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| LUMEN LEGAL NEWS
Luminary Kalynn Taylor
Employees
of Lumen Legal award each other Lumen coupons (or Lumens, defined as a
perceived measure of light) whenever someone displays preeminent
behavior. Kalynn Taylor, IT guru for Lumen Legal, has been the
recipient of the Luminary of the Year Award two years in a row. She has
this to say: "I've never worked for a company that does this kind of
thing for its employees--it's a wonderful opportunity. You can express
your appreciation."
Illuminate yourself. >
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| BY THE NUMBERS
According to the ABA:
- There was a slight increase of men over women in total J.D. enrollment in the last year--from 52.5 percent to 53.1 percent.
- Enrollment of minority students rose slightly, from 21.2 percent of all J.D. students last year to 21.6 percent this year.
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ASK THE EXPERTS
Do you have a question or challenge you'd like the Lumen Legal experts to address? Please , and we'd be happy to help you plan your strategy. |
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| The legal industry is changing around us.
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| There
is a large assortment of options for attorneys as they graduate from
law school or look to further their professional careers. No longer is
work as a full-time associate the only coveted position.
Explore the available alternatives that correspond to your strengths in , and find out just what .
Another
way to stay competitive in the legal marketplace is to adopt a sales
mindset--something not usually associated with attorneys' skill sets.
Jack Daly, CEO of Professional Sales Coach, that can help out anyone who's trying to make progress in the legal industry.
If
you're looking for ways to reach your new career goals, and you'd like
to talk to someone about what your options are, please don't hesitate
to get in touch with Lumen Legal. We'll help you assess your next fit.
 I always appreciate any input on our newsletter
--whether
you have a question for the expert, an idea for upcoming themes, or a
comment on a featured article, let me know. And, please this newsletter to any colleagues who would benefit from its content.
Regards,
David Galbenski, Esq.
President and CEO, Lumen Legal
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| Contract Lawyering--Lifestyle Choice Or Transition Plan?
When
you hire contract lawyers to do document review, or another special
project, what do they expect? Karen Maheu, Lumen Legal's Vice President
of Global Resourcing, shares her extensive knowledge about contract
work--and contract workers. For example, she discusses the two main
types of contract workers.
Consider contracting. >
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| Non-Legal Careers For Lawyers: How Else Can That Degree Be Put To Good Use?
According
to Cheryl Heisler, founder and president of Lawternatives, lawyers are
"smart people with motivation." Combine that with in-demand skill
sets--like superior communication and strategizing--and the
possibilities for being successful in any career are good. Heisler
shares a four-step plan for a career transition. Step one: Perform a
self-assessment.
Get the steps. >
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| Win Clients and Market Your Professional Services In the Modern Business Arena
The
law school emphasis on careful analysis and case law prepares lawyers
for practice, but cultivating and maintaining business has become
increasingly vital as the field grows more and more competitive.
Discover what Jack Daly, CEO of Professional Sales Coach, Inc.,
recommends for successful selling in the legal industry. Hint: It's all
about creating trust.
Read the interview. >
Special contest from Lumen Legal and Jack Daly: See how you could win Jack's three-hour audio program--recorded live. Go here for details on winning your own copy of "Smart Selling Through Value."
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| Ramifications Of Hefty Associate Pay Raises
The
static supply of law graduates doesn't fill the increasing demand from
within the legal services industry. In response, law firms have hiked
starting associate pay rates significantly this year. That may sound
like good news for new lawyers, but it impacts law firm's associate
bill rates--and billable hours--as well as profitability per equity
partner.
Discover the impact. >
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| Update On Law Firm Mergers In 2006
2006
marked a busy year for law firm mergers, with the abundance of mergers
in recent years providing the industry with valuable guidelines towards
effective merging. Get the details on the largest mergers and
prospective mergers, as well as trends that surfaced in the last
year--including the largest expansions from wholesale mergers.
Get the details. >
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| 'Magic Of Dialogue' Sparks Sedona Conference® Success
The
Sedona Conference®, a non-profit think tank and developer of the
oft-cited Sedona Principles and Sedona Guidelines relating to
e-Discovery, has a lot of history behind it--and a lot more up its
sleeve. Learn what's made it so successful in the past, and find out
what "tipping point" topics are on the agenda for 2007.
Join the dialogue. >
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