Law firms seeking to hire lawyers more likely to stay in law practice should be forewarned: Lawyers with “higher levels of resilience, empathy, initiative and sociability” are more likely to…
Corrected: Wiley Rein is spinning off its eight-lawyer bankruptcy and restructuring group, citing the anticipated needs of clients and its strategic plan.
Wiley Rein managing partner Peter Shields confirmed the…
Lawyers are often told how important professional networking is. But many find it so uncomfortable they feel physically dirty. Why is professional networking so distressing to so many? And how can you overcome it and be successful?
Is time running backward for today's law firm paralegals? These nonlawyer staffers were among the first to be hit with layoffs as the legal practice economy took a dive. According…
Nov 1, 2014 5:10 AM CDT
Dallas legal assistant Sarah Klein, who now handles filings and preliminary research, expects her responsibilities will soon include marketing as well. Photo by Terri Glanger.
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DiligenceEngine co-founder Noah Waisberg claims his firm’s automated contract-review system cuts through the process by up to 60 percent. Photo by Matthew Liteplo.
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Matt Kulseth likes the analytics of the online newsletter service MailChimp, which allows his firm to “engage heavy-hitting social media users on Twitter.” Photo by Christopher Bohnhoff.
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