The Estrin Report

MAY 13, 2024

Estrin Legal Apartheid: The Poisonous Impact of the ‘Non-Lawyer’ Label on Professional Equality There is a petition going around to strike the term “non-lawyer” from use by the ABA. She has also been a speaker for many prestigious organizations and written hundreds of articles.

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My Shingle

APRIL 4, 2023

In March 2023, the ABA issued Formal Opinion 540 to provide guidance to lawyers who practice in. Offers Guidance for Lawyers Running a Firm in Multiple Jurisdictions Formal… The post <strong>ABA Ethics Rules on Choice of Law in Multi-Jurisdiction Practice</strong> appeared first on My Shingle.

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HowAppealing

MARCH 29, 2021

“The pandemic has not slowed down Howard Bashman of How Appealing”: Thanks to the ABA Journal’s “Asked and Answered” podcast for inviting me to be a guest on this week’s episode , hosted by Stephanie Francis Ward. This is my second ever podcasting appearance.

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HowAppealing

MARCH 29, 2021

“The pandemic has not slowed down Howard Bashman of How Appealing”: Stephanie Francis Ward has this post at ABA Journal about my appearance on the new installment of the “Asked & Answered” podcast that she hosts for that publication.

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AUGUST 3, 2023

Citing “political challenges” within the American Bar Association, and reportedly out of fear of budget cuts or even its own shutdown, the ABA’s Center for Innovation canceled publication of an op-ed arguing in favor of regulatory reform, only notifying its authors on the day it was to have been published this week.

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HowAppealing

DECEMBER 14, 2020

” Debra Cassens Weiss has this post at ABA Journal discussing, among other things, my earlier blog post on this subject. “Was SCOTUS unanimous in tossing Texas’ election suit on standing ground? Alito a cipher.”

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Above The Law

MARCH 17, 2023

ABA Journal ] * Take my food and I'll take you to court! * I love some good parody and a good whiskey. What will SCOTUS think of a parody of whiskey? [ Grubhub, Uber Eats, and Postmates can't arbitrate their way out of this one. Reuters ] * Kirkland & Ellis is pulling Metallica's strings advising this acquisition.

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Above The Law

AUGUST 29, 2023

right before my career takes off! Corporate Counsel ] * ABA sets up committee to explore the risks and opportunities of AI even though we've been discussing the risks and opportunities of AI ad nauseam for months now. * Elon Musk calls for global boycott of Latham & Watkins over firm's work with the homeless. [

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LawSites

MARCH 6, 2023

As the person who plans and emcees the Startup Alley pitch competition at ABA TECHSHOW, I was pretty sure that I knew how the 90 minutes would unfold when the event kicked off TECHSHOW in Chicago last week. ” (Thanks for the video to John Lindsey of inCite Legal Tech by day and Perfect Parody in his spare time.) .”

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Above The Law

JULY 23, 2021

Let me get slander against minor public figures out of my system now. [ ABA Journal ] * Highest Court in New Mexico and Tennessee rule gas stations can be held liable for selling gas to drunk drivers. ABA Journal ] * Surprising no one, Mississippi AG asks SCOTUS to revisit Roe v. Better incentive to catch a Lyft home. [

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LawSites

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Ironically, while at the ABA, Rives spearheaded a partnership with Rocket Lawyer to launch ABA Law Connect, a test program of legal services for small business in three states. Under the program, small businesses could be connected with ABA member lawyers to ask legal questions for a fee of $4.95. Air Force for 33 years.

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Above The Law

JULY 27, 2021

ABA Journal ] * Long COVID symptom havers may qualify for disability. Criminal Procedure wasn't my strongest grade, but something seems off here. * A violation in wolf's clothing: Amicus brief claims USFWS unlawfully removed Grey Wolves from the list of endangered species. The 6th Circuit thinks so. [ Every bit helps!

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LawSites

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

In its six years so far, the Startup Alley competition at ABA TECHSHOW has helped catapult the success of a long list of legal technology startups. 17, 2023, descriptions of each of the 25 finalists will be posted on the ABA TECHSHOW blog, Above the Law and LawSites, and readers will be invited to vote for their favorites.

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Above The Law

JANUARY 26, 2023

Are people not watching my podcast appearances when they come out live? ABA Journal ] * Craziest. Because we could speed all this up. [ NBC ] * Paperwork is just not Elon Musk's "style." That's cool and all, but you still need to do it before publicly announcing that you have done the paperwork.

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The Estrin Report

JUNE 1, 2022

Additionally, do NOT say your paralegal certificate is ABA accredited. The ABA does not accredit anything. One of my first memories is going to a parent-teacher conference in kindergarten and having my teacher tell my parents, “Desiree is definitely my most.”. They think you do not know your own profession.

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LawSites

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Attention legal technology startups: Applications are now open for the sixth-annual Startup Alley at ABA TECHSHOW , the American Bar Association’s annual legal technology conference, to be held March 2-5, 2022, both live in Chicago and virtually. . What Happens If My Company Is Selected? Send them my way.

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LawSites

JUNE 11, 2021

On Wednesday, for my Litera TV show, Law Insights , I discussed the statement with Heidi S. Alexander is well-known in legal technology circles as co-chair of the 2020 ABA Techshow planning board and founder of the ABA’s Women of Legal Technology Initiative.

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Attorney at Work

JUNE 25, 2021

A past chair of ABA TECHSHOW, he is co-chair of the ABA Law Practice Division Futures Initiative and co-authors Future Proofing, a column about the future of law practice in the ABA’s Law Practice magazine. But that doesn’t keep me from indulging in my travel passion, virtually! They are past-chairs of ABA TECHSHOW.

