MS Legal Search founder participates in the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) panel discussion entitled, “Navigating the Storm: Career Planning for In-House Counsel in Uncertain Times.” On May 12, 2009 Elaine Makris Williams, founder of MS Legal Search, participated in the Association of
MS Legal Search Founder Speaks to the Nation
The Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) Houston Chapter hosts monthly teleconferences aimed at helping those in professional transition. MS Legal Search founder is May’s guest speaker, and will address attorneys across America about “The Do’s & Don’ts of Attorney Resumes.” On May 12, 2009
The Best – or Least Worst – Cities for Jobs in ’09
This Forbes article outlines the best job markets in the current economy. The top five are all in Texas! The Best - Or Least Worst- Cities for Jobs in 09: One message from top of big and small‐area lists: Don’t mess with Texas By Joel Kotkin April 21, 2009 Over the past five years, Michael
Stealth Layoffs: How to Avoid the Ax of Succeed After it Falls
In this Texas Lawyer article, MS Legal Search recruiters discuss the steps associates can take to avoid being the victim of stealth layoffs at their firms. For those who cannot avoid these “quiet layoffs,” they provide tips on how to approach a job search in this challenging legal market. Stealth
Top Metros of 2008
Site Selection Magazine highlights Houston as the top metropolitan area for corporate real estate deals in 2008. Jeff Moseley, president and CEO of the Greater Houston Partnership, comments on the factors that drove Houston to the top of the charts: a strong energy industry, huge tech deals, and
BigTex Firms Make Fewer Partners for Second Year in a Row
In this Texas Lawyer article, MS Legal Search founder explains that smaller partnership classes should not affect firms’ long-term viability. BigTex Firms Make Fewer Partners for Second Year in a Row By Jeanne Graham and Brenda Sapino Jeffreys Texas Lawyer March 30, 2009 For the second year in