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Ten Suggestions to Improve Your Resume

by Andrew Gurman

Attorneys with several years of experience often tell me they have not updated their resumes since law school. Regularly revising your resume is helpful for several reasons: (1) newly acquired skills are fresh in your mind; (2) when an exciting job opportunity arises, an updated resume allows for immediate consideration; (3) your own law firm or company may need a resume for internal purposes or as part of a pitch to a potential client; or (4) a resume may be needed before events, such as making a presentation or receiving an award. Click here and read the rest to find out ten ways to improve your resume.

Compliance Reporter Quotes Michael Lord

Michael Lord was recently quoted in the Compliance Reporter (CR) regarding compensation packages for compliance officers at New York area investment banks and brokerage houses. Citing the difficult economy and plethora of talent, Lord said, "they are not going to bend to get the perfect person…" The article is reproduced here.

Don’t Lose Sight of the Small Picture

by Jon Lewis

It goes without saying that the law firm job market in 2009 was one of the worst in memory. Numerous, heavy rounds of layoffs coupled with a severe shortage of lateral opportunities in most practice areas created a challenging (indeed, depressing) landscape for both associates and legal recruiters alike. Now that we are two months into 2010, candidates have repeatedly asked for my opinion as to whether "the market" is going to improve this year. The honest answer? To find out, read on by clicking here.

About Michael Lord & Company

The primary focus of the firm is the placement of associates and partners in all practice areas at law firms and corporations in New York City and Connecticut.

Michael Lord, a former NALSC director, focuses on placing associates in real estate, bankruptcy, tax and litigation, as well as middle market partners. He graduated from Syracuse Law School and Emory. Michael can be reached at his direct dial 646-258-1761 or michael@mlordco.com.

Andrew Gurman focuses mainly on placing litigation and labor and employment attorneys. Andrew was previously a federal law clerk and an associate with Paul, Hastings and Simpson Thacher. He graduated from Harvard Law School and Yale. Andrew can be reached at his direct dial 646-258-2476 or andrew@mlordco.com.

Jon Lewis focuses mainly on placing corporate, bankruptcy, and intellectual property attorneys. Jon was assistant trademark counsel at the Seagram beverage company, and before that was an associate at two New York City law firms. He graduated from Yale Law School and Wesleyan. Jon can be reached at his direct dial 646-431-3431 or jon@mlordco.com.

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