Alanna Clair

February 15, 2019 | Daily Report Online

For attorneys who are trying to grow a practice or to bring in some extra work, there may be a temptation to take on work for which the attorney is not suitably qualified.

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

6 minute read

February 06, 2019 | Connecticut Law Tribune

While there may be increased scrutiny on the use of confidentiality clauses in settlement agreements as a result of recent developments, as it stands confidentiality clauses can help protect the interests of all parties when utilized properly.

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

6 minute read

February 06, 2019 | The Recorder

While there may be increased scrutiny on the use of confidentiality clauses in settlement agreements as a result of recent developments, as it stands confidentiality clauses can help protect the interests of all parties when utilized properly.

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

6 minute read

February 04, 2019 | Daily Report Online

Notably, this is not an issue that can generally be solved by obtaining informed consent.

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

6 minute read

January 18, 2019 | Daily Report Online

By bragging about their exploits, attorneys run the risk of either improperly disclosing client confidences or of misrepresenting facts or analyses to potential new clients.

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

6 minute read

January 07, 2019 | Daily Report Online

As we begin a new year, the next several articles in this space will address the Biblical "seven deadly sins" through the lens of legal practice: sloth, pride, greed, lust, envy, gluttony and wrath.

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

6 minute read

January 02, 2019 | The Recorder

As the problem of sexual harassment and discrimination in the workplace has again come to the forefront in recent years, many law firms have taken a hard look at whether their firm's culture permits or even promotes harassment and discrimination. Besides the primary goal of creating a work environment free of harassment and discrimination, many law firms are reviewing how they address attorney compensation and promotions to ensure that their systems are as objective as possible.

By Shari Klevens and Alanna Clair

6 minute read

December 19, 2018 | Texas Lawyer

An attorney in a litigation is sometimes looked to by the client as something of a soothsayer. What's likely to happen? What's the verdict going…

By Shari Klevens and Alanna Clair

6 minute read

December 17, 2018 | Daily Report Online

Partnership agreements, engagement letters, fee contracts, legal malpractice insurance policies, calendar control systems, document retention policies and most other risk management tools that worked perfectly well a decade or two ago may no longer get the job done.

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

6 minute read

December 04, 2018 | The Recorder

Review some easily implemented risk prevention tools that can help attorneys avoid the simple but serious mistakes.

By Shari Klevens and Alanna Clair

6 minute read