Sentences with phrase «place in a law firm environment»

Not exact matches

Some mothers who are practicing attorneys say they face an unforgiving environment in top law firms — the very places where judges - in - waiting are groomed — requiring them to prioritize work over family in order to advance.

At LegalWeek CONNECT, which will take place in London later this month, Janet will be part of a panel of senior lawyers who will be discussing what law firms are doing to improve diversity, where are they going wrong, and how can they ensure they have the right structures in place to create more inclusive environments.

Given the changes that are taking place in the legal industry, work environments in law firms will have to adapt to the new realities of the profession and the market, whilst continuing to support fundamental elements of legal work.

If this doesn't occur, new graduates will be unable to gain experience in traditional law firm environments, older attorneys will retire, and there will be a very small pool of attorneys with the necessary experience available to take their places.

This may lead to more errors that could put the law firm at risk unless safeguards in place, but it generally produces a faster - paced learning environment.

It is essential that law firms have up to date systems in place to accommodate this paper - free and postage free environment.»

Now, admittedly comparing the theatre of war to the legal market place may be a stretch, but I do think that there are strategies and tactics that lawyers and law firms can learn that can help them compete and win in what is an increasingly unforgiving environment.