This presentation will focus on ways attorneys can nurture productive attorney-client relationships. Key takeaways will include an awareness of why setting the right impression at the outset of representation is so important, practical tips on how to constructively manage the attorney-client relationship, insight on the value of looking for the learning from problem clients, and an understanding of steps that can be taken to communicate with clients more effectively.
In a 2021 ALPS Insurance survey of women attorneys, over 1/3 of respondents reported they were “dissatisfied” or “very dissatisfied” with their work/life balance. It seems there is a disconnect between the number of women in law schools and the number of women who enter (or remain) in the legal profession. That’s bad news for business and not a good indicator for the current culture of law practice.
This non-CLE accredited webinar will address the fundamentals lawyers should know when approaching cyber insurance. ALPS Risk Manager Mark Bassingthwaighte and experts from Cowbell, our leading cyber insurance partner, will address audience questions regarding cyber insurance coverage for small to midsize law firms
This program will demonstrate how easy it is to avoid some of the ways that calendaring missteps occur through the use of a well-designed calendaring and docket control process. While there is no one right way to accomplish the task, the key will be in thoughtful planning, thorough training, and commitment to follow through from everyone in the office.
This program will identify and focus on the principal business decisions and ethical issues an attorney should address while going through the process of establishing a solo practice.
The topic of ChatGPT and the rise of AI in the legal profession is white-hot. This title, by the way, was devised by ChatGPT and seems to intrigue lawyers! There are already a lot of lawyers utilizing AI, in particular, ChatGPT. So in this 1-hour CLE, Sharon Nelson and John Simek of Sensei Enterprises, a leading cybersecurity firm for lawyers based in Virginia will address the ethical and practice management implications of this evolving technology.
The program will begin with a brief review of the specific conflict rules from the Rules of Professional Conduct. From there, Mark will challenge the typical excuses for not maintaining a formal conflict checking system and detail what a state of the art conflict checking process looks like.
Every attorney would probably agree that learning about the law is very different from actually practicing the law. New practitioners have entered a profession where conflict is everywhere and they are trying to manage an assistant, clients, co-workers, opposing counsel, the court, and their personal lives. This program will touch on 10 things that help keep the plates spinning.
ALPS Attorneys, Kobi, Chris and Mark will share what they believe to be the 10 habits any new lawyer should develop from day one based upon their collective experiences in the world of legal malpractice claims, risk management, and private practice. While practice management tips will play a major role in their discussion, time will also be spent focusing on various personal and professional relationships that can make all the difference.
