The Dirtiest Four-Letter Word
I have a confession to make. I am in favor of profanity. There are no bad words, I tell my kids, only bad intent. And the catharsis of a well-placed expletive is sometimes worth the...
Monthly Archive: May 2017
WEBINAR: Legal Ethics in the Technology Age: Exploring a Lawyer’s Duty of Technological Competence
On Wednesday, May 24, 2017, in partnership with AltaClaro, Jim Walker of Richards Kibbe & Orbe LLP presented a CLE webinar, “Legal Ethics in the Technology Age: Exploring a Lawyer’s Duty of Technological Competence.” Chair of...
RELEASE: AltaClaro Appoints Julie Ryan as Head of Experiential Learning
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information, contact: media@altaclaro.com AltaClaro Appoints Julie Ryan as Head of Experiential Learning Platform to expand training offerings under leadership of University of Southern California law professor New York, NY,...
Ascension Story Preview: Professor, Law Firm Partner and Author, Julie Ryan
AltaClaro was pleased this week to announce the addition of Julie Ryan as our Head of Experiential Learning. As you can tell from the sneak peek at Julie’s Ascension Story, below, this is a lawyer...
The Secret to Becoming an “Expert”
You have prepared to act. You have studied and earned degrees. You have completed training programs and landed a job. The time for thinking and planning and evaluating has either passed or it has not yet...
The Actionable Fundamentals of Law Firm Associate Practice
There are many fundamentals to outstanding legal practice in a law firm. High intelligence, a strong commitment to client service and a tireless work ethic are necessary, but not sufficient. The challenge for an associate seeking...
What All Lawyers Should Know: The Intersection of Technology and Legal Ethics
Rapidly evolving technology impacts how we interact on a day-to-day basis, both personally and professionally. In the professional realm, few groups are impacted more than lawyers, as the intersection of technology and legal ethics...
Webinar Host Profile: Jim Walker (Richards Kibbe & Orbe LLP)
On Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at 12 pm (EDT), in partnership with AltaClaro, Jim Walker of Richards Kibbe & Orbe LLP will present a CLE webinar, “Legal Ethics in the Technology Age: Exploring a Lawyer’s Duty...
Seven Good Reasons to Go In-House (If You Find the Right House)
There are any number of reasons lawyers give for leaving law firm practice in search of a legal position inside a company or other non-legal organization. But there are only so many reasons likely...
New York City Bans Employer Inquiries Into Applicants’ Salary History
Experienced human resources professionals and job interviewers are familiar with a number of questions that should be avoided in a job interview or on an employment application. It’s well known that employers should generally...
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