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Resources for New Government and Public Sector Lawyers
Get the resources new lawyers need to kickstart a career in public service.
Government Lawyers, Confidentiality, Conflicts, and ABA Model Rule 1.11(c)
Because government lawyers can access information about not only their government clients but also individuals outside of government, ABA Model Rule 1.11(c) protects confidential information related both to their clients and to third parties.
Five Tips for Reading Legislation and Code
This article presents five rules to teach lawyers how to read the difficult wording and format of statutes, regulations, and bills.
Improve Your Legal Writing
Whether you are right out of law school or a grizzled veteran, legal writing is no easy task. These eight tips will help you create persuasive documents that are easy for your readers to comprehend.
City Attorney
Anne Haley is a managing assistant city attorney for the City of Los Angeles, overseeing the city’s outside counsel program. Haley discusses her background as an entertainment lawyer and her ties to the notable and famous, including the late Johnny Cochran and Star Jones.
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Practice Pointers
Practice Pointers provides easy to digest information and checklists on topics such as writing better briefs, dealing with difficult opposing counsel, seeking access to disaster sites, and delivering bad news to clients.
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