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

The Barrister

When most people think of a law degree, they envision a career in traditional fields such as litigation,corporate law, or criminal defense. However, a law degree offers a versatile skill set that can be applied across various industries and professions. 14 Read more about alternative legal career paths with Sol Blatt, Jr.

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The 2023 Fastcase 50 Announced, Honoring Legal’s Innovators, Visionaries and Leaders

Above the Law - Technology

Palmer , Chief Counsel, Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism; Adjunct Professor, University of Illinois College of Law. Marcos Ríos , Partner, Carey; Chair, American Bar Association International Law Section. Andrew Solomon , Senior Rule of Law Advisor, United States Agency for International Development.

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Editor’s Picks: Red Notices & INTERPOL | Virtual Onboarding | Spoiling ‘Reptile Theory’

Legal Talk Network

Michelle Estlund’s blog Red Notice Law Journal introduced me to a world where criminal justice, immigration and international law intersect. Paralegal Voice host Jill Francisco also talked about the new remote environment with her guest, litigator Marc Williams. Managing a remote team isn’t always easy.

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Slaughter and May Pilots AI Transcription Tool Designed for Legal Sector

Legal Tech Blog

The international law firm Slaughter and May will pilot the JUST: Access proprietary AI large language model, part of a suite of transcription tools. million words spoken by lawyers, judges and litigants.” That is where the idea of creating a tool trained with over 1.5 said Sophie Walker , founder and CEO of JUST: Access. “To

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Scale: The Three-Step Formula to Grow a $1 Million+ Legal Practice

Attorney at Work

When I started my legal career at the Chicago office of an international law firm, I struggled to keep my head above water just dealing with the discrete tasks I was assigned in a Chapter 11 bankruptcy case. You must rise above your own limitations by building teams, processes and systems that allow you to scale.

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Debevoise Authors 2023 Edition of the PLI Privacy Law Answer Book

Debevoise Data Blog

It also includes several key updates related to international privacy laws and regulations. The book provides a detailed overview of the patchwork of federal, state and international laws and regulations that govern how private-sector entities handle consumers’ electronic data and personal information in commercial settings.

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Ep 035: Felicity Conrad, Cofounder and CEO of Paladin

LawNext podcast

She explains how the platform works, describes Paladin’s partnerships with legal departments, law firms and associations to expand it capabilities, and discusses her views on how technology can play a role in expanding access to justice. In 2017, she was named both an ABA Journal Legal Rebel and a Fastcase 50 legal innovation honoree.