Alanna Clair

October 09, 2020 | The Recorder

While the hiring process may be unusual this year, attorneys are still looking to switch firms for the same professional and personal reasons that convince attorneys to make a move in any other year, says Denton's Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair.

By Shari Klevens and Alanna Clair

6 minute read

October 05, 2020 | Daily Report Online

Planning can give clients peace of mind to know that their preferred lawyer has an adequate support network available to provide ongoing services, as it shows that the client's needs can still be met regardless of an illness or other unexpected event.

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

6 minute read

September 21, 2020 | Daily Report Online

Some firms are conducting more interviews of each candidate than they typically would to compensate for the lack of in-person meetings.

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

6 minute read

September 08, 2020 | Daily Report Online

Whether lawyers are making a concerted effort to bring their marketing online or are simply spending more time online in this time of quarantine, lawyers should review the rules on maintaining client confidences.

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

6 minute read

August 24, 2020 | Daily Report Online

Even seasoned litigators have faced challenges as a result of these new processes.

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

6 minute read

August 10, 2020 | Daily Report Online

An active support network—and a supportive culture to help lawyers manage stress—may provide a way out for those lawyers who cannot see another course of action.

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

6 minute read

July 31, 2020 | The Recorder

Dentons' Shari Klevens and Alanna Clair highlight steps that lawyers and law firms are taking to recognize and attempt to remedy inequities inherent in the practice of law.

By Shari Klevens and Alanna Clair

6 minute read

July 27, 2020 | Daily Report Online

Watch collections; be careful rearranging fees; beware of "dabbling"; and check of CLE requirements.

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

6 minute read

July 13, 2020 | Daily Report Online

If traveling out of state, depending on the destination, since some states are considered hotspots, you might have to observe self-quarantining requirements before returning to the office.

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

6 minute read

June 29, 2020 | Daily Report Online

Under Rule 5.1, a law firm partner or managerial lawyer has an ethical duty to supervise junior lawyers. Beyond this ethical obligation to help ensure that junior lawyers are meeting the standards of the profession, supervising lawyers also can help the next generation of practitioners by creating a supportive relationship through mentoring.

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

5 minute read