Attorney at Work

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Being of service is at the heart of a business trend known as servant leadership. It’s a phrase we’re hearing a lot about these days, yet the principles are as old as the ages. So, what is servant leadership? Servant leadership is a management style in which you lead by placing the needs of your team first.

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Attorney at Work

MARCH 3, 2022

I’ve been thinking about what it means to lead a company through crises and how each crisis affects law firm leaders. A few years ago, I believed I had handled just about every type of crisis conceivable. “Are We Seeing the Dawning of the Age of ‘Impossibly Impeccable’ Leadership ?” I like everything about Gary Vee.

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Attorney at Work

JULY 25, 2022

If you’re concerned about your practice and looking for an effective business development technique, I have a suggestion for you: Develop an industry focus, like a niche law firm. Some studies show that clients care more about what you know about their business than what you know about the law. A webinar series.

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HowAppealing

APRIL 13, 2023

“Injuries and Illness Slow Senators, as Well as the Senate Itself; High-profile absences have created complications for Democrats as Congress returns and prompted new questions about the future of Republican leadership”: Carl Hulse and Annie Karni of The New York Times have this report.

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Above The Law

OCTOBER 24, 2024

here's a splashy profile about how OpenAI broke copyright law. [ Which would be significant if Montana's AG dutifully acted as the state's top lawyer as opposed to wasting taxpayer dollars filing frivolous lawsuits about how voter registration is unconstitutional. Montana Free Press ] * Law firm leadership FOMO.

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JURIST

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

The adopted decision simply acknowledges the progress made by the FWG and points to the leadership of Indigenous Peoples and local communities in addressing the climate crisis. ” The post COP29 dispatch: new climate finance agreement is a discordant march toward climate action appeared first on JURIST - News.

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JURIST

AUGUST 27, 2024

The announced oilfield shutdown comes as part of an ongoing dispute between the eastern government and the UN-recognised government based in Tripoli regarding the leadership of the CBL. The post Unrecognized Libya government suspends oil exports amid power struggle over Central Bank leadership appeared first on JURIST - News.

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Attorney at Work

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Lawyer Leadership skills. Defining Leadership. Let’s start with what leadership actually is. While there are many definitions, the core purpose of leadership is to mobilize people (in a department, practice group, firm, company, community) around common goals to achieve concrete outcomes at scale. But can they be taught?

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Attorney at Work

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

These could be procedural books about topics like negotiation or books about substantive issues that affect your clients. Do you handle employment cases, or maybe you’re intrigued by the regular news stories about the treatment of employees in meatpacking plants and Amazon warehouses? Nonfiction is not a synonym for boring.

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Attorney at Work

JULY 6, 2021

But expertise and thought leadership are not the same thing. What is thought leadership? Maybe you go about your daily practice conceiving better ways to build the proverbial legal mousetrap. Thought leaders are among the first to inform others about and analyze new developments. The Leadership Part.

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Attorney at Work

OCTOBER 12, 2021

With so much change and so many unanswered questions, there’s never been a better time to stand out through your thought leadership. . Lawyer Thought Leadership: Narrow Your Focus. And, yes, one of the most important benefits of having a narrow focus is that it allows you to create more and better thought leadership content.

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The Estrin Report

DECEMBER 26, 2024

How about leadership? About the Author Chere Estrin has over 20 years of experience in the staffing arena, including executive positions in law firms, litigation support companies, and the legal staffing divisions of a $5billion publicly held corporation. The job: Is my work environment supportive, or is it hostile or stressful?

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JURIST

OCTOBER 17, 2024

The trial of civilians in these courts, particularly after political unrest in May 2023, has raised concerns about the fairness of the judicial process. Pakistan has also faced criticism for its widespread use of military courts to try civilians.

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Above The Law

MARCH 21, 2025

Articles in this edition focus on the business of law, from celebrating diverse leadership and global professional development to value-based pricing strategies and data-driven client service innovations. Contribute to Strategies & Voices Do you have a compelling case study about your firm or marketing insights to share?

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Above The Law

MARCH 25, 2025

The Atlantic ] * Government not worried about measles but laser focused on conspiracies about baby formula. American Lawyer ] * LBR and ALM merge, Well “merge” with LBR taking over executive leadership so decipher that as a merger vs acquisition as you will. Legal IT Insider ] The post Morning Docket: 03.25.25

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Patently O

JANUARY 28, 2025

by Dennis Crouch Last week, I wrote about the twin challenges facing the USPTO: a return-to-office mandate and a hiring freeze that could significantly impact patent operations.

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JURIST

DECEMBER 2, 2023

The Georgia Republican Legislature Leadership announced the newest version of the proposed Georgia Congressional Redistricting Map Friday, a month after a federal judge ruled the previous version of the map violated Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act and discriminated against Black Georgia voters.

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Attorney at Work

JULY 12, 2021

That’s when the real education about what it takes to be a successful lawyer truly begins. I don’t know about you, but I rarely know what to think about something until I write about it. You’ll also have fewer doubts about your own thoughts.”. Successful lawyers are successful at lifelong learning.

