Attorney at Work

JUNE 1, 2022

What can law firms do to solve the associate retention quandary and make their culture “stickier?” A few years ago, when I spoke with law firms about the importance of investing in the professional development and satisfaction of their associates, my comments were often met with eye rolls and jokes about work-life balance.

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LegalTalkNetwork

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

You know you want a healthy law firm where you can thrive and practice law your own way. Let’s explore some podcast episodes focused on the key things you should consider as you take the plunge into solo lawyering. Will the pros of being your own boss outweigh the cons?

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Rocket Matter

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Let's face it: you didn't go to law school to become a web developer. So, what's a busy law firm to do? On your quest for the right payment processor, look for features that streamline and support the way law firms operate. That's where fully managed web services for law firms come into play.

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NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

Law firms cite to a lot of things, like cases.? But, when it comes to modernizing business management tactics, law firms cite traditional barriers, like cost and effort.? Law firm culture is a static one, embracing of the status quo, at all costs.? Your goal is to try to identify trends, and act on them.?

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Attorney at Work

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Does your law firm work allocation model leave too many associates behind? Historically, work allocation in law firms has primarily been driven by partner s. In a National Association of Law Placement (NALP) Foundation survey, law firms cited dissatisfaction with work quality as the top reason for associate departures.

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MyCase

JULY 6, 2021

For law firms that want to compete, delivering an intake program that respects the emphasis consumers place on convenience is essential. In this final entry of a three-part blog post series, we’ll review how data analysis can positively affect your law firm intake system.

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MyCase

AUGUST 4, 2022

The time has come to apply for that coveted position at a reputable law firm. In this post, we’ll share how you can tailor your cover letter for law firms, so you can stand out from the application crowd—whether you’re fresh from law school or a seasoned pro. . Law Firm Cover Letter Do’s and Don’ts.

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Above The Law

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Black law students are getting the short end of the stick when it comes to their post-graduate employment.

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ClimateChange-ClimateLaw

MAY 8, 2024

Lawyers, bar associations, and law societies have an important but not fully recognized role to play in achieving the net zero goal in the Paris Agreement. Climate Change as an Increasingly Common Feature of Law Practice Climate change is no longer an issue of concern only to environmental and energy lawyers.

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Attorney at Work

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Where do you start when you need a law firm logo? Unless you were a graphic designer before going to law school or you’ve recently developed this skill, it’s best to outsource when your firm needs a logo. jpg,png,eps) is a file type that your web designer can use to put your new law firm logo on your website.

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LawSites

MARCH 6, 2024

Hotshot , a learning platform for legal professionals, today released the first five courses in a planned series designed to teach lawyers and other legal professionals about artificial intelligence and its impact on law practice. Introduction to LLMs for Lawyers. Using AI: Transactional Lawyers. Using AI: Litigators.

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LawTechnologyToday

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Our Panelist: Karina Perez Ilić (KPI) [link] Silvia Amador Brett (SAB) [link] Annabelle Bichler (AB) [link] Jenna Sutter (JS) [link] Brian Mickelsen (BM) is a founding partner of Mickelsen Dalton and a dynamic trial lawyer who has litigated in 12 states. Prior to law school, I tended to avoid situations that would make me feel uneasy.

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NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

AUGUST 27, 2023

Law firm branding is pretty darn similar, when it comes right down to it. Lawyer bios are similar , as well : went to awesome law school, won big awards, had great achievements – without a word to say about how the attorney actually helps clients. Yes, punk rock bands ?. This is how you stand out.

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MyCase

APRIL 13, 2021

With markedly increased remote interaction during the pandemic, legal services consumers will expect similar connection to and engagement with law firms in 2021 and beyond. Two methods for communicating internally with intention are: Work Chat: Internal comms shouldn’t just be about the law firm spitting information one way.

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SimplyLawJobs

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

We recently caught up with guest blogger, April Brown, to discover how Covid-19 will transform law firms. Law firms aren’t an exception from this as many had to work around the restrictions and social distancing to keep running. Booms In Certain Areas Of Law. Reinventing The Work Style.

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InHouseBlog

JANUARY 18, 2023

It isn’t easy to be a good in-house lawyer, and many factors make it quite difficult. A good in-house lawyer needs skills and tools that aren’t taught at law school, aren’t part of law firm training, and in many cases must be learned independently while in-house.

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MyCase

MAY 13, 2021

In this series you’ll learn how MyCase helps law firms grow and succeed while also enabling them to provide the best possible service to their clients. In today’s you’ll learn all about attorney Jacob Sapochnick and his San Deigo-based immigration law firm, the Sapochnick Law Firm.

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Above The Law

APRIL 26, 2024

* FEC complaint against Donald Trump after Daily Beast flagged curious vendor payments that might be cover for hiding campaign payments to lawyers. [ American Lawyer ] * With Harvey Weinstein's conviction overturned, prosecutors prepare for retrial. Law360 ] * Law firm suggests earbuds as solution to its open floor plan issues.

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LawSites

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Yesterday, I attended the Harvard Law AI Summit organized by the Library Innovation Lab at Harvard Law School. If AI is to enhance access to justice, it will not be only by increasing lawyer productivity, but also by directly empowering consumers. Even the AI experts don’t understand AI.

