Maria Luz Vargas is the Managing Partner of Estudio Fernandez & Vargas Abogados. Her law firm has a client base in Peru and beyond, with international clientele also looking for legal support. With an impressive legal background, Maria speaks to Lawyer Monthly about her journey into law, US and Peruvian relations and how globalisation is […]
As General Counsel, Susan Ols’ role is to provide industry-oriented advice and counsel on various corporate and commercial issues for Credit Union Central of Manitoba (CUCM) and CUCM related entities. She has a mandate to create, review and approve legal agreements, resolutions, by-laws and other documents to ensure CUCM and Manitoba credit union interests are […]
Making the jump from newly qualified to actually practicing what you learned in law school isn’t an easy feat. Below Emma Jones, lecturer in law and member of the Open Justice team at the Open University, shares her thoughts on the key differences between studying the law, to applying it in an actual legal role. […]
Hard international law is needed to protect lawyers who have been subject to threats and attacks, often carried out by state agencies and individuals, including assault, harassment, imprisonment, surveillance, enforced disappearance, and even murder, the Bar Council has said. The call comes ahead of a crucial vote in Strasbourg tomorrow where UK members of the […]
“The New Year could bring law firms significant cash constraints,” says Giles Murphy, head of professional practices at Smith & Williamson, the accountancy, investment management and tax group. “Late January has always been a tough time for law firms; they can be cash poor due to a combination of a recent quarterly rent payment, a […]
“Can I use secret recordings in court?” is a question Melanie Bridgen, Partner and solicitor in the family law team at Nelsons Solicitors, is often asked when representing parties in proceedings concerning the breakdown of a relationship and the arrangements for children. In family court proceedings, the available evidence usually boils down to one parent’s […]
Employees within the law sector across the UK have called for an end to the work 'stress code' as research shows that workers are being put through heightened stress due to a lack of clarity around what they are expected to wear at work. According to a survey of 500 male and female law workers, […]
Building your law firm’s reputation from the ground up can be a tiresome and lengthy effort, not to mention you really have to put out. So how are you supposed to get work and do what you set out to do, help people? Below, Abby Drexler, a contributing writer and media specialist for National Crime […]
Whether you’re looking to delve into a successful career in law or you’re about to jump ship and up your game at a much larger firm, one thing you’re going to have to work out is how to manage your complex work schedule and still have a life outside of work. Below Angela Ferrante, Senior […]
Businesses are under constant pressure to improve operational efficiency. Overheads are continuously scrutinised, with departments tasked with reducing margins year-on-year, and it is the IT department that is under the most pressure to deliver these efficiencies. Is your business squandering IT talent? Alvaro Hoyos, Chief Information Security Officer at OneLogin explains. Digital transformation is hyped […]
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