Sentences with phrase «outside support firms»

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In his post on OnePlus» forum, cofounder Carl Pei said that the information was used to do things such as optimise the custom Oxygen OS operating system and offer better after - sale support, and noted that nothing was shared outside the firm.

China, whose support for state - owned firms and restrictions on outside investment have long frustrated politicians on both sides of the Atlantic, presents another opportunity for Europe and the United States to make common cause.

In addition, email messages, phone records, church financial documents, personal financial documents, and travel records were all thoroughly reviewed once again... The outside law firm concluded that there was no evidence to support any charges of inappropriate behavior.

The firm foam of the Panel Extender holds its shape and continues to provide support even if the child prefers to ride with his arms outside the carrier.

Of the firms outside New York City that competed for money, only one private company received state support: Crystal Run.

Outside the formal education arena he has worked in administration at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum, provided support in a law firm, and managed a Pizza Hut in Idaho!

Firms already certified as a DBE do not have to complete this form, but may be asked by certifying agencies outside of your home state to provide a copy of your initial application form, supporting documents, and any other information you submitted to your home state to obtain certification or to any other state related to your certification.

Legal process outsourcing (LPO) refers to the practice of obtaining support services from an outside law firm or legal support services company (LPO provider).

For those newbies entering litigation support from a position outside of the legal industry or from an IT position in a law firm, there can be a learning curve when it comes to «discovery» in litigation cases, also referred to as «the discovery phase» or «the discovery process».

From trial technicians to e-discovery personnel to litigation support staff, there is a relationship between law firms and outside vendors that is quite similar to the relationship between government and the private sector.

Because outside support would only be needed during times of high sales volume, Adam was not interested in hiring an additional in - house lawyer or engaging a traditional law firm at budget - busting rates.

[133] Resource allocation obviously also addresses where the firm spends its money: lawyer support services (including professional support lawyers, libraries and knowledge management systems, research lawyers), business development budgets (including large marketing departments), professional development staff and programs (including internal programs within large firms, which may be delivered by outside consultants, as well as sending associates to various programs), as well as art and office furnishings.

We collaborate closely with in - house tax department personnel, as well as outside accounting firm advisors and other technical experts, to identify and support R&D tax credit opportunities.

Whether it be the loss of a major client, partner defections, partner conflicts or the firm is simply declining at a rapid rate, it is very difficult for firm leadership to address these issues without objective support from the outside.

Abbott lists the many reasons why women do not advance to partnership in law firms: biased assumptions about women's competence and commitment to practice; fewer mentors and developmental work assignments; inadequate support for practice and business development and inflexible career expectations that penalize women for having responsibilities and priorities outside of work.

For those newbies entering litigation support from a position outside of the legal industry or from an IT position in a law firm, there can be a learning curve...

Your personal and professional development does not end on completion of your training contract; training and support continues at every stage of your career within and outside the law, which may be why 35 % of our partners trained at the firm.

The article highlights Rodz as «The Achiever» and details her awards and work outside of the firm, including her support of nonprofit organizations and women's initiatives.

Many law firms and corporate legal departments alike are wrestling with the decision about whether to partner with an outside service provider to host their litigation data and litigation software applications or to stick with internal resources for this important litigation support.

In 2011, Michelle Rosenberg of Patent GC, the sister firm of Outside GC, began supporting GTECH's patent portfolio management, and together with other members of the Patent GC team, conducts a large volume of trademark searches.

CPA Global lawyers in India support the work of in - house lawyers, and outside law firms engaged by Rio Tinto are expected to use CPA Global lawyers in India and elsewhere for work that can be done by lower cost lawyers.

We come to work every day with a dedication to support each client's need to reach their target audience with what we call the «outside - in» approach: don't project your firm as * you * see it, but instead with the viewpoint of your intended audience so they will know that you understand their needs and that contracting with your firm will produce desirable results.

BENEFITS: • Achievement of 17 % cost savings in their legal department spending since implementing CounselLink ® • Ability to make smarter decisions about how they assign matters to outside counsel, with the use of valuable data for tracking and analyzing the performance of Fred Loya's law firms • Delivery of reports that keep everyone accountable for litigation vs. settlement decisions, time management and other legal spending considerations • Outstanding, ongoing technical support and customer service from LexisNexis • Reliance on this central matter management system for the legal department provides a hub for tracking all matters throughout their lifecycle • Use of the Law Firm Registry feature has become a powerful tool for helping Fred Loya quickly establish working relationships with qualified law firms in particular venues where they have specific needs

«I really see a convergence of new technology and new outside support services that are, in a way, combining to enable law firms to be far more efficient,» he explained.

In other words, the fact that extremely valuable data now often resides outside of firm firewalls, means firms should not only be evolving their supporting technology, but also their internal information governance policies and procedures.

Securing outside counsel for the attorney prevents possible conflicts of interest for the firm in trying to handle the ethics complaint in - house and shows the attorney that will support them by hiring independent counsel.

Hiring and supervising law firm litigation technology support personnel, outside vendors and consultants

To underscore the importance of promoting pro bono service, we will encourage the outside law firms with whom we work to acknowledge publicly their support for pro bono by becoming signatories to Pro Bono Institute's Law Firm Pro Bono Challenge ® initiative.

Having worked outside the traditional law firm office environment now for nearly seven years, I do look at the hugely expensive property assets (often with one desk for every lawyer, plus all the support infrastructure) and wonder how much cash law firms could free up by rationalising them.

In his post on OnePlus» forum, cofounder Carl Pei said that the information was used to do things such as optimise the custom Oxygen OS operating system and offer better after - sale support, and noted that nothing was shared outside the firm.

