Shari L Klevens

November 21, 2017 | Connecticut Law Tribune

The prior articles in this series addressed the scope of the rising cyber security problem and some of the common mistakes that law firms make in addressing…

By By Alanna G. Clair and Shari L. Klevens

6 minute read

November 20, 2017 | Daily Report Online

Replacement counsel faces a series of unique challenges and risks, particularly when entering a case riddled with problems. Here are five tips for replacement counsel to reduce those risks.

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

6 minute read

November 09, 2017 | Connecticut Law Tribune

The first of this three-part series focused on the growing and substantial risk of hackers that all law firms face in the digital age. This article…

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna G. Clair

17 minute read

November 08, 2017 | The Recorder

As part of the process of renewing or replacing legal malpractice insurance, law firms are typically required to complete an application. Law firms that treat the application as a formality and fail to give the application the proper amount of consideration, do so at their own risk. Indeed, an inaccurate response on the application can lead to severe consequences for the firm.

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

17 minute read

November 06, 2017 | Texas Lawyer

Part One of this series focused on the immediate risks law firms face from hackers, and the potentially devastating harm a single cyberattack can cause.…

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

18 minute read

November 06, 2017 | Daily Report Online

When it comes to the work environment, law firms cannot afford to live in the past by maintaining unwritten rules that deprive attorneys of equal opportunities within the firm.

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

6 minute read

October 26, 2017 | Texas Lawyer

Law firms are, by their very nature, privy to some of the most sensitive and confidential information in the business world. For that reason, in this…

By Shari L. Klevens

17 minute read

October 23, 2017 | Daily Report Online

While some motions to disqualify are nothing more than a litigation tactic, others raise legitimate questions regarding the ethical obligations owed by the attorney and her or his law firm to former clients.

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

6 minute read

September 25, 2017 | Daily Report Online

As a result of increased competition in the legal industry, coupled with rapidly developing technology, many law firms and attorneys have practices that reach beyond the borders of their physical locations.

By J. Randolph Evans and Shari L. Klevens, Dentons US

11 minute read

September 11, 2017 | Daily Report Online

For many attorneys, international travel is a function of a modern and increasingly global law practice. With this rise in travel, however, comes an increased risk of violating the rules of professional conduct and potentially facing a malpractice claim as a result.

By J. Randolph Evans and Shari L. Klevens, Dentons US

7 minute read