Antitrust lawyers encounter many situations – from civil and criminal litigation to transactional work. So, attorneys practicing in this area must be versatile. Christian Lorenz, a Senior Legal Editor with Practical Law’s Antitrust service, discusses what it’s like to practice antitrust law and what skills are required to succeed as an antitrust practitioner. Before Practical Law, Christian was a senior associate at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton &amp; Garrison LLP.

Antitrust lawyers encounter many situations – from civil and criminal litigation to transactional work. So, attorneys practicing in this area must be versatile. Christian Lorenz, a Senior Legal Editor with Practical Law’s Antitrust service, discusses what it’s like to practice antitrust law and what skills are required to succeed as an antitrust practitioner. Before Practical Law, Christian was a senior associate at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton &amp; Garrison LLP.

Antitrust 

With data breaches regularly making headlines, privacy and security is a concern for many companies. Lindsey Gillespie, a Senior Legal Editor with Practical Law’s Privacy and Data Security service, discusses what students can expect in this field, in-demand skills and the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) certification process. Before joining Practical Law, Lindsey was of counsel with Potomac Law Group, LLC. Lindsey also worked as a senior associate at Baker McKenzie.

With data breaches regularly making headlines, privacy and security is a concern for many companies. Lindsey Gillespie, a Senior Legal Editor with Practical Law’s Privacy and Data Security service, discusses what students can expect in this field, in-demand skills and the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) certification process. Before joining Practical Law, Lindsey was of counsel with Potomac Law Group, LLC. Lindsey also worked as a senior associate at Baker McKenzie.

Privacy & Security 

Every company starts somewhere. In the development stages, businesses rely on legal expertise to drive business growth. Joe Green, a Senior Legal Editor with Practical Law's Capital Markets and Corporate Governance group, explains the quarterback role junior attorneys often play in the start-up space, and what students can expect in this practice area. Before joining Practical Law, Joe worked as a senior attorney at Gunderson Dettmer. Joe was also an associate at Simpson Thacher &amp; Bartlett LLP.

Every company starts somewhere. In the development stages, businesses rely on legal expertise to drive business growth. Joe Green, a Senior Legal Editor with Practical Law's Capital Markets and Corporate Governance group, explains the quarterback role junior attorneys often play in the start-up space, and what students can expect in this practice area. Before joining Practical Law, Joe worked as a senior attorney at Gunderson Dettmer. Joe was also an associate at Simpson Thacher &amp; Bartlett LLP.

Start-Ups and Venture Capitalists

Did you know that more than 40 percent of all Americans work with a trust and estates lawyer during their lifetime? Samantha Brinn Merel, Senior Legal Editor with Practical Law’s Trusts and Estates service, discusses how she ended up practicing in this area and recommends resources that can help attorneys starting out in this field. Before joining Practical Law, Samantha was an associate at Sidley Austin LLP. She also worked as an associate at Lazard Wealth Management.

Did you know that more than 40 percent of all Americans work with a trust and estates lawyer during their lifetime? Samantha Brinn Merel, Senior Legal Editor with Practical Law’s Trusts and Estates service, discusses how she ended up practicing in this area and recommends resources that can help attorneys starting out in this field. Before joining Practical Law, Samantha was an associate at Sidley Austin LLP. She also worked as an associate at Lazard Wealth Management.

Trusts & Estates 

What does a career in patent litigation look like? As a previous patent litigation associate, Zach Summers, a Senior Legal Editor with Practical Law's Intellectual Property and Technology service, discusses life as an “expert handler” and the science behind the practice. Zach also explains the patent bar and how law students can leverage their skills.

What does a career in patent litigation look like? As a previous patent litigation associate, Zach Summers, a Senior Legal Editor with Practical Law's Intellectual Property and Technology service, discusses life as an “expert handler” and the science behind the practice. Zach also explains the patent bar and how law students can leverage their skills.

Intellectual Property and Patent Litigation 

As technology advances, there’s a growing need for businesses to develop, protect, and monetize technology and intellectual property (IP) assets. Rakiya Diggs, a Senior Legal Editor with Practical Law's IP and Technology service, explains technology transactions, including transitioning to an in-house position. Rakiya also recommends courses students should take if interested in this practice. Rakiya joined Practical Law from DLA Piper LLP. She also worked as an associate at King &amp; Spalding LLP.

