I view participation in bar association activities as an integral part of my professional life. It is a responsibility that comes with being a practicing attorney. Working with lawyers from all parts of the state and all types of practices to better the profession and to improve the delivery of legal services is a way … Continued
Lawyers strive for two key goals: providing excellent and efficient legal services while maximizing profitability. While the former is crucial for client satisfaction and professional reputation, the latter ensures sustainability and growth for law firms. One often overlooked tool in achieving both objectives is the lawyer engagement letter. The same way attorneys create strong contractual … Continued
Demonstrating value to prospective clients is vital to a business lawyer’s success. Your ability to articulate your skills and efficiency will help you convert not only prospects into clients, but also one-time clients to regular clients. You can accomplish this by effectively pitching the benefits of serving as outside general counsel: higher quality of service … Continued
The U.S. Supreme Court this week turned down a request by Missouri’s attorney general to delay the scheduled sentencing in September of former President Trump for his conviction on dozens of felony counts in the hush money trial in New York City. Missouri’s attorney general, Andrew Bailey, a Republican, filed a lawsuit on July 3 … Continued
Technology, the pandemic and shifting social norms have transformed the business world. Studies indicate that even years after the pandemic shutdowns, as many as 1 in every 5 workers are working either hybrid or fully remote.[1] The practice of law is no exception to this trend. New York law and policymakers have supported initiatives to … Continued
How can you maximize every minute? Which features do you need to ensure long-term financial success while delighting clients? Below, we cover the top five technology features that can help you ensure sustainable growth at every stage of your firm’s journey. 5 Tech Features to Make the Most of Your Time 1. Online Payments The … Continued
Famous film producer Samuel Goldwyn is reputed to have remarked that “an oral contract is not worth the paper it’s written on.” Goldwyn’s alleged comment echoes a widespread sentiment in the legal profession and elsewhere that oral contracts are of dubious validity and are “very difficult to enforce.”[1] In reality, New York courts, to a … Continued
The U.S. Supreme Court continues to make news with its decisions this spring on issues from presidential immunity to the role federal agencies play in making and enforcing government regulations. The Miranda Warnings Roundtable tackled these and other questions during a lively podcast this month. The full episode is available below, on Apple and Google … Continued
Michael Hecker knows the value that New York State Bar Association membership has brought to his practice. In his new role as the chair of the Environmental and Energy Law Section, he wants to make sure other attorneys receive those benefits as well. Hecker first got involved in NYSBA through his colleagues. “I identified it … Continued
The United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit invites applications from qualified candidates for a 14-year appointment as United States Bankruptcy Judge for the Eastern District of New York, with a duty station in Central Islip, New York. The selection process will be confidential and competitive. Applicants will be considered without regard to … Continued