July/August 2020
VOLUME 39, ISSUE 7
Table of Contents
Features
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Human Resources Management
5 Ways to Make Your Law Firm More Inclusive for the Transgender Community
Here’s how to create a welcoming culture for LGBTQ employees.
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Legal Industry/Business Management
Back to Basics
There are some skills law graduates don’t learn in school, but you can help fill the gaps.
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Human Resources Management
Balancing Act
How to blend strength and flexibility into your employee handbook.
Columns
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Big Ideas: ALA President’s Letter
A Time for Self-Reflection
As legal management professionals, we can impact our firms, specifically with policies of inclusivity.
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BP Perspective: Insights from a Business Partner
Creating a New Vision for Attorney Support at Law Firms
The role of the legal secretary continues to evolve as the job market shifts and law firms re-engineer how clients’ work gets done.
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Innovations: Fresh Thoughts For Managing
Returning to Work: How Telehealth Can Provide Peace of Mind
Available 24/7, virtual care is a convenient way for employers to connect their workforce with health care experts.
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Tough Topics: Controversial Office Conversations
What to Do When Clients Can’t Pay
If clients are having a difficult time paying, there are some tactics to ensure your firm will survive, while still showing consideration for your clients.
Departments
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Industry News: Legal Management Updates
3 Signs It’s Time to Update Your Law Firm’s Policies (And How You Should Do So)
These are some of the indicators that mean it's time to reexamine your policies.
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Tips and Trends: Industry Advice and Developments
Improve Your Cash Position During Uncertainty Through a Cash Reimbursement
Discover if cash reimbursement can help your firm through these uncertain times.
ALA Now
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ALA Faces Member and Chapter News
Anniversaries, Awards and Appointments July/Aug 2020
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At ALA News About ALA
What's Happening at Headquarters July/Aug 2020