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Corporate and Public Mergers & Acquisitions Apr 25, 2018

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Corporate lawyers are often involved in major decisions, including public mergers and acquisitions (M&A). Barbara Oikle, a Senior Legal Editor with Practical Law's Corporate and M&A service, has knowledge of this practice. Barbara discusses tips for succeeding as a corporate attorney, the role of junior associates and the transition from law school to the corporate world.

Before joining Practical Law, Barbara was a shareholder at Greenberg Traurig. She also worked at Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP.

Litigation Apr 21, 2018

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Litigation is a common practice area for many new associates. In this podcast, Jessica Brand, a Senior Legal Editor with Practical Law's Litigation service, shares her experiences working as a litigation associate. Jessica also offers suggestions for upcoming projects, and recommends helpful resources for junior attorneys.

Before joining Practical Law, Jessica was a senior associate at Sills Cummis & Gross PC. Jessica was named a New York Super Lawyers Rising Star for several consecutive years.

Soft Skills Apr 06, 2018

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In addition to substantive expertise, "soft skills" are crucial for attorneys. Soft skills are non-legal skills that help people interact effectively. In this podcast, Jessica Cherry, a Senior Legal Editor at Practical Law, discusses essential soft skills for career advancement and common mistakes lawyers make at the beginning of their careers.

Before joining Practical Law, Jessica was a partner at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP. Previously, she was an associate at Baker & McKenzie.