business Development Is More Than Relationship Building
Look forward to client outreach with InterAction+™.
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Curbing Client And Talent Loss With Productivity Tech
Law firms must leverage technology to curb client attrition and talent loss, enhancing efficiency and aligning with evolving expectations for lasting success.
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BiglawOne In-House Counsel’s Take On 'Non-Negotiable Expectations' (Part I)
Before you crucify me on social media as also part of the problem with law firm culture, please don’t misunderstand me. -
In-House CounselThe Power Of 'Why'
Stating what is obvious to yourself but may not be obvious to others can go a long way to building rapport. -
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Scheduling As A Secret To Success
'Never' is the more likely result if the goal wasn’t ever prioritized on your calendar in the first place. -
In-House CounselThe Time Block Is Your Friend
If you like a little more control and order, be sure to block off time for work on your calendar. -
In-House Counsel3 Tips For Awards Submissions
If you are willing to take a little bit of time to be intentional about awards submissions, success is more likely. -
In-House CounselImplicit Bias: In-House Edition
In-house counsel biases can lead to inefficiency, confusion, frustration -- and worse, creating more problems than solutions. -
Biglaw, In-House CounselBiglaw Recovery
There can be a period of culture shock that new in-house counsel experience after leaving Biglaw.