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LegalTalkNetwork

JULY 2, 2021

Yet, they continue to be incredibly important for the marketing of law schools, law firms, etc. On Thinking Like a Lawyer , Joe Patrice, Kathryn Rubino, and Chris Williams review Above the Law’s law school rankings. A tech spring cleaning for your law firm & Duck, Duck Gray Duck, explained.

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JonathanTurley

MARCH 31, 2024

There is a curious resolution of a civil right complaint against University of Minnesota Law School over a diversity fellowship sponsored by the law firm of Jones Day. Despite being created by a law firm and administered by a law school, the fellowship violated federal law in excluding white and male applicants.

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The Estrin Report

MARCH 2, 2023

by Blake Lively with Comments From Chere Estrin Blake Lively nailed this concept about the value of your team in her article, “Your Law Firm’s Employees Cost Too Much to Lose. If you are in law firm management, you simply MUST read this article Chere Estrin What does it cost to replace an attorney in your law firm?

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The Estrin Report

OCTOBER 22, 2021

It does little good to be a Top Lawyer if nobody knows about it. Whether it happens by accident or design, Top Lawyers are known. Lawyers are often smart, ambitious, and highly educated. Lawyers are often smart, ambitious, and highly educated. What is the “backstory” that brought you to this particular career path in Law?

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LawTechnologyToday

JANUARY 14, 2021

As a new generation of lawyers is about to enter the workforce, they bring new ideas, perspectives and ways of working that are bound to influence how law will be practiced in the future. These are capabilities that are likely to be highly valued by next-generation lawyers. Education and training: Help me get better.

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Above The Law

MARCH 14, 2024

He beat the odds, went to law school, and became a lawyer. The post World’s Longest Surviving Iron Lung Patient, A Lawyer, Passes Away appeared first on Above the Law. He will be missed.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

MAY 18, 2023

Are you a paralegal Who’s wondering if you should go to law school? Should I take my paralegal career to the next level and go to law school? Do you want to know what a path from paralegal to lawyer can look like? All that is to say if you’re a paralegal, wondering if you should go to law school.

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The Estrin Report

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

What does it take to become a successful lawyer in your particular niche or practice area? In a series of in-depth interviews for the Estrin Report , Chere Estrin profiles top lawyers from all types of practices. Principal The Saunders Firm Atlanta, Georgia Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School, 2009 LinkedIn.

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SimplyLawJobs

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Many students start thinking about their career choices while they are still at school. If you’re looking for admission to a law school, you better start preparing early. While you can come from any background in your pre-law years, most people come from a liberal arts background.

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The Estrin Report

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Lawyers must be able to be strong advocates for themselves, as well as their clients. Lawyers are often smart, ambitious, and highly educated. That being said, what does it take to stand out and become a “Top Lawyer” in your specific field of law? As I mentioned above, I started as a litigator in a law firm.

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Above The Law

OCTOBER 15, 2021

A common career path is to graduate from law school, spend a few years practicing at a firm, and then take a job as an in-house counsel. But in 2021 — an exceptional year for the legal industry in many respects — a novel trend is emerging.

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NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

JANUARY 20, 2024

Maybe it stems from law school outline-making. But, while note-taking is something that lawyers feel compelled to do, it’s not often easy. Incremental time savings for law firms, like AI-assisted note-taking , can have massive impacts over time. It’s kind of a thing. Maybe you can’t read your handwriting.

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Rocket Matter

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Setting up effective time capture and billing processes, utilizing your team’s experience while still providing professional development, meeting court deadlines, and running business intelligence reports aren’t the most thrilling parts of being a lawyer. Lawyers go to law school to learn how to practice law.

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The Estrin Report

OCTOBER 3, 2022

What does it take to become a successful lawyer? In a series of in-depth interviews for the Estrin Report , Chere Estrin profiles top lawyers from all types of practices, and we’re highlighting their top five tips here. This week, the spotlight is on immigration and divorce lawyer — and social media star — Marina Shepelsky.

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Attorney at Work

JULY 20, 2022

When it comes to personal branding for lawyers, ? For many years, law schools have failed to teach practice management and business development skills ?— tools essential for success as a lawyer. This leap forward means lawyers come out of school better prepared than their predecessors. Especially error.

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Above The Law

MARCH 1, 2024

* Lawyer fired after complaining about kittens. Roll on Friday ] * REAGAN judge shuts down Texas border law as a reminder that conservative jurists used to understand the Constitution. Law360 ] * Law firms discover natural light. appeared first on Above the Law. Law.com ] The post Morning Docket: 03.01.24

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The Estrin Report

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Lawyers are often smart, ambitious, and highly educated. That being said, what does it take to stand out and become a “Top Lawyer” in your specific field of law? What better way to use those skills in a professional environment than as a lawyer? Do you think where you went to school has any bearing on your success?

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InHouseBlog

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Many law firm lawyers yearn to move in-house, citing such benefits as abandoning the hassles of timesheets and eliminating the pressure to develop business. To successfully make this move, you must understand how the ideal in-house candidate profile differs from that for most law firms. No two days are the same.

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