In the recently published September 2015 Lexpert issue, Adam Lepofsky, President of RainMaker Group, provided insightful advice on approaching your mentor or a senior partner if you are feeling under appreciated. Adam believes that in addition to presenting your reasons … Continue reading
This year’s Precedent Setter Awards Gala 2015, was held at the always popular and entertaining SPiN, as a well suited venue representing this year’s theme – Friendly Competition. The night began with pleasant chatter accompanied by complimentary snacks, drinks, and … Continue reading
Alternative fee arrangements (AFAs) are nothing new with Simon Chester, an independent consultant, formerly a partner at Heenan Blaikie, stating, “We’ve been predicting since the early ‘90s the absolutely imminent demise of the billable hour.” Although, he said that in … Continue reading
California is booming, with press on Silicon Valley and its start-up community illustrating the awe inspiring growth that California has been experiencing, and legal is no exception. With over 58,000 new jobs created in 2014, and a growth rate unseen … Continue reading
You would be hard pressed to convince the ambassadors of the 99% currently occupying cities around the world that Bay Street lawyers are feeling their collective frustration and disenfranchisement. Maybe that’s a stretch. But many associates who hit their senior … Continue reading
Uncertainty and law may seem to repel one another, but some lawyers are built for a bit of uncertainty in their life. Some even seek it out. Though it is rarely perceived as a willful act, many lawyers have taken … Continue reading
1) It’s What’s on the Outside That Counts Think that your “nothing lower than a B+” transcript will be your meal ticket forever? Think again. Sure you may be bright and really, really nice – but an un-pressed suit and … Continue reading
Fit is the “IT” word in human resources and business right now, ‘Will a new hire fit with our company, our corporate culture?’ When hired for a job whether at a Partner or Associate level you are hired for your technical abilities, but also for a perceived fit within the company. Continue reading
For the last three weeks the Financial Post, has been reporting on the recent changes to U.S. tax code as they apply to corporate “tax inversions.” More specifically, looking at the possible effect on the Burger King-Tim Hortons deal. Tax … Continue reading
Adam Lepofsky, president and founder of RainMaker Group spoke with Daniel Fish, of Precedent Magazine in the Fall 2014 edition of Precedent Magazine on articling jobs and junior associate positions in Toronto and on Bay Street. A consistent influx of … Continue reading