The time has come to apply for that coveted position at a reputable law firm. Your resume is up to date but you’re missing one element that can instantly move your application to the front of the pile. Yes, it’s the dreaded cover letter and no, it’s not a waste of time.
According to a
New York Becomes First State to Mandate CLE in Cybersecurity, Privacy and Data Protection
New York has become the first U.S. state to mandate that attorneys take continuing legal education courses in cybersecurity, privacy and data protection.
Under the new requirement, all attorneys must complete one hour of training every two years in either the ethical obligations surrounding cybersecurity, privacy and data protection, or in the technological and practice-related
Talking Using Metrics to Fight For Your Team’s Wellness on a Rampiva Webcast
It was an interesting conversation, and I hope these conversations can help us in the eDiscovery industry think about employee wellness, mental health, diversity, and other issues that can result from doing things the way we’ve always done them. It’s time for this conversation to be had across the industry. If this can spark more
Ten Years On – Bloomberg Releases Documentary on the Collapse of Dewey LeBoeuf
Bloomberg has posted a short but fascinating documentary Steven Davis and Rise and Fall of Dewey LeBoeuf. Ten years after the spectacular
collapse of the ALM 100 law firm, former Chairman Steve Davis broke his silence. No other former partners agreed to be interviewed for the documentary. Commentary by David Lat, Founder of Above the
Aliza Shatzman – Turning a Horrible Judicial Clerkship Experience into the Legal Accountability Project (TGIR Ep. 168)
This week, we talk about the experiences that law students and recent law grads have during their internships, summer associate positions, and their judicial clerkships. While most of us work very hard to make sure that these (traditionally young) associates and clerks enjoy and learn from their experiences, today’s guests understands firsthand that not all
Law Firm Best Practices: Sending a Closing Letter
When a legal case or matter has closed, it’s best practice to send a law firm closing letter to the client informing them that their legal representation has ended. Without clearly and formerly communicating closure, a client may think their representation is still occurring and lawyers risk unintentional malpractice. Closing letters not only help to
Five Reasons Attorneys Should Ditch Spreadsheets
Even if we spoke about lawyers just starting their practice, a spreadsheet is not a good idea—neither for case management nor accounting. If you’re reading this, you most likely agree. Allow me to bring some clarity to this.
#1 Using a Spreadsheet is NOT Scalable
A spreadsheet sounds great at first. It’s as if
Investment Group ‘The Legaltech Fund’ to Hold Limited-Attendance Summit on Legal Innovation
The LegalTech Fund, which was the first venture capital firm devoted exclusively to law and legal technology, announced today that it will convene its first TLTF Summit in December — a three-day event for investors, startups and legal innovation thought leaders that will feature networking, dealmaking and educational opportunities.
Scheduled for Dec. 7-9 in Miami,
ABA Center for Innovation – Trends Report 2022
Happy to have played a small role in this report with sections on:
- Defining a Legal Platform
- What is an API in the Legal Industry
- AI – Artificial Intelligence in Legal
- What is the Metaverse and Why it is Important
The Innovation Trends Report will focus on case studies in three areas: Internal ABA Innovations,
The Key to Content Marketing Success Is Employee Engagement
Want your content to reach more people? Employee engagement may be key to your success.
Content marketing strategy is 50% content and 50% delivery. This means that excellent content can fall flat if the distribution is mismanaged. Far too often, we see law firms create good content but fail to distribute it. These firms struggle
Assuaging Distress? Ukraine Conflict Assessments in Maps (July 29 – August 2, 2022)
Editor’s Note: One of the most accurate and detailed sources for ongoing updates on the Ukraine crisis is the Ukraine Conflict Update from the Institute for the Study of War. The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) is a 501(c)(3) organization and produces strictly non-partisan, non-ideological, fact-based research. ISW seeks to promote an informed
Annual Meeting Hangover
I was fortunate to be able to go to the American Association of Law Libraries annual meeting in Denver. But it was hard, a lot harder than I remember. I consider myself an introvert and I do not like large gatherings in which I need to be social. The reality of being a part of
Lawyer Call to Action: Top CTA Tips for a Law Firm
How can lawyers use the power of story? with Bridget Cook-Burch
This week on the podcast we ask: How can lawyers use the power of story? with Bridget Cook-Burch
About our guest: Bridget’s clients call her “The Book Whisperer”. She is a New York Times & Wall Street Journal bestselling author, mentor, trainer, mamma-bear humanitarian, and speaker known for riveting stories of transformation. Her powerful work has been
The 10 Latest Additions to the LawNext Legal Technology Directory, 8/2/22
Ever since we launched the LawNext Legal Technology Directory, which debuted in February, I am consistently fascinated to see the products that get added. As closely as I follow legal tech, I always discover products that are new and interesting.
Here are the 10 latest additions (descriptions taken from product listings).
Proposal generation for law firms: How QorusDocs integration optimizes client relevancy, engagement, and win rates
Pre-pandemic, many law firms enjoyed deep-rooted relationships with their clients. If firm lawyers delivered high-quality work and solid track records, the strength of those relationships helped support a continual stream of business — despite steady rate increases. For many firms, that reality no longer exists.
Today’s legal clients are savvier. They’re comparison-shopping and demanding that