Altman Weil spoke with the managing partners and COOs of 30 mid-sized law firms (30-350 lawyers) about the pandemic’s effect on their financial performance, office closings and openings, compensation and staffing adjustments, and more. READ MORE
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Lessons in Financial Controls for Law Firms
Law firms often repose trust in their lawyers – and even in non-lawyer employees with roles involving access to the firm’s finances – without having in place the appropriate controls to fulfill the firms’ ethical and fiduciary obligations to “verify.” This lack of oversight policies and procedures can enable law firm employees to steal or embezzle the firm’s or its clients’ funds. READ MORE
Ransomware – Is Your Firm Vulnerable?
It’s one of your worst nightmares: you turn on your computer, and there’s a ransom note on the screen. Since your firm is working from home due to COVID-19, the attacker has used your computer to gain access to the firm’s entire network resulting in a complete lockdown. After you collect yourself and contact your managing partner, what should you do? READ MORE
Financial Hires Expected to Dominate Post-Covid Law Firm Admin Recruiting
While virtually all large law firms have substantially cut management hiring during the current Covid-19 pandemic, an exclusive TMG survey of law firm human resources and talent professionals reveals that financial hires are far and away expected to be the key focus of law firm recruiting in the months to come. READ MORE
Theo Nittis Featured In The Oakland County Legal News
Theo Nittis, Principal of Gemini Risk Partners, was recently highlighted in the “Getting to Know” feature in the Oakland County Legal News. Find out why he became an attorney…and why he’s so passionate about getting a legal education. You’ll also learn that Theo will never pass up an opportunity to go fly fishing, bird hunting, or out for a good meal! READ MORE.
David Kramer Speaks With Wmu-Cooley Professor
David Kramer, Principal, of Gemini Risk Partners, was honored to be interviewed by Lisa DeMoss, a WMU-Cooley Law School Professor and LL.M. Director of Insurance Law. David shared valuable insights and information about legal risk management for attorneys. The discussion covered topics including the liability insurance product market, best risk management practices and current issues of concern to law practices generally. READ MORE.