18 Nov 2008 12:00 AM

Protecting Yourself From and Surviving In-House Cuts


The volatile stock market and struggling economy have intersected at various points that have significantly affected attorneys in private practice and corporations. Corporate law departments are not immune from the headcount reductions that have openly and quietly affected law firms. In-house lawyers should be prepared, says consultant Frank Michael D'Amore, who provides suggestions that should offer protection and, if calamity should strike, better prepare you for the future.