We Are LCL.
Written By LCLMA Executive Director Stacey A. L. Best, Esq. I don’t think myself an expert on issues related to identity, even my own. I am still learning. I am convinced, though, that one’s identity and choice to accept or…
Language Access in the Client-Lawyer Relationship: ABA Formal Opinion 500 Provides Guidance
Last month, the ABA issued Formal Opinion 500, "Language Access in the Client-Lawyer Relationship," offering guidance for lawyers with clients with communication differences. Sixty-seven million Americans speak a primary language other than English and disabilities affecting communication are more…
Microsoft Teams for Lawyers [Guest Post]
As both the adoption and the capabilities of MS Teams continue to grow, we're sharing legal tech experts' take on essential considerations for lawyers. We thank Michael C. Maschke, Sharon D. Nelson, Esq., and John W. Simek at Sensei…
Zoom Best Practices for Lawyers [On Demand Program]
Get familiar with the essentials lawyers need for smooth videoconferencing in a recording of a recent program with the Hampshire County Bar Association. This program was part of a series we recently offered live as a collaboration with and…
Blurred Lines: Setting Boundaries to Improve Your Work and Your Well-Being as a Lawyer [Webinar]
Get the essentials on setting boundaries from Danielle Hall, Esq. with this 31-minute installment of Webinars for Busy Lawyers! Boundaries are important. For instance, in sports they define the area of play. On roads they tell us where we can…
Client Communication Best Practices for Lawyers in Massachusetts
Failing to communicate is often cited as the top source of complaints against lawyers -- focus on the essentials to stay both compliant and effective. The challenge of keeping up with the growing number of communication paths offered by…
Virtual Practice: ABA Formal Opinion 498 Provides New Guidance
The ABA issued Formal Opinion 498, "Virtual Practice," on March 10, 2021, offering guidance on lawyers' responsibilities relevant specifically to the use of technologies for virtual practice and the supervision thereof. The virtual practice of law exploded with the…
Become a Pro Zoomer: Top 10 Tips for Lawyers [Webinar]
Get the top 10 tips you need to be a pro on Zoom from Charity Anastasio, Esq. with this 27-minute installment of Webinars for Busy Lawyers. Videoconferencing is a skill every lawyer needs in the digital age, especially when…
New Science on Power Posing: Can ‘Postural Feedback’ Help Lawyers Gain Confidence?
A new 2020 metastudy weighs in on a technique to create confidence featured in Amy Cuddy's 2012 TED Talk (now with 58 million views), which critics labeled as pseudoscience. THE THEORY Presenting yourself as a confident is a key…
4 Tips for Lawyers Meeting Virtually with Colleagues and Clients
Guidance to help you improve the effectiveness and efficiency of your virtual meetings, as many of us continue to work remotely due to Covid-19. Virtual meetings, the current way to communicate and work together, come with obstacles that are…