Careers that have been around for any length of time change and evolve with new discoveries, advancements, technology, and perspectives. The paralegal industry has changed drastically since the 1970’s when being a paralegal was recognized as a professional career option. Attorneys began to understand the value of paralegals, making becoming a paralegal more attractive both […]

We covered Information Governance (IG) basics for lawyers in our first post and are diving into the nitty gritty of state, federal and international rules surrounding information governance. More specifically, we’re highlighting how maintaining compliance to protect private client information can be complex and burdensome. When it comes to IG, three separate legal forums must be […]

There’s a good chance that if you’re a practicing attorney, you’re on the web, and you may not even know it. Your firm or practice could very well be the topic of a news piece, blog, social media discussion, or online review. That’s good news, right? Only if what is being posted on the ‘net […]

The paralegal profession continues to grow at a steady rate with new paralegals joining the work force each day. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of paralegals and legal assistants is anticipated to grow by 17% by the year 2022. This is faster than the average growth of all other occupations. With so […]

*This is the first of 3 posts covering Information Governance. Information Governance or “IG” is “the activities and technologies that organizations employ to maximize the value of their information while minimizing associated risks and costs.”  Don’t be fooled by one of the most basic of definitions online for a nuanced and complex concept (from the […]

Email marketing newsletters can enhance the level of trust your clients and their referrals have in your firm. They generally have a much higher response rate than web pages and blog posts because they’re targeted to a specific group that has decided to interact with you. To make the most of the email marketing opportunities, […]

For both new and experienced paralegals, the thought of going to a business lunch or dinner can strike fear. Take the same attorneys and paralegal managers you see in the conference room, put them around a dining table, and things suddenly become awkward. Whether you’re faced with the prospect of dining with colleagues at a […]

If you’re familiar with 30(b)(6) depositions then you know they can be make-or-break propositions for your case.  I’ve written about how you can potentially win your entire case if the designee for the corporation is unprepared or gives a lot of “I don’t know” answers. This is an excellent summary of the rules and requirements […]

If you’re like me, you probably get an inbox full of marketing emails and newsletters, and you probably only read a few of them. Think about the ones you do read. Why do you read them? Do you get information that you could find elsewhere, or is the content original and informative? Is the information […]

Once you admit that you can’t avoid office politics, learn how to navigate them successfully. Think of it like going to the dentist to get a filling. If you put it off, eventually you’ll probably be facing a root canal which is much more painful and costly. Taking care of the cavity immediately will be […]