Valerie A. Fontaine earned her JD from UC Hastings College of Law 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 Secretary to the Board of Directors of the National Association of Legal Search Consultants (NALSC) and Chairs its Newsletter Committee.
When hunting for your next career move, you should consider multiple opportunities in order to choose the right one. But how candid should you be when prospective employer asks if you are interviewing elsewhere? The good news: If you’re asked that question, the interviewer likely is signaling a strong interest in hiring you. Otherwise, they…
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– ABA Asked and Answered podcast, episode 47, featuring Valerie A. Fontaine
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There is more to California than Hollywood, Disneyland, and the beach. If you’re considering relocating to the Golden State, the following is a thumbnail sketch of the economy, demographics, culture, and lifestyle. Economy The state of California contributed more to the United States’ gross domestic product in 2020 than any other state in the country.Moreover,…
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Money shouldn’t be the primary motive for a career move, but it’s an important factor. In a down market, lawyers have little bargaining power; but in good times, law firms compete financially for the best and the brightest. Historically, elite New York law firms led the pack in associate salary increases, and other firms struggled…
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