The role is also one in which the right candidate will feel comfortable and creative stepping outside the traditional role description to provide support on an as - needed basis for critical firm initiatives along with urgent client based needs.

The Chasm Group, LLC and Chasm Institute, LLC (San Bruno, CA) 1997 — 2008 Business Operations Manager • Managed all daily operational tasks for leading multi-million dollar high - tech market strategy consultancy, while providing executive administration to C - level executives and venture capital partners • Developed and managed the firm's annual budget, proposing and implementing expense cuts, producing monthly reports and financial statements, and coordinating with CPA firm for accurate and timely filings • Oversaw all client relationship management efforts while cultivating new business efforts from concept to implementation, providing high - quality service in sales efforts while utilizing new lead tracking system • Negotiated and managed all contracts, stock grants, and financing arrangements, working closely with outside counsel to draft legal documents and resolve LLC - and proprietary - related issues • Led three office space build - outs and two office relocations, managing all aspects of each process under aggressive timeline and budget expectations • Reduced firm telecom expenses by 22 % by streamlining IT objectives, including migration to VOIP phone system, software / hardware purchases, domain renewals, and outsourced technical support • Directed all phases of staff recruitment while creating and implementing all HR policies and programs, including comprehensive employee benefits plans • Supervised multiple administrative staff members, conducted performance appraisals and wage / salary surveys in comparison to incentive program guidelines, and maintained HR files in accordance with legal mandates • Produced all out - going client invoices in an accurate and timely fashion to increase, cash flow and reduce aging receivables, providing consistent attention to overhead costs and vendor arrangements • Administered all company insurance policies, including E&O, general liability, bonds, partner life and disability, conducting annual benefits reviews and employee / company insurance audits • Obtained necessary certificates for consulting contracts while processing federal, state, and local business reporting requirements to maintain licenses and incorporation status • Directed all marketing efforts and oversaw logistical aspects of national educational workshop series, utilizing sponsorship arrangements to offset production costs • Transformed «brochure» website into a dynamic tool to better illustrate company opportunities through relevant case studies, as well as maintaining all other promotional media, including press kits and video Association of California School Administrators (Burlingame, CA) 1993 — 1997 Issues and Planning Committee Coordinator • Executed all phases of event planning and implementation for a membership - driven organization including 23 state committees, 5 task forces, 6 strategic planning conferences, and a conference of 1,500 attendees • Focused on facility evaluations, bid requests, site visits, contract negotiations, and all pre - and post-conference planning processes • Produced statistical and financial reports, including budget projections and cost monitoring for developmental training efforts • Oversaw all participant - level responsibilities, including inquiries, eligibility, registration, correspondence, and billing statements • Managed all legal professional standards calls for Northern California regions, including the processing of attorney authorizations, the preparation of legal assistance letters, and liens on cause of action • Served as second point of contact for computer inquiries and troubleshooting efforts as well as provided back - up executive administrative support for Executive Director, Committee Chairs, and the State Superintendent of Public Instruction • Held responsibility for software installation and hardware configuration while performing weekly AS / 400 backup and report generation

Professional Experience CMG Worldwide Inc. (City, ST) 5/2008 — Present Finance Manager • Oversaw finances of intellectual property law firm generating $ 6 - $ 12 million in annual revenue • Hired, trained, supervised, and reviewed junior accounting associates and support staff • Authored and implemented corporate and departmental budgets • Analyzed expenses and recommended strategies to cut costs while increasing efficiency • Tracked and managed expenditures of approximately $ 100,000 per week • Verified accuracy of all expenses and revenues ensuring precise financial records • Prepared income statements, balance sheets, and monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial reports • Assisted senior leadership and outside personnel with the annual corporate audit • Operated and maintained the computerized accounting system and all hard files • Monitored and documented employee expense accounts, credit cards, and purchase orders • Managed general ledger and various credit, checking, stock, and other corporate accounts • Created monthly clientele reports detailing expenses and revenues from each account • Proficient in Microsoft Money, Quicken, QuickBooks, Tax Cut, Turbo Tax, and other software

Medical Affairs Liaison — Duties & Responsibilities Provide guidance and leadership with respect to the diagnosis and resolution of various issues in response to incidents reported by customers, working efficiently and effectively to implement related solutions and maintain high - quality customer service Administer all quality control functions while interacting professionally with outside contacts, including firm public relations professionals, representatives, client associates and other parties, providing relevant information, materials and support as needed Identify and deconstruct issues utilizing honed problem resolution techniques, collaborating with other professionals to address uncovered issues and shortfalls while acting as internal clinical and product - related expert Manage and oversee the development and implementation of critical systems and processes while coordinating support and customer service functions, working effectively to utilize all available resources and maintaining all relevant information Review proposed modifications to client operating environments, implementing fixes and resolutions to minimize service disruptions on an on - going basis, clearing duplicated and out - dated entries, and performing general account management functions Participate in the administration of various organizations, clinics, associations and other groups, assessing operational strategies regularly Assist in the performance of related analyses and needs - based assessments of product gaps, service requirements and operations - related areas to develop and implement required projects while determining the feasibility and functionality of proposed solutions Collaborate with sales and marketing professionals to drive revenue growth, improve firm visibility, expand product markets and integrate valuable customer feedback into future research and development Utilize talent among team members with effective communication and the promotion of a performance - based work environment Communicate all issues and user feedback to members of departments teams and vendor representatives as needed Create and maintain issue - tracking and resolution databases while auditing all entries for accuracy and completeness Develop and maintain a strong working knowledge of all relevant products, services, industry trends, tools and related information Lead through example with consistent work ethic, attitude, professionalism, and commitment to firm success