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1 week ago | 
abovethelaw.com | Jeremy Barker
Ed note: This is the last in a series. Read the previous installment here. As we draw the curtains on our networking trilogy — from drafting the pre-conference game plan to navigating the social labyrinth during the event, and finally to mastering the post-conference follow-up — it’s clear that networking, much like an intricate dance or a competitive sport, requires both skill and artistry.
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2 weeks ago | 
abovethelaw.com | Jeremy Barker
Remote and hybrid work models pose challenges for law firms. But they also offer new opportunities. In “Conflicts, Contracts & Costs: Tuning Up Your Office Systems, Client Relationships & Operating Documents,” Affinipay’s Claude Ducloux dives into the opportunities that emerge in a distributed environment. Read on for a sampling of his insights, and feel free to register for the webinar using the form below. (CLE credit is available.) What’s the “Mortal Sin” of Billing?
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2 weeks ago | 
abovethelaw.com | Jeremy Barker
For years, legal operations has been misunderstood. Many general counsel and chief legal officers still see it as administrative support — a necessary function but one that’s more about tech admin than business impact. But let’s be blunt: In today’s corporate landscape, where legal departments are being asked to demonstrate their value, legal ops isn’t just a support function — it’s a competitive advantage.
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3 weeks ago | 
abovethelaw.com | Jeremy Barker
Ed note: This is the eighth in a series. Read the previous installment here. Picture yourself as a chef in the grand kitchen of networking. The conference has ended, but the ingredients you’ve gathered — the contacts, the conversations — are fresh and ready to be transformed into something delectable.
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3 weeks ago | 
abovethelaw.com | Jeremy Barker
Generating first drafts of legal documents. Managing contract redlines and coordinating revisions. Surfacing hard-to-find data. In the age of generative AI, the biggest legal technology use cases often focus on streamlining the tasks routinely performed by junior associates. For Litera CEO Avaneesh Marwaha, however, the focus is shifting. “Our story from this point forward is about the partner, the rainmaker,” he says.
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4 weeks ago | 
abovethelaw.com | Jeremy Barker
How well are law departments and law firms working together today? What are the biggest challenges to collaboration? What emerging skills are becoming critical must-haves? As the AI era reshapes the work of law firms and law departments alike, Above the Law and our friends at iManage are looking for insights from both private practice law firms and the clients they serve. We’re diving deep into what you think the other side is doing well and what these lawyers could improve.
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1 month ago | 
abovethelaw.com | Sejal Patel |Jeremy Barker
In the kitchen of networking, just as a chef skillfully presents a dish blending aesthetics with flavor, the art of practice development involves combining professionalism with personal warmth. It’s about serving up interactions that are not only respectful and professional but also personable and friendly. Here’s how you can infuse this blend into your interactions:Share Personal Stories: Don’t hesitate to weave in appropriate personal anecdotes or interests.
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1 month ago | 
abovethelaw.com | Thomas Yohannan |Jeremy Barker
Ed. note: This article first appeared in an ILTA publication. For more, visit our ILTA on ATL channel here. In the summer of 1956, when John McCarthy gathered researchers at Dartmouth College, he did not just coin the term “artificial intelligence” — he sparked a digital revolution that would span generations.
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1 month ago | 
abovethelaw.com | Jared D. Correia |Jeremy Barker
What was a forced decision five years ago is now an option that is being warmly welcomed by law firm owners everywhere: The use of remote staff as a viable method for managing workload. Attorneys are utilizing virtual staffers (admininstrators and paralegals), as well as lawyers of all experience levels, on projects or on a fractional basis.
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1 month ago | 
abovethelaw.com | Sejal Patel |Jeremy Barker
Ed note: This is the sixth in a series. Read the previous installment here. Just as a skilled chef tastes their creation throughout the cooking process and adjusts seasonings for the perfect balance, effective networking involves seeking feedback and making adjustments to your approach. Here’s how you can “taste” your networking efforts and fine-tune them:Ask for Feedback: After a follow-up meeting or interaction, consider asking for feedback.