As technology advances, there’s a growing need for businesses to develop, protect, and monetize technology and intellectual property (IP) assets. Rakiya Diggs, a Senior Legal Editor with Practical Law's IP and Technology service, explains technology transactions, including transitioning to an in-house position. Rakiya also recommends courses students should take if interested in this practice. Rakiya joined Practical Law from DLA Piper LLP. She also worked as an associate at King &amp; Spalding LLP.

Technology Transactions and Intellectual Property

The bankruptcy practice area covers issues involving debtors, secured and unsecured creditors, and other stakeholders with an interest in the debtor's reorganization. Ira Levee, a Senior Legal Editor with Practical Law’s Bankruptcy service, explores the world of a bankruptcy attorney. Ira also discusses industry players and the link with other practices. With more than 30 years of experience, Ira joined Practical Law from Lowenstein Sandler LLP. Ira was also a partner in a bankruptcy boutique.

The bankruptcy practice area covers issues involving debtors, secured and unsecured creditors, and other stakeholders with an interest in the debtor's reorganization. Ira Levee, a Senior Legal Editor with Practical Law’s Bankruptcy service, explores the world of a bankruptcy attorney. Ira also discusses industry players and the link with other practices. With more than 30 years of experience, Ira joined Practical Law from Lowenstein Sandler LLP. Ira was also a partner in a bankruptcy boutique.

Bankruptcy

The employee benefits and executive compensation (EBEC) practice area covers topics such as retirement plans and health and welfare plans. Jessica Cherry, a Senior Legal Editor with Practical Law's EBEC service, discusses her experiences working in two different law firms and offers advice she wishes she had received at the start of her legal career. Before joining Practical Law, Jessica was a partner at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer &amp; Feld LLP. Previously, she was an associate at Baker &amp; McKenzie.

The employee benefits and executive compensation (EBEC) practice area covers topics such as retirement plans and health and welfare plans. Jessica Cherry, a Senior Legal Editor with Practical Law's EBEC service, discusses her experiences working in two different law firms and offers advice she wishes she had received at the start of her legal career. Before joining Practical Law, Jessica was a partner at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer &amp; Feld LLP. Previously, she was an associate at Baker &amp; McKenzie.

Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation

Where there are employees, there are employment violations. In the #MeToo era, labor and employment (L&amp;E) law is more vital than ever. L&amp;E covers workplace harassment, discrimination, payment of wages, and more. Kate Bally, Director of Practical Law’s Labor and Employment service addresses the everyday chaos, fun and success of being a L&amp;E lawyer. Before joining Practical Law, Kate clerked for the federal courts and practiced employment law at Littler Mendelson P.C. and Day Pitney LLP. 

Where there are employees, there are employment violations. In the #MeToo era, labor and employment (L&amp;E) law is more vital than ever. L&amp;E covers workplace harassment, discrimination, payment of wages, and more. Kate Bally, Director of Practical Law’s Labor and Employment service addresses the everyday chaos, fun and success of being a L&amp;E lawyer. Before joining Practical Law, Kate clerked for the federal courts and practiced employment law at Littler Mendelson P.C. and Day Pitney LLP.

Labor & Employment

Securities law involves the regulation of the capital markets and capital formation. As a result, a securities attorney can be involved in transactional, regulatory and advisory matters. Christopher Roehrig, a Senior Legal Editor with the Capital Markets and Corporate Governance group at Practical Law, discusses the practice and issues that may arise during a junior attorney’s career. Chris started as an associate at Shearman &amp; Sterling LLP. He later became a senior associate at Torys LLP.

Securities law involves the regulation of the capital markets and capital formation. As a result, a securities attorney can be involved in transactional, regulatory and advisory matters. Christopher Roehrig, a Senior Legal Editor with the Capital Markets and Corporate Governance group at Practical Law, discusses the practice and issues that may arise during a junior attorney’s career. Chris started as an associate at Shearman &amp; Sterling LLP. He later became a senior associate at Torys LLP.

Capital Markets

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Corporate lawyers are often involved in major decisions, including public mergers and acquisitions (M&amp;A). Barbara Oikle, a Senior Legal Editor with Practical Law’s Corporate and M&amp;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 &amp; Moore LLP.

Corporate lawyers are often involved in major decisions, including public mergers and acquisitions (M&amp;A). Barbara Oikle, a Senior Legal Editor with Practical Law’s Corporate and M&amp;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 &amp; Moore LLP.

Corporate and Public Mergers & Acquisitions

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