2010年11月7日星期日

Why Conferences are Important

Many lawyers believe in the power of legal conferences. It's where they can get their first glimpses of the new legal trends, they can network and they can also take the economic pulse of the legal community as a whole. A. Harrison Barnes, attorney and LawCrossing.com founder says it's a great time to get noticed, too. For instance, The Minority Corporate Counsel Association is readying itself for the 11th Annual "Creating Pathways to Diversity Conference" in November. (for those interested, it's November 10th and will be held at the New York Marriott Marquis Hotel). The group is currently looking for a wide range of guest speakers, who are attorneys, and are willing to speak on everything from the impact of the economy on legal diversity initiatives, the impact of globalization and the impact of politics and public policy in a myriad of dynamics. They want those brilliant legal minds who can answer the tough questions:How much of a hit has diversity work taken in a sluggish economy?What are the best practices for companies to leverage new talent?How can leveraging cultural differences attract more international business?How has the first African American president and the first Latina Supreme Court judge affected diversity initiatives in corporate legal departments?If you have the answers to these questions, this is your moment to be a legal rock star, says the LawCrossing.com founder. Not only that, but you can become a part of many "round table" discussions that are sure to be held. Attorneys from around the country will be in attendance and the golden opportunities will be plentiful.Another important conference is held annually in Alaska and is focused on legal education and family law cases regarding domestic violence and sexual assaults. Held annually in February, physicians, psychologists and family law attorneys are routinely on hand to provide statistics, information and presentations to this growing epidemic. For instance, in the latest conference, Robin Bronen, who is the director of the Alaska Immigration Justice Project, provided information on the importance of interpreters when working with non-English speaking victims. Often, those whose English is broken find themselves suffering because they either cannot find the legal help they need, not to mention the medical help, and because of that, they are at higher risks of becoming further victimized; many (yes, in this country) are sold into human trafficking. Worse, many don't live to tell the tale. If you've not RSVP'd to any of the invitations your secretary's delivered to your desk, now's a great time to do so. Anyone in the legal field can benefit from the many conferences held in every state. It's a great way to stay current on everything legal related, says A. Harrison Barnes. Society is ever-evolving and we're doing our clients a huge disservice if we fail to keep up.

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