Alanna Clair

August 26, 2024 | Daily Report Online

Although AI tools will continue to evolve, lawyers can help ensure that they comply with their ethical obligations in using AI to assist them in their law practices.

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

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August 12, 2024 | Daily Report Online

Here are some things to know about the risks for lawyers in beginning romantic or sexual relationships with their clients.

By Shari Klevens and Alanna Clair

6 minute read

August 07, 2024 | The Recorder

"Lawyers who are motivated to a fault and never take a vacation day or turn off their phone can find themselves negatively affected by the toll that stress can take," write Dentons' Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair.

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

6 minute read

July 29, 2024 | Daily Report Online

By being mindful of a few ethical issues, associates can make sure that their transition to a new firm is ethical and problem-free.

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

6 minute read

July 15, 2024 | Daily Report Online

Taking vacation time every year is critical to lawyers' success, including as a risk management tool to allow lawyers time to recharge.

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

6 minute read

July 01, 2024 | Daily Report Online

For entities who are not involved in litigation, but who share an interest in a legal issue (such as negotiating a transaction or an ongoing lobbying interest), they may desire to document their common interest.

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

6 minute read

June 17, 2024 | Daily Report Online

State bars are concerned with ensuring the public's faith in the legal profession and they do so by enforcing lawyers' duty of candor, which can be applicable in a lawyer's personal and professional life.

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

6 minute read

June 07, 2024 | The Recorder

By implementing diligent billing practices at mid-year, attorneys can reduce the stress of the year-end collections crunch, comply with ethical obligations, and help maintain a good attorney-client relationship.

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

6 minute read

June 03, 2024 | Daily Report Online

There can be risk for lawyers who do not take steps to keep abreast of developments in technology that could impact their practices.

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

6 minute read

May 20, 2024 | Daily Report Online

Tips gleaned from Formal Opinion 511 for those lawyers who participate in online legal communities, like listservs.

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

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