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Time to Seek an Alternative Career?

The Estrin Report

A clear action plan, including education, networking, and a polished resume tailored to your target field, is key. Alternative Careers Requiring a Legal Background These roles capitalize on your specific legal expertise, making the most of your education and experience in the field.

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Introducing the Trade Secret Case Management Judicial Guide

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Menell* who took on the pro bono task of assembling and managing a fabulous team of leading lawyers to create the Trade Secret Case Management Judicial Guide. The guide will quickly become leading the go-to source as Federal Judges manage their growing trade secrecy caseloads. Early Case Management.

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To AI or To Not AIThat is the Question

The Estrin Report

” “Enhanced case efficiency by streamlining legal research and document management processes.” She was also the Education Director designing, creating and executing online, live training programs with an on-call roster of over 500 instructors throughout the world. ” Can you spot the AI shine?

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Writing as a Side Hustle: 3 Lawyers Who Have Made Publishing a Secondary Income

Attorney at Work

Now, law firms and lawyers are moonlighting as business development consultants, app developers, coaches of all kinds, continuing education providers, and fiction and nonfiction authors. Continuing Education and Training With Laura Frederick. Talk about side hustles! And some are quite lucrative.

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Patent Case Management Goes Cross-Institutional and Global

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Pre-trial “ Markman ” hearings to construe claims became the norm, and with that, the development of the Northern District of California’s Patent Local Rules for managing patent cases led by Judge Ronald Whyte. Although initially put forth as a voluntary case management model, practitioners quickly embraced these rules.

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Mentoring New Legal Assistants

Paralegal Bootcamp

Many firms use software to manage cases such as Filevine, Clio, or MyCase. These case management tools are extremely helpful in keeping your client information, deadlines, and other important facts in one location. Have your new legal assistant sit with you as you work through your list or case management system.

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Conquering Age Discrimination – Turning Experience into Power

The Estrin Report

Stay current with technology Legal employers expect attorneys and legal professionals to be proficient with modern legal research tools, AI-based contract review platforms, and case management software, billing and other tools. There are plenty of free courses you can take along with continuing legal education.

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