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The Estrin Report

MAY 17, 2022

I remember saying that to my boss one day. They knew my loyalty to the firm. I showed it by keeping myself apprised of the latest news, my CLE up-to-date, attending annual conferences, and bringing back best practices to the firm. A great motto is – My goal is to add value to the firm.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

MARCH 4, 2024

Kristy Medo is a paralegal student at Madison Area Technical College in the ABA-approved fast-track program. She and I dive into my career path from student to business owner, finding balance, alternative career options for paralegals, and AI tools. My Start as a Paralegal Q. Dive in below! Prefer Audio Instead of Reading?

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LawTechnologyToday

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Danielle has also been active in the American Bar Association having served on several LP Division committees, presented at ABA TECHSHOW, and is a regular contributor to the Product Watch column in the Law Practice Magazine. Providing Continuing Legal Education on legal technology is also a focus of my work.

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InHouseBlog

JANUARY 21, 2023

. “In 2016, while practicing law as a mid-level corporate associate at a massive international law firm, I tried to end my life by leaning in front of an oncoming train with the intention of falling to my death. A stranger grabbed my arm and stopped me.

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The Estrin Report

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

That, my friends, is a sure career buster. Estrin is a co-founding member of the International Practice Management Association (IPMA) and the Organization of Legal Professionals , composed of a prestigious Board of Governors inclusive of judges, an ABA President, and well-known attorneys.

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LegalTalkNetwork

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Click here to listen to Law Student Podcast Legal Talk Network, the leading legal podcast network, announces the launch of a new format on the long-running “ ABA Law Student Podcast , ” produced in partnership with the American Bar Association’s Law Student Division since 2016. For more information visit legaltalknetwork.com.

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The Estrin Report

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Ask for Specifics – Like, Give Me the Deets: Politely inquire, “Could you show me an example of where my writing was ‘subpar’? What about my writing needs fixing? Was it that memo about office snacks?” ” You need specifics to know what needs fixing. Grammar, spelling, content, accuracy?

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LawTechnologyToday

MARCH 15, 2021

I am relatively newly come to the practices of mindfulness and meditation but have found they have enhanced my life. I’ve been on the ABA TECHSHOW Board for the last 2.5 That’s been my primary focus, in addition to assisting our bar members in transitioning to remote practice during the pandemic.

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LawTechnologyToday

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

But since my job is helping lawyers with technology, I’ll be attending some sessions on Microsoft Word, PDF tips and improving the client experience. EAG: I am most looking forward to attending some of my favorite speakers’ sessions and feeling energized for the year ahead by their enthusiasm, innovation, and ideas.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

JUNE 22, 2023

How I boost my confidence using body language is sitting up straight and looking the person in the eye when speaking with them. My confidence is boosted immediately. Meet the Author Lillie Ackerman is an ABA-certified paralegal and a graduate of CSU with a Bachelor’s in business management.

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The Estrin Report

OCTOBER 22, 2021

He works mostly with Silicon Valley tech startups and venture capitalists , has held leadership and honorary positions with the ABA and other organizations and universities and is a nationally recognized authority on agtech — the technology of food production. – Chere Estrin. Thank you so much for joining us in this interview series.

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ClimateChange-ClimateLaw

MAY 8, 2024

Over the last few years, a unique collaboration involving the American Bar Association (ABA), the International Bar Association (IBA), the Brazilian Bar Association (OAB), and the Law Society of England and Wales (LSEW) has begun to discuss the role of lawyers in combatting climate change and share best practices. state’s rules of conduct.

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LawSites

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Every year since 2010, I have compiled a list of my most-popular posts. Neither ranking includes my tally of the states that have adopted the duty of technology competence. I have also excluded any posts relating to ballots and voting for the Startup Alley at ABA TECHSHOW, as those posts receive inflated numbers of hits.

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InHouseBlog

JANUARY 17, 2022

“I am at the pinnacle of my profession. I love my job, but in this current phase of the pandemic, I’ve realized that I can never go back to working the way I did before. I need to protect myself from the exhaustion, burnout and cynicism that was building within me about my work.

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Attorney at Work

APRIL 4, 2022

Question: After four years at my current firm, I’ve accepted an offer to lateral to another firm. I’ll be continuing in the same practice area and locale, so I hope to keep some of my clients, current and past. If your firm followed the prompts of ABA Formal Ethics Op. Nevertheless, ABA Formal Ethics Op. Find them here.

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Attorney at Work

JANUARY 3, 2022

I have an, at times, overwhelming caseload and I use systems (yes, plural) that help me prioritize and juggle my clients’ numerous projects. So it’s frustrating when a client drops a crisis into my lap, forcing me to rearrange my priorities and address their needs. How I Told My Clients About Adding Rush Rates.

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LawSites

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Attention legal technology startups: Applications are now open for the sixth-annual Startup Alley at ABA TECHSHOW , the American Bar Association’s annual legal technology conference, to be held March 2-5, 2022, both live in Chicago and virtually. . What Happens If My Company Is Selected? Send them my way.

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InHouseBlog

JANUARY 3, 2022

We hope Dennis Kennedy will start up his Blawggie Awards again in 2022 as well as the ABA Journal with their Web 100. I have published my fifth book, Showing the Value of the Legal Department: More Than Just a Cost Center , I have been a guest on several podcasts (thanks!), “Well, here we are at the end of another year.

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LawSites

DECEMBER 16, 2022

My AI will talk to your AI. Victor Li , assistant managing editor of the ABA Journal. Alaska’s new approach to A2J. Our lineup changes from week to week, but our regular panelists include: Nicole Black , legal technology columnist and legaltech evangelist at MyCase. Stephen Embry, publisher, TechLaw Crossroads.

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