Shari L Klevens

March 07, 2024 | The Recorder

In some instances, outside counsel may be called upon to receive and respond to inquiries from government agencies on behalf of the client. Such inquiries—whether informal or formal—could create risks for both client and counsel, especially if they come from government agencies with law enforcement authority.

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

6 minute read

February 26, 2024 | Daily Report Online

Georgia-based lawyers not otherwise licensed in Georgia should be mindful of the way they advertise and offer their services.

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

6 minute read

February 13, 2024 | The Recorder

Associates owe professional duties to their clients that are independent of their believed lack of seniority, according to Dentons' Shari Klevens and Alanna Clair.

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

6 minute read

February 12, 2024 | Daily Report Online

Transcription and live-captioning services can be useful for lawyers and clients struggling with hearing or other processing issues, but utilizing them is not totally risk-free.

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

5 minute read

January 29, 2024 | Daily Report Online

By balancing their roles between lawyers and advisers, practitioners can help their clients navigate difficult decisions with support, context and advice.

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

5 minute read

January 26, 2024 | The Recorder

Even small steps can help break old habits that create big risks of malpractice claims, according to Dentons' Shari Klevens and Alanna Clair.

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

6 minute read

December 18, 2023 | Daily Report Online

Attorneys can go far in helping each other out, and thankfully many state bars, including Georgia's, take it upon themselves to provide support for their members. Here's what lawyers should know in order to provide support for themselves or colleagues at this time of year.

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

6 minute read

December 11, 2023 | The Recorder

There can still be ethical risks for attorneys engaging in criminal or unethical conduct in their private lives, according to Dentons' Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair.

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

6 minute read

December 04, 2023 | Daily Report Online

The CTA's effective date, Jan. 1, is fast approaching. Thus, lawyers and law firms should prepare by considering not only the reporting obligations of their clients, but also whether they have any newly imposed obligations themselves.

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

5 minute read

November 20, 2023 | Daily Report Online

Although artificial intelligence is certainly quicker and sometimes more accurate than human beings, some have raised concerns about whether removing the human touch can create more harm than good.

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

6 minute read