Mark Herrmann
Mark Herrmann spent 17 years as a partner at a leading international law firm and is now responsible for litigation and employment matters at a large international company. He is the author of The Curmudgeon’s Guide to Practicing Law and Inside Straight: Advice About Lawyering, In-House And Out, That Only The Internet Could Provide (affiliate links). You can reach him by email at inhouse@abovethelaw.com. Posts by Mark Herrmann
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In-House CounselThe On-Boarding Process
There's no reason to be caught flat-footed at the last minute when it comes to bringing new team members into the fold. -
GovernmentWhy Trump Will Not Run As An Independent
Pundits rightfully fret (or delight) that Trump will tear the Republican Party in half. 
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CourtsShould The Supreme Court Write This?
We draft a possible opinion for the Supreme Court in its consideration of storage of important government information.
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GovernmentThe Mishandling Of Classified Documents
Disclosure would go a long way toward solving the question of who, if anyone, should be prosecuted for the improper handling of classified material. -
In-House CounselPredictions For 2023
If you're ready to keep reading my predictions, I'm ready to keep writing 'em. -
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GovernmentRepublican Karma
Proximity to power is an attractive thing. Politicians strive for it; they don't give it up lightly. Trump had power, and Republicans enabled him. 
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In-House CounselOn Introductions To Briefs That Are Both Generic And Harmful
The fact that something is true doesn't mean that it's the perfect introduction to a brief. -
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BiglawWhen Trump Won't Endorse Whoever Wins The Republican Primaries
Trump, in case you haven't noticed, doesn't lose with grace. -
GovernmentWhat's Wrong With Just Asking Questions?
Any question that you pose in court must have a reasonable basis. You can't make stuff up and say that you're just asking questions. -
In-House CounselThe Proposed COVID-19 'Pandemic Amnesty'
Our knowledge of COVID-19 increased over time, and people in good faith changed their opinions as the scientific evidence changed.
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Navigating Economic Uncertainty: 6 Tips To Keep Your Investments On Track
How you can get through current challenges while advancing long-term goals.
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Leaving Your In-House Role: You Don’t Need A Portable “Book” To Be Successful
In-house legal roles have traditionally offered more accommodating schedules and greater opportunities to gain valuable business experience. Now though, the calculus may be changing. With…
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What Do Millennials Think Of Law Firm Life?
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Biglaw, In-House CounselWhy Corporate-Versus-Corporate Lawsuits Are Frequently Undervalued
Much like law firms, corporations operate under the premise that this quarter is the worst quarter in the history of the world. -
GovernmentUpcoming Nuclear And Political Wars
What will happen politically in the United States in the next nine months? -
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In-House CounselHow Do You Judge -- Credentials Or Experience?
If you're playing percentages, and have to pick between two candidates who are otherwise indistinguishable, who do you hire? -
BiglawThe Value Of Highly Perfumed In-House Lawyers
The credentials of opposing in-house counsel? I never gave it a thought (and I still don't). -
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Thinking Ahead To A Trial Of Trump
There are three problems lawyers need to think about: Venue, jury selection, and security. -
CourtsThe Department Of Justice, Mar-A-Lago, And The Wisdom Of Crowds
There's one thing that people are overlooking when they praise the Department of Justice alone for the quality of this brief.
