Sentences with phrase «interest lawyers working»

There are not that many public interest lawyers working on technology, so don't be shy.

Public interest lawyers working for legal services and other nonprofit organizations ensure that these interests have access to representation in our legal system.

Not exact matches

When Chicago lawyer Marvin Bower rescued what was then an accounting and engineering firm from near bankruptcy in 1939 and proceeded to invent the discipline of management consulting, he enshrined a set of commandments that guides McKinsey to this day: put client interest above firm profits; speak truth to power no matter the consequences; our work must have real impact on the client's business; take client secrets to the grave.

clearly the Gay Gestapo is working overtime... they pulled out because they do nt want to be bullied in the court of public opinion and abused by the Gestapo lawyers... I personally have no respect for, sympathy for or interest in the Gay issues..

Sean Crowley did not address the alleged conflict of interest, but a spokesman for his firm released a statement saying the lawyer wanted to be compensated for his work.

But a deal with the Senate, where a number of lawmakers are lawyers who work for law firms that represent clients with interests before state, has been more difficult to reach for Cuomo.

He formerly worked with New York Lawyers for the Public Interest on health issues as well as disability issues, including the Duane Reed lawsuit.

Saujani, a Manhattan lawyer who previously worked on Wall Street, has hammered Maloney with fliers that accuse the longtime congresswoman of taking campaign funds from special interests as well as holding a fund - raiser with members of political action committees at an event where musicians James Taylor and Carole King played.

It's bad enough that some of our senators are acting out of petty vengeance and self - interested power struggles, but today the Post reveals that Senator John Sampson, the Democratic caucus leader who is a foe of the schools bill supported by the mayor, is actually working as a trial lawyer in a lawsuit against Joel Klein.

For one thing, lawmakers are allowed to hold part - time jobs, and a number of them work as lawyers, an arrangement that has prompted concerns about possible conflicts of interest.

This means getting ordinary working people back into Parliament to represent the interests of hard pressed families, rather than the current cabal of lawyers, spin doctors and career politicians.

Schneiderman grew up on the Upper West Side, graduated from Amherst College and Harvard Law School and worked as a public - interest lawyer before successfully running for the Legislature in 1998.

Our experience has assisted us in building a dating site that works and, as thousands of members each month can attest, EliteSingles can connect you with interesting and dynamic singles — great male and female lawyers included...

They were all interesting people working in a variety of professions, from beauticians and hairdressers to doctors, lawyers, academics and even some university students.

His artificiality works as a lawyer, not a romantic love interest or slacker.

After law school, Ryan clerked for Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist, and then worked in Newark, N.J. as a public interest lawyer before entering into teaching.

For decades, public - interest lawyers have worked for nonprofit groups on behalf of families with disabled children.

When the lawyer for the state of Illinois tried to argue that the state had an interest in working with «a stable, responsible, independent counterpart that's well - resourced enough that it can partner in the process of not only contract negotiation,» Justice Kennedy broke in and devastatingly finished his thought by saying, «It can partner with you in advocating for a greater size workforce, against privatization, against merit promotion, for teacher tenure, for higher wages, for massive government, for increasing bonded indebtedness, for increasing taxes.»

«This heightens the tension between borrowers who are already struggling to understand how they can best repay their student loans and student loan servicers who seem to be actively working against their best interests,» said Jay Fleischman, a lawyer specializing in resolving student loan debt issues.

Make sure you get the advice of an experienced bankruptcy lawyer who will be working in your best interest, to protect you and your assets from creditors.

The DC Bar Foundation offers a forgiveness program to increase the number of experienced, skilled lawyers working for low - income individuals, while providing assistance to the education debt held by public interest lawyers.

Laura actively takes on pro bono work in the area of children's rights and best interests, and was named Children's Law Center Advocate of the Year for the Volunteer Lawyers Program in 2009.

«I am not a lawyer, but I have legal experts advising me on this matter, and they say the matter is quite clear: There is no waiver where the parties have a common interest in the documents, including a shared copyright interest and a shared proprietary interest in protecting your scholarly works under the scholarly works exemption to FOIA statute.

Similarly, clients are entitled to know when their lawyers may be in a conflict of interest or may have been negligent in their work.

Freelance lawyers have the freedom to focus on work that interests them and to complete assignments within their own schedules and availability.

