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Loose Ends, 11-17-08

November 17, 2008 by Bitter Newsroom Leave a Comment

Quick headlines from the Bitter Newsroom: Think you’re sitting pretty in this current economy because of the cellar full of 2005 Chateau Lafite Rothschild Bordeaux you bought years ago?  Think again.  Even the fruit of the vine doesn’t have as much juice as it once did.  [BBC News] Gregory Craig will be the new White…

Filed Under: Columns, Lawyer Tagged With: Bitter News, Generally Bitter

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Caption This! 11-13-08

November 13, 2008 by Bitter Staff 12 Comments

What in the Bitter Lawyer is going on in this picture? Put your lawyerly wit to the test and post a comment with a hilarious caption about this meeting with a lame duck.  And keep it clean.  (Ish.) The editors’ favorite entry will be announced the next day. Editors’ Pick 11-12-08 E-Monster: “Casual Friday at…

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I’m Curious About Private Equity Law

September 11, 2008 by Bitter Staff 8 Comments

What do Private Equity lawyers do and is it hard to get in to such an area?

Filed Under: Columns, Lawyer Tagged With: Generally Bitter, private equity, Wall Street

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Bitter Style: Fashion Tips for Interviews

September 6, 2008 by Bitter Staff 10 Comments

Bitter Style: Fashion Tips for Interviews Most important thing to remember is: Let your resume and interpersonal skills make the impression, not your wardrobe. Women DO… – Wear a solid or conservative pinstripe suit (either skirt or pant) in dark gray, navy or black. – Dress clean and sharp.  No clutter, no frills. – Make…

Filed Under: Columns, Lawyer Tagged With: bitter exclusive, Generally Bitter, job interviews

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TV Review: Raising the Bar

August 29, 2008 by Bitter Staff 1 Comment

RAISING THE BAR Premieres Labor Day, TNT, 10 p.m. Synopsis: Life of a righteous public defender and his friends, who just so happen to be prosecutors and judicial clerks.  And really cute. Pedigree: A+.  Steven Bochco.  The Cravath, Swaine & Moore of television producers.  Emmy Award winning credits include L.A. Law, Hill Street Blues and…

Filed Under: Columns, Lawyer Tagged With: bitter exclusive, celebrity, Generally Bitter, Hollywood, Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Melissa Sagemiller, tv

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Pro Bono Sucks

August 18, 2008 by Bitter Staff 30 Comments

I’m sorry, but I can’t take it anymore. This is the fifth time in three weeks I’ve received (and—yes, fine, I’ll admit it, deleted without opening) the “Urgent Pro Bono Staffing: Please read!” email from Mr. Of Counsel, who is tasked with harassing everyone in the firm about taking on pro bono work. Call me…

Filed Under: Columns, Lawyer Tagged With: bitter rant, Generally Bitter, pro bono

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