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Above The Law

MARCH 6, 2025

Its a golden age for thought leadership, and any lawyer can step into the spotlight and build their reputation. Lets dive into five simple but powerful thought leadership hacks that can help you stand out. Craft a Strong About Section Your About section should go beyond a basic bio. Try this format: Who you serve (e.g.,

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Attorney at Work

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Every lawyer can use a hand up, especially when it comes to navigating the unwritten rules of making partner or stepping into a leadership role. But that begs the question, how exactly do you go about finding a sponsor? Be as clear as possible in your own mind about your ambitions. Be strategic. Raise your hand.

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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. Your lack of leadership skills may be chasing away good people. According to the Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM) those costs are about $4,700.

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JURIST

APRIL 30, 2023

Japan’s leadership would be vital in restarting a failing international response to the crisis in Myanmar, a UN-appointed independent rights expert urged Friday. ” Myanmar has been in crisis since the military leadership under Hlaing ousted the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi.

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Above The Law

JANUARY 30, 2025

It’s a nice signal to associates that the firm cares about public service work or work-life balance respectively. But on Tuesday evening, associates received an update from firm leadership laying out the requirements for next year’s bonus and pro bono hours now have an upper bound.

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Attorney at Work

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Think about the last time you had to find a service provider — a dentist, an architect, a consultant, a painter. Despite their own experiences, a lot of lawyers (of all ages) are still skeptical about the value of an online presence for their personal business development purposes. Post about your activities at least three times.

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LawVu

MAY 26, 2025

This article was created from a webinar hosted by LawVu in which David Lancelot, CLO and EVP Advocacy at LawVu, and Paul Gillan, Practice Group Leader and Chief Legal Counsel at Johns Hopkins Health System, discussed the intricacies of navigating the leadership of legal departments in healthcare and the role legal technology plays in this.

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Above The Law

APRIL 29, 2025

The Legal Marketing Associations 40th Annual Conference (LMA25) was brimming with insights and real talk about where our profession is heading. We heard from Mo Bunnell about how crucial it is to get inside our lawyers heads, understand their pain points, and use their language to communicate possible solutions. The big themes?

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Above The Law

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

That said, we’ve definitely made some predictions about what will be next on the chopping block. Would a school risk their funding for accepting a student who talked about how formative participation in the Urban Debate League was to them because they know they might get accused of using “Urban” as a proxy for Black?

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Attorney at Work

JUNE 1, 2022

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. Law school does not teach leadership, client management or the business of law. Invest In People.

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JURIST

JUNE 25, 2023

.” The UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human rights followed up , saying it was “gravely concerned” about the ongoing civilian killings in El-Geneina in West Darfur, Sudan orchestrated by armed “Arab” militia and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).

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Attorney at Work

JULY 7, 2022

To create a more hospitable, nurturing environment for rising leaders and to reduce turnover, firms must be intentional, thoughtful and consistent about communication with and for their younger talent. Newly hired lawyers are excited about their prospects for success. Here aAre Four Ways to Reduce Turnover With Transparency.

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Above The Law

APRIL 3, 2025

New lawyers and future lawyers can bring fresh perspectives, innovative ideas, and a different way of thinking about the law. When I mentor, I dont just talk about legal skills. I emphasize leadership, ethics, and business strategy. Its about recognizing your duty to the company, its employees, and its stakeholders.

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Patently O

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Lutnick has indicated he is in favor of major reductions in force, although not speaking directly about the USPTO. These negotiations continue behind closed doors while patent examiners, practitioners and applicants continue to sit in limbo about potential impacts on examination quality, processing times, and the stability of the U.S.

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Law 360

MAY 28, 2025

While the new Texas Stock Exchange could be an interesting alternative to the NYSE and the Nasdaq due the states robust economy and the TXSEs high-profile leadership and publicity opportunities for listings, its success as a national securities exchange may hinge on resolving questions about its regulatory and cost advantages, say attorneys at Norton (..)

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Attorney at Work

MAY 31, 2024

Meyling Ly Ortiz | Now that I’m in-house, executive presence is a phrase I hear often, usually in conversations about influence and leadership. The post Unpacking Executive Presence for Young Lawyers appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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FDA Law Blog

APRIL 21, 2025

Butler Recent reductions in force (RIFs) and leadership changes at FDA are already affecting key agency functionsand as the administration plans a broader reorganization, the impact will likely grow. In this climate, getting the first cycle right isnt just about speed, its potentially about survival. By John W.M.

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JURIST

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

An Indigenous leadership body will be established with two co-chairs, as indicated in the final document. Despite significant commitments, the financial pledges made over the two weeks of discussions fell short of addressing the severe global biodiversity crisis, with only about $400 million allocated to the fund.

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FDA Law Blog

MAY 27, 2025

Interestingly, leadership from the Center for Drugs is absent and the tour excludes CEOs in the device space. Given the recent sudden, frequent and often chaotic changes in the Agency, it is critical that the Commissioner hears directly from Industry about their goals, plans, and concerns.

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