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Who's doing what; who's going where
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The Evolution of a Process
Here we are in 2014, the number of law firms outsourcing parts of their back-office is increasing and more and more firms are interested in the process as a way to control costs and increase the efficiencies in their back office operation. Why the change? To explain it fully requires one to look at the evolution of the process.
Webinar: Accelerate Your Career
What is the top skill for career professionals in climbing the corporate ladder? It is the ability to sell your ideas and funding requests.
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Go Time for Windows XP
From hardware to software, change is the rule and attorneys who don't want their offices or firms to be a casualty of advancing technology need to be proactive.
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The Dimensions of 'Goodwill' in a Law Practice Sale
One of the thorniest issues in selling a law practice involves the issue of goodwill and how to value it. Goodwill is both an accounting term and a qualitative dimension. Understanding both helps the average lawyer better understand the sale of a law practice.
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Financial Education Through Software
It's a challenge for many lawyers to find the time to understand the financial side of their practices. At Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe, financial education has become a priority. When our lawyers became better equipped to understand the economics of their practices, our firm was able to sustain growth and increase efficiency as well as improve client service across the board.
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National Origin Discrimination
Amidst a workforce characterized by rapidly changing demographics, employers and employees are faced with many challenges, including providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination.
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Data Analytics
Data analytics, the same data mining and interpretive analysis used for decades in other professions, is bringing change to the core business side of the legal profession ' and in the process, revealing great potential for increased efficiency, cost-savings and new ways of managing risk.
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$1,000 Per Hour Isn't Rare Anymore
As recently as five years ago, law partners charging $1,000 an hour were outliers. Today, four-figure hourly rates for in-demand partners at the most prestigious firms don't raise eyebrows ' and a few top earners are closing in on $2,000 an hour.
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Connecting Self-Awareness to Profits
A look at the DISC style assessment tool and what it means for your bottom line.
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