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Corporate Counsel

Don't Forget the Soft Skills: In-House Counsel Now Boosting Public Speaking, People Skills

The popularity of "soft skills" sessions at last week's CLOC annual institute is a testament to how important building these abilities is becoming for in-house professionals.
4 minute read

Daily Business Review

Litigator Todd Levine's Passion for Music, Art, Math and Science Helps in the Courtroom

Levine plays guitar, a bit of bass guitar and some keyboards, and also has a propensity and a gift for math and science. These skills have proven helpful in the courtroom and in mediation.
5 minute read

Law.com

For Firms Welcoming Summer Associates, It's Time to Think Outside the Bottle

The lawyers of tomorrow are increasingly aware of—and not OK with—the mental health and substance abuse risks that can come with life in the law.
6 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Pa. Bar Association Takes Over Pa. Bar Institute, Citing PBI's 'Substantial Losses'

The Pennsylvania Bar Association has assumed control of the Pennsylvania Bar Institute after audits showed PBI lost more than $4.1 million between 2015 and 2017 and had been operating since Jan. 1 at an operating loss of roughly $44,000 per week, according to a letter sent to PBI's directors and officers from outgoing PBA president Sharon Lopez last week.
7 minute read

The American Lawyer

'Mommy Track' Lawsuit Aside, Many Firms Look to Make Life Easier on Parents

Many law firms have continually expanded their support programs for new parents as they discover that official parental leave policies alone do little to end the perception of gender inequality and a "mommy track."
8 minute read

International Edition

In #MeToo Era, Linklaters Launches Hotline and Encourages Disclosures

The London-based legal giant has asked partners and staff to disclose personal relationships in order to avoid conflicts of interest, while also starting a hotline for individuals to anonymously report bullying, discrimination and harassment.
2 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

The Tables Have Turned: Four Tips for Being an Impactful Mentor

The importance of mentors is often impressed upon us as young professionals. A strong mentor-mentee relationship can be a critical component of career development and advancement.
5 minute read

Daily Business Review

Navigating Errors and Omissions Policies: Practical Considerations for Professionals

To protect against this exposure, attorneys and other professionals purchase errors and omissions (E&O) coverage.
4 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Some Companies Slow to Embrace #MeToo Workplace Changes: Littler Survey

A majority of the respondents, 66 percent, ranked sexual harassment as a top issue on their radar.
4 minute read

Connecticut Law Tribune

Liberty Mutual's Counsel Inadvertently Copies Opposing Side on 'Distasteful' Email

Isabel Del Vecchio said she was floored when her professional ethics were questioned by a fellow attorney. Emails detailed the alleged unprofessional behavior.
6 minute read

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