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Hold the front page: How newsjacking could help boost your brand
Bridgerton. It’s what everyone seems to be talking about, or at least it was a few weeks ago when I first had the idea to write this blog.
Five reasons why diversity and inclusion are important in law firms
Diversity and inclusion, along with equality and equity, are increasingly common terms we encounter in professional life. This is why you should prioritise them to reap substantial rewards.
Keeping the conversation going beyond Pride Month
As I reflect on all the celebrations of Pride Month 2024, I ask myself why there remains hesitancy amongst LGBTQ+ staff members about when it comes to being open about their identity in the workplace.
Third-party managed accounts: Your key questions answered
The Solicitors Regulation Authority has given strong indications that it is headed towards greater restrictions on law firms when it comes to handling client money.
Understanding vicarious trauma in the legal workplace
Vicarious trauma can happen to anyone who works with clients who have experienced trauma such as domestic or other violence, child abuse, sexual assault, torture or being a refugee.
Does your integrity extend far enough?
Simply telling a client they need to seek financial advice or offering them the business cards of three financial planners you know is NOT a referral.
Enhancing wellbeing: Strategies for a balanced work-life
Finding a balance between work and personal life has been a long-standing challenge for many professionals, particularly within high-pressure environments like the legal industry.
Is it time for a client money ‘big bang’?
Firms holding client money is well established, but it is not inevitable. The advent of digital banking brings opportunities to introduce more sophisticated and robust systems.
Networking in the law: Fostering inclusivity and challenging norms
Networking is an essential aspect of a successful legal career but traditional events often fall short in considering the diverse needs of professionals.
The marathon to achieving equity in law
For those in the legal profession, the road to gender equity is a marathon and, although considerable progress has been made, the sector has some miles to go.
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It’s time for law firms to ask tougher questions
For years, many law firms have treated ID verification as a box-ticking exercise. Run a liveness check, match a face to a document and move on. But that is no longer good enough.
Business fatigue to AI will risk job security
Whilst we know professional learning has always been part of career paths, to hire, retain and keep talent, AI needs to be embedded as a core part of this training.
On good authority? GenAI and the reputational risks to law firms
As GenAI’s influence grows, so do the risks which are already playing out in courtrooms across England and Wales, where some early adopters are setting precedents they would rather not.
