Tag Archives: Awareness

Are Law Schools Catching On?

Posted on December 4, 2013 by The Legal Reformer

There seems to be an acknowledgement by certain law schools that the age-old model of law school curricula needs updating to meet the demand for practice ready associate attorneys.  While many in the legal field cannot agree on what that … Continue reading →

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LPR’s Seminar . . . The Reviews Are In!

Posted on November 22, 2013 by The Legal Reformer

Elisa Eisenberg, LPR’s founder and CEO, conducted a seminar on November 13, 2013 for Live and Learn Bethesda‘s “lunch and learn” series titled Need A Lawyer? How to Navigate the Attorney/Client Relationship.  The seminar focused on five topics: How to decide … Continue reading →

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LPR Congratulates DV LEAP On Its 10th Anniversary

Posted on November 11, 2013 by The Legal Reformer

DV LEAP (Domestic Violence Legal Empowerment and Appeals Project) celebrated its 10th anniversary last Thursday with celebrity keynote speaker Robin Givens.  LPR’s founder and CEO, Elisa Eisenberg, attended the event and returned with raves about the organization and about Ms. Givens. … Continue reading →

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5 Questions To Ask Before Filing A Lawsuit

Posted on October 10, 2013 by The Legal Reformer

The thought of filing a lawsuit may seem empowering because you feel you have been wronged and want your day in court, but the reality of litigation is rarely understood.  Before stepping into the litigation arena, we suggest there are … Continue reading →

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Why Law School Cost and Curriculum Matter To Legal Consumers

Posted on August 31, 2013 by The Legal Reformer

President Obama, a Harvard Law School graduate and former law school professor, recently weighed in on the debate on the duration of law school, stating: I believe that law schools would probably be wise to think about being two years … Continue reading →

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Judge Richard Kopf – As Inspirational As The Robber Turned Law Clerk He Sentenced To Prison

Posted on August 14, 2013 by The Legal Reformer

Senior U.S. District Court Judge Richard Kopf has stated in his blog, Hercules and the Umpire, that his criminal sentencing “viscera” in the sentencing of convicted bank robber Shon Hopwood was wrong: “Hopwood proves that my sentencing instincts suck.” Shon Hopwood … Continue reading →

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A Commentary On Law Firm Life

Posted on August 9, 2013 by The Legal Reformer

In The Female Lawyer Exodus, Marlisse Silver Sweeney shares her experiences inside a law firm.  Appearing in The Daily Beast on July 31, 2013, the article examines the legal industry’s lack of work-life balance and the exit of so many women (and men) from … Continue reading →

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7 Habits of Smart Legal Consumers

Posted on June 21, 2013 by The Legal Reformer

Based on the book, 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey, a guest contributor on Moneyning.com reinterpreted the seven habits for financial frugality in a recent article: 7 Habits of Highly Frugal People.  The list is based upon the premise … Continue reading →

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Criminal Cases Also Need A Level Playing Field

Posted on May 2, 2013 by The Legal Reformer

A Texas District Attorney reportedly hides evidence and secures a murder conviction. Twenty-five years later DNA evidence exonerates an innocent man, and a Texas judge issues an arrest warrant for the former DA, who is now a judge himself.  Sounds … Continue reading →

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Clichés Lawyers Love? Read On . . .

Posted on April 19, 2013 by The Legal Reformer

It’s hard to imagine that there are clichés about lawyers that lawyers love, but Vivia Chen, a former corporate lawyer who is now chief blogger for The Careerist, posted Top 10 Annoying Clichés Lawyers Love on April 15, 2013.  LPR’s favorites: 5. “You … Continue reading →

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