Tag: Meyling “Mey” Ly Ortiz

In-house counsel biases can lead to inefficiency, confusion, frustration -- and worse, creating more problems than solutions.

There can be a period of culture shock that new in-house counsel experience after leaving Biglaw.

To be successful, you need to consider what success looks like.

If you have an opportunity to submit a self-evaluation or assessment, here are a few tips for you to consider.

Even small actions can generate momentum that can lead to bigger changes.

When working in-house, taking parental leave and being a parent aren’t perceived as negatively as within a law firm.

There's no time like now to start buffing up your set of skills.

Far too many people in corporate America, especially lawyers, work even when they’re sick.

If 2022 left you a bit exhausted, and you’re looking to avoid a repeat in 2023, here are a few lies to avoid telling yourself.

How do you measure your fulfillment at work?

There are a few things you may want to consider intentionally doing now that could better set you up for success next year.

Many of us are aware that it is highly likely that the reason we receive invitations for coffee, lunch, happy hour, or fun events is not for who we are, but because we are a client or prospective client.

With these few questions, hopefully you can help build relationships while also problem-solving.

Part of why I wanted to share some of my anti-resume is to give some of you who need it, a little hope.

How you respond, or don't respond, is important.

If your company is spending the money and investing in its or your development, then strive to get the most out of the experience.

As in-house counsel, we have a unique ability to move the proverbial needle in the diversity and inclusion space.

You may need to advise or, in some cases, remind your leadership of your contributions.

If there is a trusted relationship, there is better communication, collaboration, and more accountability, which can result in better work product, better service, and most importantly better support.

We all have stress, albeit different, and there is no value in comparison. But what we can do is share ideas on how we can all promote better mental health.