Randy Evans

September 07, 2017 | The Recorder

In the modern practice of law, arguably nothing is more important to an attorney than her laptop. With the rise of electronic document management systems, the laptop can act as the equivalent of an entire office building of documents and allow the attorney to work from virtually anywhere.

By Randy Evans and Shari Klevens

6 minute read

August 31, 2017 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Most attorneys instinctually try to fix a mistake. If the problem can't be fixed, the temptation is to either ignore it in hopes that it just goes away, or worse yet, fall on the sword for something that may not even constitute a recoverable claim for malpractice.

By Shari Klevens and Randy Evans

6 minute read

August 30, 2017 | The Recorder

As a result of the changing market for legal services, law firms are not always looking for the same type of candidate when hiring new attorneys as in the past. Because demand from clients can be uneven, particularly for litigation matters, some firms may be reluctant to commit to full-time attorneys in fear that the work won't be there permanently to justify the cost.

By Randy Evans and Shari Klevens

6 minute read

August 29, 2017 | Texas Lawyer

Sooner or later, every lawyer makes a mistake.

By Shari Klevens and Randy Evans

6 minute read

August 23, 2017 | The Recorder

Professionalism is necessary so that the practice of law may continue to survive and thrive.

By Randy Evans and Shari Klevens

11 minute read

August 16, 2017 | The Recorder

Earlier this year, the State Bar of California approved an ethics rule prohibiting sexual relations between attorneys and clients. The new rule, which carves out limited exceptions, awaits a final determination by the California Supreme Court.

By Randy Evans and Shari Klevens

6 minute read

August 09, 2017 | The Recorder

Lateral hiring is a necessary part of the changing legal landscape, and it can yield mutually beneficial results for both attorney and law firm. For the attorney, a lateral move can improve advancement possibilities, while also potentially providing a greater platform for clients, different work-life balance and better compensation. For the law firm, lateral additions can increase revenue, expand or deepen the bench in certain practice areas and achieve growth objectives.

By Randy Evans and Shari Klevens

5 minute read

August 04, 2017 | Texas Lawyer

Engagement letters may be viewed as merely administrative items, which sometimes results in attorneys giving them little thought.

By Shari Klevens and Randy Evans

14 minute read

August 02, 2017 | The Recorder

Since the Great Recession, many law practices and their clients have placed a premium on working with experienced lawyers. Unsurprisingly, lateral attorney moves have increased in frequency. But lateral moves among non-attorney staff, including paralegals, executive assistants, and secretaries, have recently increased as well.

By Randy Evans and Shari Klevens

6 minute read

July 26, 2017 | The Recorder

As law firms grapple with new economic realities, it is becoming more common for firms to ask individual or groups of partners to leave in an effort to shore up the firm's finances. Not only can this decision be extremely difficult considering the firm's personal relationships with those partners, it can also involve ethical and financial risks for the firm and for the departing partner.

By Randy Evans and Shari Klevens

10 minute read