Letter from the Chair of the Forum

Ashley Peterson
Attorney at Law

Dear Colleagues,

In the summer of 2015, I made the decision to open my own law office as a transactional real estate, business and probate lawyer. It was both exciting and terrifying at the same time, and kept me awake on many occasions contemplating if it was the right decision.

Legal Ethics for New Attorneys

Put It In Writing: Letters Memorialize Crucial Information

Jennifer Gilman
Frantz Law Group

Attorneys dedicate many years of their lives and make tremendous personal sacrifices when they decide to practice law. These sacrifices sometimes result in uneasy family relationships, delays in starting a family, or financial hardships that are ostensibly temporary.

Tips from the Pros

You Are the Most Important Brand!

Isabel Eustaquio
Associate Director of Career Services
Thomas Jefferson School of Law

Personal branding is the process by which we market ourselves to others. You already have a personal brand whether you know it or not, so you might as well manage it. Positive branding requires an active effort. As a legal professional, you want to be regarded as an expert in the legal field.

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Creating a Great Experience for Spanish-Speaking Clients

With the U.S. Spanish-speaking population at an all-time high, now is an ideal time for attorneys serving the Spanish-speaking community to ensure their customer experience is a positive one for all callers, especially those who speak Spanish.

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Uber, Lyft, Ride Shares, Driverless Cars: Technological Changes Driving Legal Changes

Ashley Rae Makowski
West Alliance Injury Lawyers

It is completely amazing to look back to the days when I was a child to now and see how revolutionary our society has become due to technological developments and advances.

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