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*** CLHL Launches Confidential State-Wide Telephone Peer Support Group
Colorado Lawyers Helping Lawyers funds a confidential, professionally facilitated telephone peer support group for Colorado attorneys. A Peer Support Group offers validation and support around personal and professional issues that are likely shared by other members of their peer group who may be struggling with the stressors and isolation tied to the practice of law. The peer support group, meeting weekly, is managed by Peer Assistance Services, Inc. Issues that are appropriate to discuss in the group include, but are not limited to: stress management, anxiety, depression, substance abuse, life balance and the pressures of work. Any lawyer who is interested in participating, or who simply wants further information about the meetings, should contact Jennifer Place at JPlace@peerassist.org or (303) 369-0039, ext. 209. All calls are handled in the strictest confidence.
*** From the Colorado Supreme Court – ‘Tis the Season for Registration
In early December, every Colorado attorney will receive a secure postcard from the Colorado Supreme Court Attorney Registration Office. The postcard has the information needed to log in to the website and register for 2010. If you do not receive a postcard by mid-December, go to www.coloradosupremecourt.us and click on the 2010 registration link or call the Office of Attorney Registration, (303) 866-6882. This year there are no transaction fees and multiple attorneys can be registered with a single transaction. Payments can be made via mail, or online at the Colorado Supreme Court website beginning in December, for those who have a valid e-mail registered with the state. Learn more here.
*** CBA CLE: Get Your Ethics Fix – Dec. 15 or Dec. 18
In December, we’re offering two timely ethics programs. On Dec. 15, we’re talking hot topics, including Internet marketing, attorney fees and attorney fee agreements. On Dec. 18, you’ll get the seven secrets of attorney success (hint: they can be found in the Rules of Professional Conduct) and we’ll delve into everyday ethical issues, issues when leaving your firm, and concerns for social networkers. Register now to reserve your seat!
*** Survey says: Hiring decisions based on rainmaking ability
What are the most important attributes that law firms are looking for right now if they’re hiring? According to a national survey that was forwarded to us by Robert Half Legal staffing company, the two main criteria are practice area expertise (49 percent) and business development skills (30 percent). These factors were rated to be more important than years of experience (10 percent) or class ranking (3 percent). About 150 national firms were recently surveyed.
*** Dust Off Your Argument Skills
The Colorado Lawyer is seeking manuscripts for consideration for 2010 “point/counterpoint” articles. Coordinating editor Fred Burtzos welcomes members to take opposing sides on a variety of issues. Topic suggestions are welcome. Write to fred.burtzos.gdz0@statefarm.com to suggest a topic and find out deadline information. General policy about opinion articles can be found here.
*** Optimize your CBA Membership: WorldPoints® Credit Cards
Save money and earn rewards while helping to fund projects that support the CBA. Apply here for the Colorado Bar Association MasterCard® credit card. World Points® rewards let you earn cash and merchandise and support your association. For information about the rates, fees, other costs and benefits associated with the use of this card, call (800) 932-2775 (please mention priority code UAA9VX) and refer to the disclosures accompanying the online credit card application.
*** Book: "Colorado Ethics Handbook"
On Jan. 1, 2008, Colorado joined dozens of other states in adopting its modifications of the American Bar Association Ethics 2000 Rules. The new Colorado Rules of Professional Conduct reflect many changes to the former Rules, effective from 1993 to 2007. How do these rules affect your practice? Find out by clicking here for more information or to purchase this great resource.
*** Tip of the Week
There is a new way to do legal research at Google Scholar, a new tool for broad searches of scholarly literature and case law. Google Scholar searches across many disciplines and sources but links to only the first page of articles; access to full articles requires a paid subscription to HeinOnline. Case law searching can be limited to state or federal opinions and results in the full case being displayed, including reporter pagination and hyperlinks to cited cases.
Use this in addition to the CBA's member benefit Casemaker, the online legal research tool that the CBA provides for free to members. Casemaker 2.1 continues to exceed member expectations.
Keep in mind, the folks at Google Scholar offer this disclaimer: "Legal opinions in Google Scholar are provided for informational purposes only and should not be relied on as a substitute for legal advice from a licensed lawyer. Google does not warrant that the information is complete or accurate." See the Google blog cite the reasons for creation of Google Scholar, to assist everyday citizens with their own personal legal research.
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