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May 23, 2011 |

How to Assess and Impress in Summer Associate Season

This month, firms across Texas are welcoming summer associates. It's a matching game where firms of all sizes and law students try to impress and assess in just a few weeks' time. Integral to firms' success in this matching process is evaluating students' work products, social interactions and legal skills. Jerry Young (pictured) is chairman of Coats Rose Yale Ryman & Lee's clerkship hiring committee.
6 minute read
January 30, 2006 |

Instituting a Blogging Code of Conduct

Well-drafted rules will ensure that employees know their limits when it comes to blogging and will help legitimize disciplinary action taken against employees for failing to observe a blogging code of conduct.
6 minute read
August 17, 2012 |

Vets With PTSD Put New Strain On Courts

Already, many Iraq and Afghan vets with emotional problems have found their way into the criminal justice system. Soon, the numbers could be overwhelming.
7 minute read
June 10, 2002 |

Mentoring Programs Provide Efficient Training

Associates clamor for mentoring programs, recruiting departments brag about them, associate development departments launch them and books and articles extol their virtues and effectiveness. Why, then, in the face of all this positive press and data, have law firms been slow to put such a valuable tool to work?
6 minute read
Fruehwald v. Hofstra University, 686/10
Publication Date: 2010-04-27
Practice Area: Schools and Education
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Court: Supreme Court, Nassau County
Judge: Ute Lally
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For plaintiff:
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Case number: 686/10

Justice Ute Wolff Lally NASSAU COUNTY Supreme Court Appearances: For Petitioner: Edwin Scott Fruehwald, Petitioner Pro Se For Respondents: Farrell F

July 18, 2007 |

Interest in Psychology and Acting Motivates Lawyer to Choose Role as Trial Consultant

Trial attorneys may recognize Mary Griffitts as the founder of Dallas-based Trial Consulting Enterprises, a trial sciences consulting firm with a national clientele. But lawyers may be surprised to learn Griffitts spends her down time auditioning for and acting in TV commercials and feature films. Griffitts' acting experience is apparent when she discusses effective presentation styles, substantive content and communicating with the jury, says one attorney she's worked with on a case.
13 minute read
June 11, 2003 |

Single Derogatory Comment Not Enough for Bias Claim

A single comment does not discrimination make. A decision by the U.S. District Court of Connecticut illustrates that while there is increased concern, post-Sept. 11, over inappropriate comments in the workplace towards those of Arab descent, a single comment will not be sufficient to prove national origin discrimination.
4 minute read
March 04, 2009 |

Free Web Tools for the Way You Work

A host of free Web applications are surprisingly effective in helping lawyers and marketing staff stay on top of their game. The trick is knowing which tools out there are worth your time and effort. Here are the apps that made consultant Nicholas Gaffney's top 24 list.
9 minute read
May 18, 2009 |

Commentary: Retaining Authenticity Can Increase Effectiveness

When dealing with firm staff, partners, clients and even opposing counsel, new associates can go far by being themselves — assuming that their true selves are indeed decent people with basic manners, a sense of humor and a bit of patience. Here are a few tips from Nelia J. Robbi of McGinnis, Lochridge & Kilgore on remaining authentic while communicating effectively with various constituencies.
4 minute read

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