Shari L Klevens

October 07, 2024 | Daily Report Online

The decision to end a representation can be a difficult one. But many lawyers who have had to defend against legal malpractice claims often note a time in the underlying client representation when they knew something was "off"

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

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October 03, 2024 | The Recorder

Building a business as a lawyer is invaluable to a future career in private practice. The challenge is to become skilled in an area and to develop work in that practice, even while one's knowledge of the field is developing.

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

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September 09, 2024 | Daily Report Online

Tips for complying with the ethical obligations inherent in preparing a legal opinion for consumption by third parties.

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

6 minute read

August 26, 2024 | Daily Report Online

Although AI tools will continue to evolve, lawyers can help ensure that they comply with their ethical obligations in using AI to assist them in their law practices.

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

6 minute read

August 07, 2024 | The Recorder

"Lawyers who are motivated to a fault and never take a vacation day or turn off their phone can find themselves negatively affected by the toll that stress can take," write Dentons' Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair.

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

6 minute read

July 29, 2024 | Daily Report Online

By being mindful of a few ethical issues, associates can make sure that their transition to a new firm is ethical and problem-free.

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

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July 15, 2024 | Daily Report Online

Taking vacation time every year is critical to lawyers' success, including as a risk management tool to allow lawyers time to recharge.

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

6 minute read

July 01, 2024 | Daily Report Online

For entities who are not involved in litigation, but who share an interest in a legal issue (such as negotiating a transaction or an ongoing lobbying interest), they may desire to document their common interest.

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

6 minute read

June 17, 2024 | Daily Report Online

State bars are concerned with ensuring the public's faith in the legal profession and they do so by enforcing lawyers' duty of candor, which can be applicable in a lawyer's personal and professional life.

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

6 minute read

June 07, 2024 | The Recorder

By implementing diligent billing practices at mid-year, attorneys can reduce the stress of the year-end collections crunch, comply with ethical obligations, and help maintain a good attorney-client relationship.

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

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