It is important that you avoid long paragraphs and provide only an outline of your experience. The goal is to make your resume as easy as possible for your reader to read. For lawyers, a well-presented experience section is much more effective than the highlights section which tend to be recommended by outplacement organizations and resume 'how to' textbooks. Never leave the reader to assume facts. Include a short, personal interest section at the end of the resume.
Many employers look for it and it is often a good icebreaker at the beginning of the interview.
It is not always a good idea to include the name and contact details of references in your resume. The reason for this is because by including this information, you lose control over when your references will be contacted. Many candidates ask us how long a resume should be. It will differ for each candidate depending upon how long they have practiced and how many positions they have held. If in doubt, it is a good idea to attach transcripts.