Law firm web sites: going beyond the brochure: areas for other professionals and full or partial interactivity could draw larger audiences
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Law firms with a presence on the World Wide Web can increase the value of such sites by including endorsements, interactivity and publications in addition to information describing the firm. Articles describing recent cases and endorsements can add value, though firms should avoid information that suggests the results that can be obtained for clients. E-mail addresses and chat rooms can be of value, but response time and confidentiality are concerns. Legal publications written by members of the firm can also reach a wide audience on the Web and can demonstrate expertise.
Publication Name: The National Law Journal
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0162-7325
Year: 1996
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The common practice of attorneys sitting on clients' boards of directors creates ethical and practical pitfalls for both the attorney-directors and the companies
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Attorneys who serve as corporate directors face several legal and ethical conflicts. Serving both as counsel and director can cause other board members to be confused as to whether the attorney is providing legal or business advice. There are also problems of identifying the client, being called as a material witness, loss of attorney-client privilege, and exposure to personal liability. A solution is for attorneys to attend board meetings and receive board member information without accepting board membership.
Publication Name: The National Law Journal
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0162-7325
Year: 1997
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The housing of seminars reaps multiple benefits
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Legal seminars offer law firms the opportunity to meet potential clients and show their abilities in specific areas of practice. When planning a seminar, firms should decide where their strengths lie and pursue those topics. New topics of law are often chosen for their client-gathering appeal. Sponsoring seminars and working at those sponsored by other organizations each have their pros and cons, and firms should use both approaches. Other tips for using seminars as marketing tools are discussed.
Publication Name: The National Law Journal
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0162-7325
Year: 1995
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