Corporate
Aug. 26, 2011
HP's in-house counsel program boasts early success
In 2009, Hewlett-Packard Co. started hiring in-house attorneys directly from law school. Two years later, managers say the initiative is performing above their original expectations, and they feel nothing but pride for the new recruits.
Daily Journal Staff Writer
PALO ALTO - In 2009, Hewlett-Packard Co. tried a recruiting method that was almost unheard of in corporate counsel offices: it hired in-house attorneys directly from law school.
The program was a way for the Palo Alto-based technology giant to steer top talent away from firms, which were canceling summer programs and deferring start dates.
Two years later, managers say the initiative is pe...
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