“I knew I could ace law school if I just read the law like I read Torah.” My name is Erin Sperger. I am an attorney and I am Torah observant. (If you’re not familiar with what this means, the video below is a good introduction.) This is what I call myself, since people demand labels. […]
Read More…Are RPC violations lurking in your LinkedIn profile? Lawyers frequently use social media to market their name and their business. Nowadays, almost every lawyer has a website, blog, LinkedIn profile, Facebook profile, or other online account. It is important to make sure you are not displaying false or misleading communication about yourself or your services as […]
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…Learn more about the Practice Transition Opportunities program and your ethical obligations under RPC 1.17. Are you interested in buying or selling a law practice? The WSBA has created a new Practice Transition Opportunities program where lawyers can sell or transition their practice and others can buy a practice. Lawyers on both sides of the […]
Read More…Explore the ethics and efficacy of advertising on “daily deal” websites. Note: The opinions expressed in this blog post are those of the author and are not endorsed by the WSBA. The WSBA encourages members to thoroughly review the Rules of Professional Conduct and WSBA Ethics Advisory Opinions when engaging in any type of marketing […]
Read More…Get tips on how to improve your collections and billing realization rates. While there are many financial metrics that require constant monitoring in a law practice, only two tell you if you are actually earning what you think you earn: Collections Realization Rate: the percentage of fees billed that you collect. Billing Realization Rate: the […]
Read More…Check out these MP3 CLEs, on sale at 60% off as part of the WSBA-CLE Almost Summer Sale. The WSBA-CLE Almost Summer Sale is in full swing, with recorded seminars being offered at 50–75% off. If you’re low on CLE credits, this is a great chance to pick up some great seminars at low prices […]
Read More…Add literary fiction, short stories, and even a page-turning science fiction novel to your summer reading list. The warm weather is here, and we want to help you get an early start on your summer reading. Here’s a sneak peek at our “25 Summer Books” reading list, which will appear in the July/August issue of […]
Read More…CLE or the beach? Have both! Enjoy up to 75% off select recorded seminars. Shop the WSBA-CLE Almost Summer Sale Now! Savings arrive before the solstice this year — WSBA-CLE’s annual online sale of recorded seminars runs June 10-23. Do as savvy WSBA members have done for the last decade: stock up on select recorded […]
Read More…Learn more about the New Lawyer Education Program with Attorney Vincent Humphrey. New Lawyer Education originated with a Supreme Court mandate in 2006 (see APRs 5 and 18), which requires all attorneys new to practice in Washington to complete a minimum of four hours of free education prior to their admission to the bar (PREP). […]
Read More…Do you have a mentor? Check out the 3 steps to finding one. As a new attorney traveling the steep learning curve of early-career practice, you need advice on matters that have nothing to do with black letter law, such as developing practical skills and relationships and learning how to cope with the everyday demands of […]
Read More…Join President Michele Radosevich and Executive Director Paula Littlewood for an online chat on Tuesday, May 28! Grab your lunch, and join the WSBA president and Executive Director for an online conversation on Tuesday, May 28! What: Online discussion with WSBA’s President and Executive Director When: Tuesday, May 28 – NOON Topic: Proposed changes to […]
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The goal is to feel rejuvenated by the time we spend away from our work, as opposed to feeling avoidant of our responsibilities. A computer has 2 competing purposes: a mind organizer and a mind eraser. The tool we use to refine our thoughts in precision crafted legalese is married to the ultimate implement of […]
Read More…NWLawyer Editor Michael Heatherly shares 5 career accomplishments to add to your bucket list! When it’s time to hang up your — uh, well, whatever it is lawyers hang up upon retiring — you won’t want to have missed out on any of the opportunities our profession offers. Regardless of what type of practice you […]
Read More…Learn what questions your expat clients haven’t thought to ask and about the upcoming CLE that will provide some answers. Maria (The Sound of Music) was not the problem. The problem was that Maria did not fit within the narrow confines of the box she was put in. This is true of international clients. Typically, […]
Read More…New attorneys: Check out these resources to help get your legal career off to a great start! Last week WSBA announced that 247 candidates passed the Washington State Bar exam. With (potentially) 247 new attorneys joining the Washington legal community (and many more lawyers in the first years of practice), we’d like to take the […]
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