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The Lawyer’s Guide to Adobe Acrobat Adobe Acrobat is a must-have for law offices. Most state and federal courts consider the software’s PDF format the standard for electronic document filing. Author David Masters shares the skinny on the Acrobat functions that lawyers can really use. Read more… Technology disaster planning: create a survival kit Technology failures cause missed deadlines and at worst, malpractice claims and loss of clients. Before disaster strikes, get started on a plan for your firm. Read more…
Are jury consultants worth the investment? Jury consultants do more than advise on jury selection. They can be an invaluable resource during trial preparation. Read more...
When a lawyer is impaired—what a firm can do “Deal with it – promptly and openly” is one of the recommendations for handling a lawyer’s impairment. Get other perspectives on dealing with lawyers suffering from chemical dependencies, mental illness or other disabling conditions. Read more...
Maintain a positive professional brand Your reputation is your professional brand. Developing it can earn more clients and other opportunities for advancement. Begin learning how here.
Staying in touch keeps you on the minds of clients Regular communication helps to ensure you are the first call when your client needs legal assistance. Get tips on staying in touch here.
The financial side of the business matters An aspiring partner has a vested interest in how the firm is doing, so understanding the financial side—realization rates and expenses, for instance—is key to career ascension. Read more...
Model Rule on Conditional Admission: what it means, next steps The House of Delegates adopted the Model Rule on Conditional Admission to the Bar at the Midyear Meeting in February to encourage bar candidates with chemical dependencies and other disabling conditions to seek help. Learn more about this recommendation here. YourABA is a monthly publication e-mailed to all ABA members who have provided an e-mail address. If you are already a member and want to sign up for YourABA, click here: http://www.abanet.org/members/join/coa2.html. If you would like information on joining the ABA, click here: http://www.abanet.org/members/join/. Your e-mail address will only be used within the ABA and its entities. We do not sell or rent e-mail addresses to anyone outside the ABA. To change your e-mail address or remove your name from any future
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