Meyling "Mey" Ly Ortiz
Posts by Meyling "Mey" Ly Ortiz
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In-House Counsel
The Mystery Of In-House Titles
Titles alone aren’t helpful. If you want to know more about a person’s role or a particular job opening, you will need to do a little digging. -
In-House Counsel
4 Things Outside Counsel Can Do Instead Of Taking Me To Dinner
The need to develop business can be hard. In-house counsel haven’t forgotten. - Sponsored
LawPay Pro Offers Upgraded Time And Billing Essentials
AffiniPay’s latest product for the legal community, introduced earlier this year, presents a simple web-based solution for attorneys seeking seamless firm cash flow. -
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In-House Counsel
Guilty Of Multitasking
Ah, the sweet, sweet sound that is the siren's song we all call multitasking. -
In-House Counsel
3 Lessons In-House Counsel Can Learn From 'Hamilton'
As a lawyer, your role extends beyond merely providing legal analysis and sharing pros and cons. -
In-House Counsel
Making The Most Out Of Meetings You Don’t Own
If you’re just an invitee, and it is not your meeting or project, you can still derive great value from meetings. -
In-House Counsel
Timing Is Relative When Trying To Go In-House
As with a lot of things, there's no 'right' time for going in-house for everyone. -
In-House Counsel
Preparing For Your First In-House Interview
The in-house interview process can be grueling. Here are some tips and tricks to help you along the way. - Sponsored
The Digital Transformation Imperative
Private funds’ in-house and external legal teams are stretched thin by growing legal demands. Firms need digital transformation to thrive. -
In-House Counsel
5 To Thrive: Tips For Establishing Credibility As New In-House Counsel
When your clients don’t have to seek your advice and counsel, consider how you can operate in such a way that they want to. -
In-House Counsel
In-House Perk: Leaning Into Authenticity
In-house counsel who work at large companies and tech companies often feel freer to be their authentic selves. -
In-House Counsel
Ideas For Mental Health Awareness Month
Since sharing is caring, here are some ideas that you may want to take back to your respective companies, especially in light of Mental Health Awareness Month. -
In-House Counsel
One In-House Counsel’s Take On 'Non-Negotiable Expectations' (Part II)
The continuation of my reaction to the Paul Hastings now-infamous 'Non-Negotiable Expectations' slide deck. -
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One In-House Counsel’s Take On 'Non-Negotiable Expectations' (Part I)
Before you crucify me on social media as also part of the problem with law firm culture, please don’t misunderstand me.
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LawPay Pro Offers Upgraded Time And Billing Essentials
AffiniPay’s latest product for the legal community, introduced earlier this year, presents a simple web-based solution for attorneys seeking seamless firm cash flow.
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Documenting Secured Transactions: A New Guide For Practitioners
A newly updated PLI treatise provides both the legal framework and practical guidance on documenting secured transactions, including important details about 2022 amendments to the UCC.
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The Digital Transformation Imperative
Private funds’ in-house and external legal teams are stretched thin by growing legal demands. Firms need digital transformation to thrive.
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Clio Users: New Ways To Add Value To Your Practice!
Want to quickly and easily identify the products that work well with Clio? Read on.
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Survey Results: A Perspective On The Private Markets
Ontra surveyed over 400 private markets professionals about what to expect this year and their legal process pain points.
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In-House Counsel
The Power Of 'Why'
Stating what is obvious to yourself but may not be obvious to others can go a long way to building rapport. -
In-House Counsel
Scheduling As A Secret To Success
'Never' is the more likely result if the goal wasn’t ever prioritized on your calendar in the first place. -
In-House Counsel
The Time Block Is Your Friend
If you like a little more control and order, be sure to block off time for work on your calendar. -
In-House Counsel
3 Tips For Awards Submissions
If you are willing to take a little bit of time to be intentional about awards submissions, success is more likely. -
In-House Counsel
Implicit Bias: In-House Edition
In-house counsel biases can lead to inefficiency, confusion, frustration -- and worse, creating more problems than solutions. -
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Biglaw Recovery
There can be a period of culture shock that new in-house counsel experience after leaving Biglaw. -
In-House Counsel
A 'Secret' To Success
To be successful, you need to consider what success looks like.