Valerie A. Fontaine earned her JD from UC Law San Francisco (formerly UC Hastings) and her BA, Phi Beta Kappa and magna cum laude, from UCLA. She was on the Editorial Board of COMM/ENT, a Journal of Communications and Entertainment Law. Valerie practiced law with a prominent Los Angeles law firm and entered the legal search profession in 1981. Valerie is past Secretary to the Board of Directors of the National Association of Legal Search Consultants (NALSC) and former Chair of its Newsletter Committee. She currently serves as a consultant to NALSC headquarters.
Why Lawyers Should Pay Attention to the Internet of Things It’s easy to think of the Internet of Things (IoT) as something that primarily concerns technology companies. But the reality is much broader. Connected devices are now part of nearly every industry, from healthcare and manufacturing to transportation, retail, construction, and financial services. Chances are,…
National Jurist, October 13, 2026
Of course you want to ace your interview: make a strong impression, give thoughtful answers, and show a prospective employer why you’re the right person for the job. So, how can AI help you do your best? Use AI to prepare, absolutely. But when the interview starts, put the technology away and let the interviewer…
National Jurist, September 14, 2026
