February 1, 2021 at 12:01 PM
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Over the past year, lawyers have seen firsthand the impact of the pandemic and economic downturn on their pro bono clients. For many, the increased need has strengthened their determination to do more. From large firms to smaller regional ones, and from robust nonprofit organizations to smaller community foundations, professionals have come together to share expertise and resources – and
Hosted by PLI Faculty Fellow Alicia Aiken, Principal at the Danu Center for Strategic Advocacy and the Director of the Danu Center’s Confidentiality Institute,
Pursuing Justice features in-depth discussions with lawyers in private practice, legal services lawyers, and others on topics of interest to the legal community.
January 25, 2021 at 5:38 PM
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Finding your bearings as a newly minted attorney is always challenging – and even more so during an unprecedented pandemic year. While newbies aren’t expected to be experts in all areas of law, they are expected to learn quickly, communicate effectively, and act ethically and professionally. For those working remotely, this also means learning the ropes and building relationships on a screen instead of in person.
All of this makes 2021 a particularly essential time for Bridge-the-Gap (BTG) training. Practising Law Institute (PLI) is presenting its BTG programs through two live webcasts, each focusing on ethics and skills for newly admitted New York attorneys. These programs cover topics relevant to all practice areas and settings, helping new practitioners recognize tricky ethical situations, sharpen their communications, practice negotiations, develop confidence in their pro bono toolkit, and more. Speakers include an array of established e
January 12, 2021 at 3:32 PM
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For new attorneys, it’s no secret that the first few weeks and months on the job can be overwhelming. You aren’t expected to be an expert in all areas of law, but you are expected to learn quickly, communicate effectively, and act ethically and professionally. Getting into the groove of law firm life can be particularly challenging when working remotely, as newbies miss out on opportunities to learn from senior colleagues in person.
All of this makes the Bridge-the-Gap (BTG) programs offered by Practising Law Institute (PLI) especially useful this year. These two live webcasts, focusing on ethics and skills for New York attorneys, cover topics relevant to all practice areas and settings, helping new practitioners recognize tricky ethical situations, sharpen their communications, practice negotiations, develop confidence in their pro bono toolkit, and more. Speakers include an array of established experts, including law firm partners and othe
January 27, 2021 at 10:09 PM
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Change is constant in the legal profession. Even during an unprecedented pandemic, lawyers are expected to keep up with an evolving legal landscape as they deepen their practice, define their career goals, and deliver for clients. That’s where Practising Law Institute (PLI) comes in. For over eighty years, PLI has provided training and resources for lawyers at all stages of their careers. Craig Miller, PLI’s Interim President, provides an inside look at how the organization that practically invented CLE is responding to unprecedented times.
How did PLI come to be?
Imagine yourself a young lawyer in 1933. It’s the height of the Great Depression. FDR has just been sworn in as President and the first one hundred days of New Deal legislation occurs. Massive changes to the legal and regulatory landscape are underway, impacting banking, securities, agriculture, energy, and so much more. Court challenges will ensue. Overseas, Germany’s newly
January 6, 2021 at 10:12 AM
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As a lawyer, you know the profession is all about change. You’re expected to keep up with an evolving legal landscape as you deepen your practice, define your career goals, and deliver for your clients. That’s where Practising Law Institute (PLI) comes in. For over 80 years, PLI has provided training and resources for lawyers at all stages of their careers. Craig Miller, PLI’s Interim President, provides an inside look at the organization that practically invented CLE.
How did PLI come to be?
Imagine yourself a young lawyer in 1933. It’s the height of the Great Depression. FDR has just been sworn in as President and the first one hundred days of New Deal legislation occurs. Massive changes to the legal and regulatory landscape are underway, impacting banking, securities, agriculture, energy, and so much more. Court challenges will ensue. Overseas, Germany’s newly appointed Chancellor is Adolf Hitler.