May 03, 2019 | The Legal Intelligencer
Key to Advancing, Sustaining Diversity in Law Firms—Open the Door of OpportunityThe development and advancement of associates to partner, and partners within the partnership, boils down to just a few factors: increasing opportunities to lead client relationships, obtain origination credits and work on matters of significance.
By Nipun J. Patel and Rick Richardson
4 minute read
March 07, 2019 | The Legal Intelligencer
Is Pa. Supreme Court's UPMC Data Breach Ruling a Harbinger or Outlier?Courts, legislatures and regulators have attempted to define the duties of employers concerning security and privacy, and this article explores the pros and cons of each approach. In the end, without regard to who is making the legal rules, the change is upon us and certain practical steps will best serve the interests of both employers and employees in this digital era.
By Frederick D. Braid, Loren L. Forrest Jr., Mark S. Melodia and Nipun J. Patel
9 minute read
March 07, 2019 | New York Law Journal
Harbinger or Outlier? Is 'Dittman' Creating a New Common Law Privacy Obligation on Employers?Courts, legislatures and regulators have attempted to define the duties of employers concerning security and privacy, and this article explores the pros and cons of each approach. In the end, without regard to who is making the legal rules, the change is upon us and certain practical steps will best serve the interests of both employers and employees in this digital era.
By Frederick D. Braid, Loren L. Forrest Jr., Mark S. Melodia and Nipun J. Patel
9 minute read
May 05, 2017 | The Legal Intelligencer
Trust The Process—From PDLG Fellows to Partners in Big LawIt seems like only yesterday, but it has been 10 years since we were law school students at Temple University selected to be part of the Philadelphia Diversity Law Group (PDLG) Fellows Program. As anyone familiar with the organization knows, the PDLG is committed to growing and retaining the presence of diverse attorneys in the Philadelphia area.
By Nipun J. Patel and W. John Lee
8 minute read
December 09, 2013 | The Legal Intelligencer
Create Mentoring Relationships With 'Non-Diverse' ColleaguesNavigating a career path at any law firm requires an associate to have mentors. Development of meaningful relationships with your senior colleagues is not optional if you desire success at the firm.
By Nipun J. Patel
5 minute read