April 07, 2022 | The Recorder
What to Do When the Client Wants to Break the LawPaying close attention to the ethical rules when providing advice can help lawyers provide competent representation to clients and avoid potential liability or punishment—even if their clients are on the wrong path, according to Dentons' Shari Klevens and Alanna Clair.
By Shari Klevens and Alanna Clair
6 minute read
July 20, 2021 | Daily Report Online
Hosting Summer Associates In a Virtual WorldBy navigating potential risks while supporting their summer associates, law firms can help ensure that all parties have an enjoyable summer.
By Shari Klevens and Alanna Clair
5 minute read
July 06, 2021 | Daily Report Online
Considerations When Representing Vulnerable ClientsHere are some things that lawyers may consider to ensure they meet their duties under the Rules of Professional Conduct.
By Shari Klevens and Alanna Clair
5 minute read
June 24, 2021 | Daily Report Online
Good Billing Hygiene Is a Yearlong PursuitBy adopting good billing and collections practices at midyear, lawyers can avoid the year-end stress and crunch to collect, the columnists suggest.
By Shari Klevens and Alanna Clair
5 minute read
October 09, 2020 | The Recorder
How to Change Law Firms During the COVID-19 PandemicWhile the hiring process may be unusual this year, attorneys are still looking to switch firms for the same professional and personal reasons that convince attorneys to make a move in any other year, says Denton's Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair.
By Shari Klevens and Alanna Clair
6 minute read
July 31, 2020 | The Recorder
The Importance of Diversity in Law FirmsDentons' Shari Klevens and Alanna Clair highlight steps that lawyers and law firms are taking to recognize and attempt to remedy inequities inherent in the practice of law.
By Shari Klevens and Alanna Clair
6 minute read
March 03, 2020 | The Recorder
Key Considerations When Attorneys Are Asked to Predict Litigation OutcomesEven when attorneys carefully consider the facts and applicable law, in many cases there still remains a likelihood of an outlier result, especially when a jury is involved.
By Shari Klevens and Alanna Clair
6 minute read
September 03, 2019 | The Recorder
New Ethical Rules Governing Attorney AdvertisingAttorney advertising is not a matter of "anything goes." Instead, the ethical rules contain limitations on attorney advertising practices, which can at times be confusing in light of the many new advertising methods available to attorneys.
By Shari Klevens and Alanna Clair
6 minute read
August 14, 2019 | The Recorder
Don’t Disregard Obligations to InsurersTips for attorneys to avoiding running into trouble when working with an insurance company.
By Shari Klevens and Alanna Clair
6 minute read
May 07, 2019 | The Recorder
Key Considerations When Responding to Media InquiriesAttorneys distracted by the allure of press coverage may not always appreciate the risks associated with discussing a case with the media.
By Shari Klevens and Alanna Clair
6 minute read
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