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Speaking Engagements for Attorneys
Most attorneys have recognized the value of holding seminars and workshops at which they can make presentations on a variety of topics. The problem with these seminars is that, more often than not, the law firm is preaching to the choir. The attendees at these seminars usually come from existing clients or prospects previously identified by the firm. What law firms need to do is expose their expertise and practice groups to new prospects for their services.
What is one of the best ways to accomplish this? By speaking at public conferences and meetings produced and sponsored by other organizations ' at conferences, seminars and forums held by independent event organizations, associations, professional and industry trade groups and academic institutions and think tanks. There is much evidence that speaking at public forums often results in the attainment of business, by providing increased awareness of the firm in general and specific practice areas in particular, to an audience comprised of potential clients. The key to the success of a speaker program is to identify and secure speaking opportunities with audiences of business executives (or whomever buys your firm's legal services), not just other attorneys, at, for example, CLE events and bar associations, as is often the case when lawyers speak.
The DOJ's Corporate Enforcement Policy: One Year Later
The DOJ's Criminal Division issued three declinations since the issuance of the revised CEP a year ago. Review of these cases gives insight into DOJ's implementation of the new policy in practice.
The DOJ's New Parameters for Evaluating Corporate Compliance Programs
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A Lawyer's System for Active Reading
Active reading comprises many daily tasks lawyers engage in, including highlighting, annotating, note taking, comparing and searching texts. It demands more than flipping or turning pages.