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The Place to Network: Networking Your Way to Partner
July 31, 2008
Partners are made ' not born ' and their paths to get there are varied. However, one common thread among them is their superior ability to network, both inside and outside of their firms.
Creating Stakeholder Value in Corporate Social Responsibility Programs
July 31, 2008
Many law firms are adopting corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs as a means to gaining a competitive advantage over other firms. They are developing and utilizing these programs to promote and advertise yet another dynamic of their organization.
Credit Applications
July 30, 2008
Although credit applications assist lessors in making these credit decisions, the lessor should make sure that it avoids the pitfalls of the Equal Credit Opportunity Act ('ECOA') and that the financial information it obtains through the credit application is stored appropriately to avoid liability under various state laws regulating the storage of private financial information. This article discusses the components of a good credit application, the requirements of the ECOA, and the best practices for storing private financial information.
Leasing of Solar Energy Equipment
July 30, 2008
For traditional institutional equity investors in leveraged and single-investor equipment lease transactions, solar equipment may offer an attractive investment opportunity. Leasing solar equipment may also provide an attractive investment structure for traditional investors in power projects looking to expand investments in renewable energy projects.
Movers & Shakers
July 30, 2008
Tech Lawyer Earns Licensing Certification<br>Andrews Kurth Lawyer Named to Association Board<br>Book Offers LawyersCareer-Building Advice
On the Move
July 30, 2008
Who's doing what; who's going where.
Business Crimes Hotline
July 30, 2008
Recent rulings of interest.
Innovation in the Law Firm World
July 30, 2008
Despite over a decade of widespread discussion of innovation within the corporate environment, innovation within law firms remains a relatively unfamiliar topic. The meaning of the word 'innovation' (often defined as 'the act of introducing something new') remains foreign within the context of law firm services, processes, and operations. Very few law firms recognize the opportunities associated with innovation or the market and competitive pressures that will ultimately drive successful firms toward this important business concept. In many ways, innovation represents an untapped opportunity for law firms ' the next great frontier for firms looking to expand their businesses and improve their competitive positions.
Media & Communications Corner: Interview with Susan Fried, Chief Officer of Recruitment and Development at K&L Gates
June 30, 2008
As Chief Officer of Recruitment and Development at K&amp;L Gates, Susan Fried oversees much more than staffing and retention. Working collaboratively with the firm's leadership since her arrival there in 2002, Susan has been instrumental in establishing innovative programs aimed at growing a diverse force of associates into great attorneys.
Title Inflation: What's in a Name?
June 27, 2008
Like many organizations, title inflation has befallen law firms. Clearly, titles are important. Despite the temporary de-emphasis during the 'dot-com' era, titles are fundamental to any organizational design especially in a law firm setting where a more hierarchical model has always been valued. Used correctly, it can represent a way to reward, and in theory retain, talent. Positioning the marketing function at the 'C' level seems to make good sense, for the firm and certainly the executive. Despite this, before taking on the title ask yourself; am I getting a seat at the table or on the edge of a cliff?

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