These sites also comprehensively index their lawyers» written work according to subject area, so that reporters looking for experts don't need to skim through individual lawyer pages hoping to find an article on a topic of interest.

Briefly, an elevator speech is an introduction («Hello my name is...»), and a brief and enticing description of what you do («I work with consumers to resolve their financial concerns») without leading with a label (lawyer) which might allow a listener to plug you into a category in which he has no interest.

More interesting is the future and the extent to which lawyers may be happy to let the publishers work out solutions to their clients» problems through the use of their electronic services.

«As lawyers in Ontario, we need to be concerned with what is legal work,» he says, and whether the public interest is being served by who is performing it.

While I have a less favourable view of ABS etc. than Mr. Mercer (though it seems to be working out okay in England, with the Clementi report that got the ball rolling produced by a non-lawyer), I do appreciate his focus on the disjunction (actual or potential) between lawyers» and paralegals» interests, and the public's interests.

What is interesting about this decision is that the Working Group has weighed «concerns» raised by Ontario lawyers who have no experience with ABS and very little understanding of ABS, over actual experience in Australia and the UK.

So not only can we offer our lawyers flexibility and variety, but also we can offer them top - end, interesting work.

For them, the cost of just working an extra 30 minutes is far less than getting lawyers involved, but it did pique my interest so I thought it was worth a question.

If you have been injured at work or otherwise and are now suffering from a back or neck injury whether severe or not, it is in your best interest to contact a San Francisco personal injury lawyer immediately.

A good Chicago premises liability lawyer with experience handling premises liability cases involving amusement rides or attractions can protect your interests and work to get you a full and fair settlement or verdict.

By working with the experienced truck accident lawyers of the Gomez Law Firm, victims can have control and participation in ensuring that their rights and interests are protected.

This is rationalized by pretending that lawyers have no interest in profit and, therefore, absent an inherently unethical and greedy non-lawyer, the lawyer can work for a client free of any concerns over money.

«Machine learning, expert systems, and other AI techniques enable lawyers to devote more of their time to more valuable (and interesting) work,» Mills explained.

In other words, the traditional law firm operating under the traditional law firm business model is an inhospitable place for many, many lawyers — a place where their success depends not upon their skills as a lawyer but upon their abilities in areas in which they have no training, interest or aptitude, as well as upon their gender and the color of their skin; a place that requires them to sacrifice their personal lives; a place where they do not feel valued or fulfilled in their work; a place and where opportunities are denied to them and only a very small number can reach positions of success.

I feel lucky to be working with them, and grateful for the interest they have taken in my professional development, and the professional development of every other member of our team of media deal lawyers.»

The Chicago Council of Lawyers, the Public Interest Bar Association that has been working for the fair and effective administration of justice for nearly 50 years, applauds Mayor Emanuel's decision to reappoint Lori Lightfoot as the President of the Chicago Police Board.

The commentary has generated a lot of interest, especially among California medical malpractice lawyers as well as the medical community that stringently works towards diagnosing and over treating even the most minor conditions that pose no threat to patients.

The redesign project is making me think through the interesting intersection of technology and law; and it's exciting working through the policies and procedures that surround the environment of the bar association and the needs and desires of our practicing lawyers seeking meaningful advice and resources.

Our lawyer has more than 25 years of legal experience to put to work in representing your interests and seeking financial damages on your behalf.

Those working in the extractive industries have 2017's Investing in African Mining Indaba; a regular event for investors and engineers, lawyers and financiers, infrastructure professionals and interested governments.

Personal injury lawyers specialize in representing your interests in a personal injury case, and they work hard to get you all the compensation you deserve.

A good lawyer will work in support of your best interests, but remember that it's always your choice whether to settle or go to court.

For those interested in the debate on whether technology is substitute, i.e. will replace lawyers to some degree, or a complement, i.e. will enhance the work lawyers do, buy a copy (hard cover or e --RRB- of Richard and Daniel Susskind's new book, The Future of the Professions.

Law firms look to recruit talented students with an all - round, comprehensive portfolio of skills, but above all they want people who can (a) think commercially and from the client's perspective; (b) communicate effectively and relate to clients; (c) have an interest and understanding of the business of a law firm, their clients, the environment in which law firms and their clients operate and the role of a commercial lawyer; and (d) work effectively whatever the business conditions.

While certainly some lawyers go to law school with the intention of pursuing a career in public interest law, even those lawyers do not go to law school with the intention (let alone the ability) to work for free.