Alanna Clair

June 15, 2020 | Daily Report Online

Litigants seeking outside funding must often share work product information with their potential funders, but if such materials were disclosed publicly or to an opponent, it could seriously undermine a client's case.

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

6 minute read

June 03, 2020 | The Recorder

Here are some lessons from the latest survey results, both in anticipating known risks and preparing for the unexpected.

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

6 minute read

June 01, 2020 | Daily Report Online

The underlying theory of a conflict of interest--that a lawyer or firm did not maintain loyalty to clients--is typically easily digestible by a jury.

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

6 minute read

May 18, 2020 | Daily Report Online

As a profession, attorneys are even more vulnerable to substance abuse, anxiety and depression, which occur at higher rates than in the general population.

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

6 minute read

May 06, 2020 | The Recorder

One challenge of practicing law is that, in the midst of a heated dispute, attorneys sometimes lose sight of the importance of treating others in a professional and civil manner.

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

6 minute read

May 04, 2020 | Daily Report Online

Even in the midst of stay-at-home orders and global shutdowns, attorneys are well-served by focusing on their duty of civility.

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

6 minute read

April 20, 2020 | Daily Report Online

While there may be many factors beyond one's personal control, attorneys can define some boundaries when working from home by creating and maintaining a routine and schedule.

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

5 minute read

April 08, 2020 | The Recorder

Even with all of the new tools available to attorneys, a number of questions remain regarding the ability of attorneys to take a "business as usual" approach when it comes to practicing law during the pandemic. Here are some key questions and concerns on the minds of attorneys.

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

6 minute read

April 06, 2020 | Daily Report Online

The years following the 2008/2009 financial crisis led to a large uptick in claims against attorneys, and attorneys should be aware similar situations could occur in the COVID-19 crisis. Clients who lose money, opportunities, or deals may look to blame others to recover their losses, even where no fault actually lies with their attorney. For example, clients in real estate transactions and other financial services brought a number of claims in the years after the 2008 crash against lawyers, realtors, and financial institutions. Clients in the COVID-19 environment may similarly take the position that their attorneys were "guarantors" of specific outcomes for their clients, even though the law does not hold lawyers to such a standard.

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

6 minute read

March 18, 2020 | Daily Report Online

Law firms have additional considerations beyond the typical business or employer.

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

6 minute read