On-Demand Learning

Professional Skills

Recorded on: Mar. 14, 2012

SPEAKER 1: Before we begin the final segment of our program this morning, we wanted to remind you that when you leave the program today you do need to press sign out on your iPad and enter your badge number so that your CLE credit can be calculated. And, also, please remember to complete the two part program evaluation on your tablet. Please keep in mind any of your comments are-- I'm sorry, anonymous, not unanimous, anonymous-- and we do welcome ...

Released on: Jun. 25, 2013

Please note that CLE credit is not available for this Audio-only On-Demand Web Program. Lecture Topics  [Total Time: 01:05:22]Presentation Material The Crown Jewels of BDSusan J. Hackett Crown Jewels of BDSusan J. Hackett

Released on: Jun. 25, 2013

Please note that CLE credit is not available for this program.Lecture Topics  [Total time 00:58:52]Presentation Material Law Firm Perspective 13Wim Dejonghe, Anastasia (Stasia) Kelly, Sheryl J. Willert, Susan J. Hackett

Recorded on: Feb. 11, 2013

Taken from the briefing Third Party Litigation Finance: What Is It and What Are Its Implications? recorded February, 2013. With the dramatically increasing use of third party funding arrangements, lawyers and law firms are facing the issue of how to manage these relationships, as well as how to potentially increase legal business for their practices, or even compete with those who are doing so. Lecture Topics [Total Time: 01:08:00]  ...

Recorded on: Feb. 22, 2013

AMY TAUB: Hello. My name is Amy Taub. And I am a Program Attorney with PLI. I would like to welcome you to today's briefing. Third party litigation finance, what is it and what are its implications? Before we begin, I have some administrative announcements. This briefing will be one hour in length. Please feel free to send questions at any time during the briefing. Please remember that you have access to materials for this briefing via the course ...

Recorded on: Oct. 19, 2012

Taken from the briefing Tips for Attorneys to Communicate Logically: The Written Word, the Spoken Wordrecorded October, 2012. Being able to communicate effectively - both in writing and in speech - is perhaps the most important skill that an attorney can possess.  Although we are taught, before attending law school and throughout law school, how to convey our ideas, the practice of law demands continued refinement of our skills. We ...

Recorded on: Oct. 31, 2012

AMY TAUB: Greetings. My name is Amy Taub. And I am a program attorney with PLI. I would like to welcome you to today's briefing. Tips for Attorneys to Communicate Logically: The Written Word, the Spoken Word. Before we begin, I have some administrative announcements. This briefing will be one hour in length. Please feel free to send questions at any time during the briefing. Please remember that you access to materials for this briefing via the [INAUDIBLE] ...

Released on: Oct. 5, 2011

Please note: There will be NO CLE Credit for this FREE On-Demand Web Program. Taken from the briefing Dodd-Frank Mortgage Reform Update recorded October, 2011. A JD, bar admission, and successful interviews got you into the firm. Now the real work of building your career begins.  Getting off on the right foot involves a variety of non-legal skills.  The first few years of practice can jump-start or undermine a lawyer’s ...

Released on: May. 9, 2012

Please note:  CLE credit will not be offered for this program. Taken from the briefing What Is CI?: An Introduction to Competitive Intelligence in the Law Firm Environment - Part I recorded April, 2012. As librarians we know how to find information, but historically we have been asked to provide raw data rather than an analytical report with business projections and actionable conclusions. Lecture Topics  [Total Time: 01:09:10] This ...

Released on: May. 23, 2012

CLE credit is not offered for this program. Taken from the briefing What Is CI?: An Introduction to Competitive Intelligence in the Law Firm Environment - Part II recorded May, 2012. As librarians we know how to find information, but historically we have been asked to provide raw data rather than an analytical report with business projections and actionable conclusions. This briefing, featuring instruction from experts in competitive ...

Recorded on: Oct. 25, 2012

Taken from the briefing Women Partners: Lessons Learned on How to be a Leader and Still Have a Liferecorded October, 2012. A group of women partners, drawing on their own varied experiences, will address challenges faced by women in the legal sphere.  The nature of these challenges has not been static in our changing world.  We will discuss a variety of traditional and emerging issues.  The session will address two core issues - ...

Recorded on: Oct. 16, 2012

DANA G. MCFERRAN: Welcome back. We are down to our last two sessions on a Friday afternoon, so I don't think I'll be disappointed in our last two last two programs. The next one is working with general counsel's office, so if you want any free legal advice, please feel free to ask these guys as we go along. But I just wanted to introduce you to our two speakers today. First, we have, to my immediate right, is John Grugan. He is a partner at Ballard ...

Released on: Jul. 13, 2012

Taken from the briefing Writing for Lawyers: A Whirlwind Tour of Legal Writing Fundamentals recorded June 2012. In the age of email communication, legal writing remains a critical skill for attorneys in all practice areas. Whether you are drafting a quick email or an appellate brief, your written work product must be clear, concise and confident.  But in the rush of life and work, even good writers often stray from the basics of strong, ...

Recorded on: Jul. 13, 2012

AMY TAUB: Greetings. My name is Amy Taub, and I'm a program attorney with PLI. I would like to welcome you to today's briefing, Writing for Lawyers-- A Whirlwind Tour of Legal Writing Fundamentals. Before we begin, I have some administrative announcements. This briefing will be one hour in length. Please feel free to send questions at any time during the briefing. Please remember that you have access to materials for this briefing via the Course Handbook ...

From the program: Writing for Litigators 2013

Released on: Jul. 23, 2013

Do you feel compelled to include phrases like “wherefore,” “heretofore,” and “albeit” in your writing? What actually is good legal writing? This program will teach you the secrets of successful legal writing, whether you are writing for judges, partners, or clients.Lecture Topics  [Total time 02:56:27]Segments with an asterisk (*) are available only with the purchase of the entire program. Introduction* [00:01:07]Hon. Gerald Lebovits Getting ...

From the program: Writing for Transactional Lawyers 2013

Released on: Aug. 22, 2013

What’s wrong with using words like “herein” and “provided that”? What are the elements of a well-drafted contract? In this program, you will learn principles of effective writing and drafting that will enhance your transactional practice.Lecture Topics  [Total time 02:41:04]Segments with an asterisk (*) are available only with the purchase of the entire program. Foundational Principles [01:24:55]L. Kevin Sheridan, Jr., David P. Connolly, ...