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Data Literacy: A Critical Skill for Legal Professionals

Colin S. Levy

Legal teams are no longer just advisors on regulatory compliance or dispute resolution—they are now key players in data governance, risk management, and strategic decision-making. This involves more than just skimming through compliance dashboards; it requires diving into how data is collected, processed, and stored.

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Procedural Justice: What It Is and Why It’s Important

Clio

Procedural justice can be put into practice across various systems where authority figures make decisions, such as in employer/employee relations, disputes in educational settings, and the justice system. When people feel that theyve been treated fairly and with respect during decision-making, trust, and compliance are built.

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What If I Don’t Want to Litigate? Law Degree Alternatives: Exploring Unconventional Career Paths

The Barrister

compliance, risk management, or consulting) but do not mandate the formal qualifications necessary to practice law (like bar passage). 5 Human Resources and Employee Relations : Legal expertise is invaluable for navigating workplace disputes, drafting employee contracts, and ensuring compliance with labor laws. In 2022, 84.6%

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Should You Outsource Contract Management Services?

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Compliance monitoring: Legal specialists can make sure your contracts stay in line with new regulations, which, in turn, can help reduce legal risks. Dispute resolution assistance: Experts can help handle contract-related conflicts, which helps reduce the chances of expensive legal battles.

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Proactive Dispute Management in Large-Scale Projects

Colin S. Levy

Avoid going for the jugular in negotiations or defaulting to arbitration as the sole dispute resolution method because your company has always done it that way. Get outside your comfort zone Dispute resolution in some industrial sectors is focused on only either litigation or arbitration.

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Local Q&A: I’m a new law school grad who lives in the midwest. What are the most popular areas of practice in Chicago, IL?

Martindale-Avvo

Some of the most popular areas of practice in Chicago, IL include: Corporate law : This involves representing businesses in a variety of legal matters, such as mergers and acquisitions, contracts, and regulatory compliance.

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How Contract Review Automation Can Make Your Workflow Simple

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Manually checking for errors, ensuring compliance, and fixing issues can slow things down and use up valuable resources. Improves Compliance Making sure your contracts meet legal and regulatory requirements can be tricky, but automation makes it much easier. How Can Automation Benefit The Contract Review Process?