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Showing support: ABA leaders stress rule of law in meeting with Pakistan’s ambassador ABA leaders, (from left) Laurel Bellows, chair of the ABA House of Delegates; ABA President Bill Neukom, and H. Thomas Wells, ABA president-elect, hand-carried a petition with electronic signatures from thousands of lawyers to a Dec. 13 meeting at the Pakistani embassy in Washington, D.C. Read more… Networking effectively: Where to start, even if you are an introvert Attending networking events is one way to connect with people. Find other ideas for filling your address book with important contacts. Read more...
Attorney-client privilege bill advances The Attorney-Client Privilege Protection Act passes in the House of Representatives. Find out the next steps as the ABA shifts its focus. Read more...
Employee references: A potential minefield of trouble The old adage, “If you can’t say anything nice, don't say anything at all,” is not always appropriate when giving an employee reference. Read more...
Finding a good mentor Years in the profession do not always make a good mentor. Learn some tips for identifying the person who can be the most effective guru for you. Read more...
Closing a law practice There are special considerations related to lawyer-client confidentiality that differentiate closing a law firm from shutting down a typical business. Read more...
Listening strategies to improve client relations Listening is the most important skill a lawyer can have. Author Gerald Riskin offers tips to improve your listening skills and your practice. Read more...
Civil or criminal? What are the determining factors for corporate clients? When a corporate client finds the government looking into its operations, what determines a civil or criminal case? Lawyers discuss the considerations. Read more...
Midyear Meeting ahead: What to expect Educational programs, award presentations and the ABA House of Delegates session highlight the ABA’s Midyear Meeting in Los Angeles. Preview the program to find out what brings more than 3,000 ABA members to the event. Read more...
Working remotely—the technology you need, the virtual office you want Technology makes working from a remote location possible. Review some of the considerations in creating your virtual office. Read more...
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