Ari Kaplan

May 22, 2012 | National Law Journal

The closing address at NALP highlighted that, fragile economic climate notwithstanding, it is indeed a great time to be entering the legal profession.

By Ari Kaplan

4 minute read

July 12, 2002 | Law.com

By Ari Kaplan

5 minute read

August 31, 2009 | National Law Journal

Take a turn on the other side of the table. Proactively interviewing an expert in a particular area or a well-known legal figure will allow you to reactively demonstrate your enthusiasm for the law in your new job, and possibly even a client interview.

By Ari Kaplan / Special to NLJ.com

5 minute read

May 25, 2012 | Law.com

Attorney Ari Kaplan left last month's NALP annual conference with a feeling of hope. He learned that demographics, a market that prizes expertise and experience over longevity with an organization, and attractive in-house positions all work to the advantage of today's lawyer, even if that lawyer's journey is unlikely to be smooth.

By Ari Kaplan

4 minute read

July 17, 2003 | Law.com

Internet hookups aren't just for dating anymore but for lawyer-client contacts as well. In a typical legal-referral program, a potential client completes an anonymous request form, providing a brief description of the matter at issue, location and time frame. The request is then forwarded to a network of registered attorneys. When a lawyer receives the e-mail, he can decide whether to respond directly to the potential client.

By Ari Kaplan

8 minute read

September 29, 2011 | New York Law Journal

There is so much talk about social this and techno that. Do X to get a job and Y to keep your job. But the singular characteristic that courses through the vein of achievement is hustling.

By Ari Kaplan

5 minute read

June 14, 2007 | Corporate Counsel

The need for e-discovery processes and support to handle them cannot be disputed. Where the tension might arise is in more corporate counsel taking control of the e-discovery process as law firms continue staffing up for e-discovery.

By Ari Kaplan

7 minute read

June 14, 2010 | National Law Journal

Summer associates should use the next few months as an opportunity to learn more than just how to practice of law, but what ultimately contributes to a thriving legal career.

By Ari Kaplan

5 minute read

October 17, 2006 | Law.com

During a visit to the Interactive Advertising Bureau's recent Mixx 2.6 Conference & Expo in New York, attorney and writer Ari Kaplan learned that doing great work isn't enough. There are creative ways lawyers can practice and promote themselves. The message of event speakers like Miramax head Harvey Weinstein seemed clear: "To win, you have to get people to see your work." For law firms, that means adopting marketing tools such as blogging, podcasting and streaming video -- before it's too late.

By Ari Kaplan

6 minute read

February 21, 2008 | Legaltech News

Attorney and consultant Ari Kaplan observed that there is so much confidence in the power of forensic technology and the CSI-like retrieval of every byte, that there is a risk that data protection is being overlooked. Kaplan provides some tips and tools to avoid major and minor data loss.

By Ari Kaplan

7 minute read