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TO LAWYERS SWITCHING PRACTICE AREAS - NOT SO FAST!
TO LAWYERS SWITCHING PRACTICE AREAS – NOT SO FAST! No one has been immune from our sluggish economy. Lawyers are seeing pinkslips and downsizing. It makes sense that lawyers with a healthy survival instinct are switching to bugeoning practice areas like bankruptcy, employment and securities. What is more, attorneys who have experience managing complex cases can translate that skill set to other applications.But does that mean that all your law selling resources should be rerouted to greener pastures? Not if you are thinking long term. Industries battered by the current climate may be down, but they are not disappearing. They are preparing for a rebound. For long term success, your business development and legal marketing strategies must also have a long term strategy. Smart attorneys will be part of the planning process with businesses planning a rebound strategy – they'll be the ones retained when business picks up.
TO LAWYERS SWITCHING PRACTICE AREAS – NOT SO FAST! No one has been immune from our sluggish economy. Lawyers are seeing pinkslips and downsizing. It makes sense that lawyers with a healthy survival instinct are switching to bugeoning practice areas like bankruptcy, employment and securities. What is more, attorneys who have experience managing complex cases can translate that skill set to other applications.But does that mean that all your law selling resources should be rerouted to greener pastures? Not if you are thinking long term. Industries battered by the current climate may be down, but they are not disappearing. They are preparing for a rebound. For long term success, your business development and legal marketing strategies must also have a long term strategy. Smart attorneys will be part of the planning process with businesses planning a rebound strategy – they'll be the ones retained when business picks up.
New York's Latest Cybersecurity Commitment
On Aug. 9, 2023, Gov. Kathy Hochul introduced New York's inaugural comprehensive cybersecurity strategy. In sum, the plan aims to update government networks, bolster county-level digital defenses, and regulate critical infrastructure.
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.
How AI Has Affected PR
When we consider how the use of AI affects legal PR and communications, we have to look at it as an industrywide global phenomenon. A recent online conference provided an overview of the latest AI trends in public relations, and specifically, the impact of AI on communications. Here are some of the key points and takeaways from several of the speakers, who provided current best practices, tips, concerns and case studies.
CLE Shouldn't Be the Only Mandatory Training for Attorneys
Each stage of an attorney's career offers opportunities for a curriculum that addresses both the individual's and the firm's need to drive success.