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READER RESPONSE
Do you agree or disagree with the slant of any of our articles? Or, did one of them just get you thinking?
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presents dialogue-based, advanced conferences that are "intellectually stimulating and thought provoking."
presents its Second Annual Getting Ahead of the eDiscovery
Curve: Strategies to Reduce Costs and Meet Judicial Expectations on
March 13-14, 2008, at the Westin Horton Plaza in San Diego. This
program is strictly limited to 150 registrants on a first-come,
first-served basis; registration is now open!
for further information on the program, and to learn of upcoming webinars offered by .
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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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Lawyers
have a lot of options now: careers that follow paths aside from
practicing law, contract work in addition to the more traditional
route. In part, this is due to the shifting legal industry itself,
which is affected by technology and globalization.
In this issue, we discuss , to help you make the right choice when presented with multiple options, and we talk with
about his own experiences in the legal industry.
Change will only continue to accelerate. Take the case of ,
which would protect parties against inadvertent disclosure of
privileged documents and further shift the world of e-discovery.
If you're
looking to find the right place in the changing legal landscape, please
don't hesitate to get in touch with Lumen Legal. We'll help you figure
out where your skills best fit.
 Be sure to let me know if you have any comments on this issue. 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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| Juggling Offers: Advice for Attorneys on How to Negotiate for a Better Deal
The
process of carefully weighing your options, as well as negotiating for
better terms, can be tricky. Keep in mind: The more information you
have, the better equipped you will be to negotiate and evaluate offers.
And, this negotiation for the best offer possible is your first chance
to prove yourself as a lawyer to your potential employer.
Negotiate your way to what you want.
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New Federal Rule of Evidence 502 Submitted to Congress
The
Judicial Conference of the United States submitted proposed new Federal
Rule of Evidence 502 to Congress in September. The new rule would
protect parties against inadvertent disclosure of privileged
documents--a problem that's become more prevalent during the
e-discovery era. This article delves into the nuances of the new rule.
Understand the new rule.
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| How Globalization Affects Law Firm Management
The
roles of COO and ED have become more critical as the management of law
firms has become more complex. Strong merger-and-acquisition activity
among large firms means the creation of bigger operations that must
increasingly rely on highly skilled management. Here's what law firms
should look for if they're thinking about transitioning some of the
tasks generally managed by partners.
Discover how COO/ED positions are evolving.
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| Innovating at the Intersection: A Conversation with Frans Johansson
Frans Johansson, the author of The Medici Effect, talks with Legal Career Insight
about the principle in his book: that "we have the best chance of
coming up with innovative ideas at the intersection of different
industries and cultures." According to Johansson, creating diversity
within companies is a major component in driving innovation.
Find the intersection.
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| The State of Legal Outsourcing: Where It Is Now, Where It's Going
Legal
Process Outsourcing firms are growing at impressive rates. The type of
work that LPOs take on is dominated by large document reviews,
intellectual property with an emphasis on patent work, and corporate
work. With a variety of solutions developing, it's a vibrant and
ever-changing industry that can help firms close the price-value gap
and help corporations get more for less.
Learn about the future of LPOs.
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