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10 ways your law firm can observe Pro Bono Week 2024
Pro Bono Week, sponsored by the American Bar Association’s Standing Committee on Pro Bono and Public Service, is a national celebration that highlights the outstanding volunteer work lawyers provide to those who cannot afford legal services. It’s a week dedicated to recognizing the importance of pro bono work and encouraging attorneys to give back to […]
Here’s how to hire or contract a courier/court runner
Hiring or contracting a courier or court runner is a crucial decision for a law office. These professionals play an essential role in ensuring that important legal documents, court filings, and deliveries are handled with efficiency and precision. Whether you choose to hire an employee or contract the role out, finding the right person is […]
Protect your firm from ethical risks with an effective conflict checking process
Conflict checking is a crucial process for a law office manager, ensuring that the firm avoids any conflicts of interest that could jeopardize client trust or violate legal ethics. Here’s a breakdown of how to manage the conflict checking process efficiently: 1. Understand the Importance of Conflict Checking Conflict checks help ensure that the law […]
How to help someone suffering domestic abuse
National Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM), observed in October, is a time to recognize victims and raise awareness about the devastating impact of domestic violence. As the manager of a law office, you are in a unique position to detect possible abuse of both clients and staff members and to be of help. Domestic violence […]
Make your office welcoming and inclusive for clients with disabilities
As a law office manager, it’s essential that you create a welcoming and inclusive environment for all clients, including those with disabilities. It’s important to understand that people with disabilities face unique challenges, and it’s your responsibility to ensure that they feel comfortable and respected when interacting with your office. Here are some tips to […]
10 ways your law firm can observe Pro Bono Week 2024
Pro Bono Week, sponsored by the American Bar Association’s Standing Committee on Pro Bono and Public Service, is a national celebration that highlights the outstanding volunteer work lawyers provide to those who cannot afford legal services. It’s a week dedicated to recognizing the importance of pro bono work and encouraging attorneys to give back to […]
Here’s how to hire or contract a courier/court runner
Hiring or contracting a courier or court runner is a crucial decision for a law office. These professionals play an essential role in ensuring that important legal documents, court filings, and deliveries are handled with efficiency and precision. Whether you choose to hire an employee or contract the role out, finding the right person is […]
Protect your firm from ethical risks with an effective conflict checking process
Conflict checking is a crucial process for a law office manager, ensuring that the firm avoids any conflicts of interest that could jeopardize client trust or violate legal ethics. Here’s a breakdown of how to manage the conflict checking process efficiently: 1. Understand the Importance of Conflict Checking Conflict checks help ensure that the law […]
How to help someone suffering domestic abuse
National Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM), observed in October, is a time to recognize victims and raise awareness about the devastating impact of domestic violence. As the manager of a law office, you are in a unique position to detect possible abuse of both clients and staff members and to be of help. Domestic violence […]