Meyling "Mey" Ly Ortiz, Author at Above the Law https://abovethelaw.com/author/mortiz/ A Legal Web Site – News, Insights, and Opinions on Law Firms, Lawyers, Law School, Law Suits, Judges and Courts Thu, 20 Jun 2024 21:16:35 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.1 208237768 3 Skills I Learned From Biglaw https://abovethelaw.com/2024/06/3-skills-i-learned-from-biglaw/ Thu, 20 Jun 2024 21:02:23 +0000 https://abovethelaw.com/?p=1068687 Skills learned from law firm life can directly contribute to your success as in-house counsel.

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]]> 1068687 10 Quick Tips For New In-House Counsel https://abovethelaw.com/2024/06/10-quick-tips-for-new-in-house-counsel/ Thu, 06 Jun 2024 15:18:13 +0000 https://abovethelaw.com/?p=1065774 Even if you're a seasoned in-house attorney, a refresher never hurts.

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]]> 1065774 Demystifying ‘Executive Presence’ https://abovethelaw.com/2024/05/demystifying-executive-presence/ Thu, 23 May 2024 14:47:50 +0000 https://abovethelaw.com/?p=1060407 The concept of executive presence includes the element of being trustworthy, and within being trustworthy is an element of ensuring that you are authentic.

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]]> 1060407 3 R’s For Managing Mental Health For In-House Counsel https://abovethelaw.com/2024/05/3-rs-for-managing-mental-health-for-in-house-counsel/ Thu, 16 May 2024 15:17:25 +0000 https://abovethelaw.com/?p=1059426 Stress affects a huge majority of in-house counsel.

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]]> 1059426 Speaking Up As In-House Counsel https://abovethelaw.com/2024/05/speaking-up-as-in-house-counsel/ Thu, 09 May 2024 14:44:32 +0000 https://abovethelaw.com/?p=1057116 More often than not, in-house counsel are also seen as business advisors and counselors -- asked to leverage our innate analytical skills to help the company navigate reputational risk among other risks.

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]]> 1057116 What To Do With Feedback https://abovethelaw.com/2024/04/what-to-do-with-feedback/ Thu, 25 Apr 2024 17:47:46 +0000 https://abovethelaw.com/?p=1053045 Not all feedback is created equal.

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]]> 1053045 Career Mobility As In-House Counsel https://abovethelaw.com/2024/04/career-mobility-as-in-house-counsel/ Thu, 11 Apr 2024 14:53:19 +0000 https://abovethelaw.com/?p=1049403 Don’t forget that if you absolutely hate being in-house, you can always return to law firm life.

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]]> 1049403 Expanding Your Value As In-House Counsel https://abovethelaw.com/2024/02/expanding-your-value-as-in-house-counsel/ Thu, 29 Feb 2024 17:46:48 +0000 https://abovethelaw.com/?p=1039374 Consider how you could better develop in-house roles to grow your impact and influence at your company.

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]]> 1039374 Habits I’m Starting In 2024 https://abovethelaw.com/2024/01/habits-im-starting-in-2024/ Thu, 25 Jan 2024 20:15:05 +0000 https://abovethelaw.com/?p=1028913 A little planning can help you avoid burning out in the new year.

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]]> 1028913 Tips For In-House Counsel For Closing Out The Year https://abovethelaw.com/2023/12/tips-for-in-house-counsel-for-closing-out-the-year/ Thu, 21 Dec 2023 16:20:03 +0000 https://abovethelaw.com/?p=1023048 As people slip away until the new year begins, take this time to square away 2023.

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