Heller Highwater

"The name Heller Highwater is a reminder for all who visit to remember the “highwaters” of Heller Ehrman: when a once well-managed and well-respected firm consistently reached the high marks of integrity, efficiency, respect and dignity towards its backbone and foundation—its professional support staff. It is also a reminder of the aftermath of destruction and the mark left on the wall: how a lack of preparation, forward-thinking, open communication and honesty led to the downfall of a workplace one could be proud of. When the storm recedes, all that will be left is that mark. But a core group of intelligent, creative, and driven people won’t be around to clean up the mess. They will have moved on to better things, better places and better times. This site gives them the tools to do that."

Author: "Heller Drone" is Thomas MacEntee, a legal technology consultant based in Chicago who was an application analyst and automation systems trainer at Heller Ehrman before its dissolution. He also authors Thelen the Pain.

Blawg Related Categories: Careers • Layoffs • Law Firms • Consultant

Recent Posts from Heller Highwater

Heller Highwater - A One Hit Wonder?
The ABA Journal released its 2nd annual list of the top 100 legal blogs called the Blawg 100 and, sniff sniff, Heller Highwater was not among them. Well, sort of. HH was deemed to be…
Is a Resume Enough?
So, you’ve been out of work for six weeks, and let’s say you start to think: I am doing enough? Such introspection and self-doubt is normal when you’ve been thrown overboard and trying to find…
What’s Your Employment Status?
Earlier today, a colleague emailed us and said that, according to the Dissolution Committee, there are still more than 300 of us - attorneys and staff - who have yet to secure full-time employment. I…
Job Posting: Conflicts Analyst - Walnut Creek
A Walnut Creek, CA-based firm is looking for a conflicts analyst for a short-term contract position. The position may take one month or possibly longer and involves a major clean up project of the firm’s…
Status of Incoming Associates
We received a note from the author and owner of the blog Heller No More updating us on the status of the incoming associates. Here is a link to the letter which was sent to…
Job Posting: Legal Secretary/Paralegal - San Francisco
San Francisco location of Dallas-based litigation law firm with high-level plaintiffs’ practice is looking for experienced Legal Secretary/Paralegal to join our team. Job requires excellent organization, writing, grammar and communication skills. Experience filing in state…
How Much Does Your Morning Routine Cost You?
I wanted to point out an interesting post at The Simple Dollar. Entitled When a Treat Stops Being a Treat - and How to Get It Back, the author goes much beyond the “stop spending…
Job Posting: Litigation Secretary - San Francisco
This information was passed on to us by Dwight Moody, an ex-Hellerite who is now working in the San Francisco office of Ropes & Gray. Thanks Dwight! Job Description: We are currently looking for an…
Job Posting: Litigation Secretary - Sacramento
Lisa Hild, formerly Heller’s Professional Services Manager in San Francisco, has passed along this job posting at McDonough, Holland & Allen in Sacramento. Lisa is now the Secretarial Supervisor at McDonough, and is looking for…
Time Off: How To Put It To Best Use
Keep in mind that many of us have not had soft landings - we are still out there looking for work, sending out resumes, interviewing etc. Having your job - no, your entire firm -…