Shari L Klevens

March 11, 2021 | The Recorder

Dentons' Shari Klevens and Alanna Clair share tips and guidance for lawyers regarding interactions with their own witnesses before and during depositions, whether remote or in-person.

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

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March 01, 2021 | Daily Report Online

"Lawyers who choose to post on social media must realize they are handling live ammunition; doing so requires care and judgment," judges in Tennessee wrote in a case about a lawyer who suggested on Facebook that a friend kill her ex-boyfriend.

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

6 minute read

February 12, 2021 | The Recorder

Because of the visibility of such online profiles, many attorneys want to put their best foot forward and include information that highlights their expertise and successes. However, there can be risks when choosing what information to make available to the public online.

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

6 minute read

February 01, 2021 | Daily Report Online

For most situations, the first step for an associate who has concerns about another lawyer's conduct is to discuss with an internal risk manager at the firm (like the general counsel) to seek guidance and to ensure that any such discussions are privileged.

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

6 minute read

January 19, 2021 | Daily Report Online

Formal Opinion 495 clarifies the risks for those lawyers working remotely in jurisdictions to which they are not admitted.

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

6 minute read

January 07, 2021 | The Recorder

For lawyers, there are many resolutions that can help improve their personal and professional lives and that require relatively limited time commitment.

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

6 minute read

January 04, 2021 | Daily Report Online

Screening potential new client representations, like monitoring one's diet, is an important prevention tool to avoid legal malpractice claims.

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

6 minute read

December 28, 2020 | The Recorder

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to much economic certainty but, at the same time, has given rise to significant litigation in certain practice areas. Under such circumstances, many litigants may find litigation funding particularly attractive, according to Dentons' Shari Klevens and Alanna Clair.

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

6 minute read

December 21, 2020 | Daily Report Online

Lawyers also have a reputation for being miserly or for not showing warmth and kindness to their fellow humans. Here are some lessons on how lawyers can learn from the past to avoid risks, contemplate and be in the present and plan for the future.

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

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December 07, 2020 | Daily Report Online

It is not uncommon for lawyers to be hired to prepare opinions for consumption by others, but it helps to be aware of the risks.

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

6 minute read