In a June 2019 article in the Harvard Business Review (HBR), Jack Zenger and Joseph Folkman remind readers that the persistently low rate of representation by women in senior corporate positions makes no sense when it comes to actual leadership
Gerry Riskin
Gerry Riskin is a legal professional who shares insights primarily focused on law firm management, professional development, and effective communication within the legal industry. His content addresses practical advice for lawyers on topics such as self-introduction, handling unexpected questions, and managing non-billable hours. He also discusses strategies for delivering and receiving constructive feedback to enhance performance and motivation in legal teams. Additionally, he highlights career milestones within the legal profession, reflecting on legacy and professional growth. His posts often aim to improve interpersonal skills and operational efficiency in law firms, drawing on his extensive experience working with firms globally.
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Opportunities for Legal-Tech Education on the Rise
The Artificial Lawyer reports that a significant number of institutes of higher learning around the world have responded to a demand for opportunities to study legal technology by creating relevant undergraduate and graduate-level programs. Among the colleges and universities that are now…
Steven Rogelberg on How to Make your Meetings Less Awful
Watch this episode of Daniel Pink’s Pinkcast, featuring Steven G. Rogelberg, winner of the 2017 Humboldt Research Award and author of The Surprising Science of Meetings: How to Take Your Team to Peak Performance.
The video will take…
Wellness Escalating: This Time via Parental Leave
It is great to see another news item on The American Lawyer website that puts a spotlight on the mental health and wellness of those employed in law firms. In this case, the focus is on how Paul Hastings LLP…
Brandi Hobbs of Poyner Spruill named Small Firm Sales and Service Executive of the Year
I extend my sincere congratulations to Brandi Hobbs, Director of Client Service & Strategy at Poyner Spruill, who in early June was named Sales & Service…
France Bans Statistical Reports on Judges
Lawyer Exclusivity May Erode Further if Licensing of Legal Technicians Increases
An article in the ABA Journal reports that the New Mexico Supreme Court is considering licensing legal technicians to provide civil legal services.
Los Alamos lawyer George Chandler, a member of the New Mexico Commission on Access to Justice, said, “Justice…
Technology an Asset to Law Firm Competitiveness
A study conducted by Wolters Kluwer indicates that a strong and growing record of investment and use of legal technology by law firms is associated with higher profitability.
Wolters Kluwer is a global information company that offers software, research and learning…
Study of Large Companies Finds More than One Quarter of General Counsel Are Women
A study conducted by the law firm Fenwick & West LLP found that in 2018, women comprised more than one quarter of all general counsel at large public technology companies such as Apple and Intel in the Silicon Valley 150…