
Advising a Crowdfunded Creator? Avoid Bob Ferguson’s Kickstarter Wrath
A Washington court ruling against a Kickstarter creator who didn’t produce exposes legal risks. Here’s what lawyers should know.
Read More…A Washington court ruling against a Kickstarter creator who didn’t produce exposes legal risks. Here’s what lawyers should know.
Read More…When you last heard from us, we were in the buildup to Seattle’s first-ever Legal Technology Startup Weekend, held the weekend of Oct. 10, 2014, at WeWork. As a refresher, Startup Weekend is a nonprofit organization that hosts three-day competitions where teams develop and launch startup enterprises.
Read More…This February, I headed up to Vancouver, B.C. to have a kid and spend some time as a “lawyer in residence” at the legal technology startup Clio.
Read More…The Necessary Tools Are at Hand. We have the tools available. The fix starts with the realization of what technology tools have the potential to do, how they can improve not only our efficiency and bottom lines, but our deliverables, our clients’ experiences, our satisfaction with our practices, and our risk overhead. To bring these […]
Read More…Read WSBA President Patrick Palace’s Jan. 30 update. On Saturday, Jan. 25, the day after our Board of Governors meeting, I addressed the Washington Leadership Institute (WLI) Fellows on the topic of leadership. WLI had “Session 1” of its WLI Leadership Training on the 24th and 25th. Here is the agenda so that you could […]
Read More…Should law school be two years? Patient Name: Law School (a.k.a. United States Legal Education) DOB: Circa 1784 Subjective Patient “Law School” arrived at the emergency room complaining of a financially bloated, gangrenous third-year appendage that has grown weak from lack of use and failure to adapt to changing circumstances. President Obama, offspring of and […]
Read More…Learn more about ReInvent Law, a series of “free, open conversation-sparking exchanges”. Disruption and change are constants in the legal industry today and many law students, young lawyers, and seasoned partners have been personally affected by the ongoing shifts. The legal industry in Washington has been no exception, but some see these challenges as an opportunity. […]
Read More…Issue: I have been working at a small- to medium-sized law firm for two years now. I’ve been successful in my efforts to prove my skills and abilities to the partners and develop a reasonable client base. What do I need to do to ultimately become a partner? Rule: “Whatcha gonna do, Jerry? Show me […]
Read More…Make self-aware career decisions to help insure that you enjoy multiple aspects of your practice over the long term. Find Your Ideal Job Take a personality exam or inventory. Name your 3 accomplishments. Meet with a career counselor. Get involved. Answer the question: What would you do for free? Finding that first job out of […]
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