Shari L Klevens

November 04, 2024 | Daily Report Online

Going beyond the traditional conflict of interest analysis that occurs at the beginning of a new representation or matter, there are other conflicts-related issues that can arise for lawyers and implicate their ethical obligations.

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

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October 21, 2024 | Daily Report Online

By being aware of their ethical duties, lawyers acting as local counsel can serve a valuable role in a litigation matter.

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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