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Building a Better Law Practice: 7 Reasons to Specialize

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Abraham Lincoln, licensed to practice law in 1837 in Illinois, may be the archetypal general practice attorney. The Lincoln Legal Papers Project identified over 5,600 cases and nearly 100,000 documents related to Lincoln’s law practice. In legal services, specialization has been spurred by rapid change. Better outcomes.

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Reflections on ReInvent Law Silicon Valley @ 10 Years – Part 2

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Chas is an outspoken advocate of transformation in the legal industry, inspiring increased access to legal services through technology and new business models. Chas earned his bachelor’s degree in economics and math studies summa cum laude from Southern Illinois University and his JD from the University of Southern California.

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Voting Is Open! Pick the 15 Finalists to Compete At Startup Alley at ABA TECHSHOW 2024 in February

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Diversity: One-half of our owners are immigrant people of color. Diversity: Our founders are first-generation immigrants and LGBTQ+ identifying individuals. Demo video: [link] Founded: 2/9/2021, San Rafael, California [HQ], Chicago, Illinois. Outside funding: Less than $1M in outside funding. Anything else?

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What We’ve Learned from Senators and Justices on Legal Talk Network

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Insights from Senators Illinois Senator Dick Durbin Senator Dick Durbin, a Democrat from Springfield, has served as Illinois’ senior U.S. He sits on key Senate committees, makes frequent trips between Washington and Illinois, and resides in Springfield with his family. since 1985.

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ABA Midyear Meeting 2019

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During his tenure, Bob has endeavored to help small firms as well as protect and bolster the work of his predecessors including initiatives in diversity and inclusion, access to justice, and legal technology. We also learned more about the ABA’s actions in immigration, the government shutdown, and changes to their website.