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When Less Is More: The Limitless Potential Of Limited Scope Representation To Increase Access To Justice For Low- To Moderate-Income Individuals, Kristy D'Angelo-Corker
When Less Is More: The Limitless Potential Of Limited Scope Representation To Increase Access To Justice For Low- To Moderate-Income Individuals, Kristy D'Angelo-Corker
Marquette Law Review
Both attorneys and judges take an oath to promote justice for all, however,
that is not the case in our current system. The world we live in today looks
incredibly different than it did just a few years ago and, as a result, the practice
of law must adapt to meet the changing needs of individuals in this new era.
Notably, the access to justice problem, specifically affecting low- to moderateincome
individuals, requires a shift in the availability of legal services
provided. Limited scope representation, which has been accepted by the
American Bar Association for 20+ years, where an attorney …
Hallows Lecture: Ambition And Aspiration: Living Greatly In The Law, Lee H. Rosenthal
Hallows Lecture: Ambition And Aspiration: Living Greatly In The Law, Lee H. Rosenthal
Marquette Law Review
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Bias In The Boardroom: Implicit Bias In The Selection And Treatment Of Women Directors
Bias In The Boardroom: Implicit Bias In The Selection And Treatment Of Women Directors
Marquette Law Review
In light of the stagnation in growth of women directors on corporate boards, board diversity advocates and corporate leaders should look to the role implicit gender bias plays in the board nomination process and in challenges women directors face while serving on boards. Relevant stakeholders often overlook how implicit bias barriers prevent women from reaching the boardroom and persist as obstacles once women directors have earned their seats on the board. Incorporating social psychological research on implicit bias and recognized strategies to work around bias, such as objective assessments and guidelines, data analytics, and accountability mechanisms, this Article encourages companies …
Attorney-Client Privilege And The Kovel Doctrine: Should Wisconsin Extend The Privilege To Communications With Third-Party Consultants?
Marquette Law Review
In today’s marketplace, the way that corporations conduct business is drastically changing, and lawyers are increasingly relying on third-party consultants, such as accountants or investment bankers, to facilitate them in providing accurate legal advice to corporate clients. Despite this reliance, whether the attorney–client privilege protects the communications between an attorney and a third-party consultant is often questioned. In United States v. Kovel, the Second Circuit found that the attorney–client privilege extended to communications between an attorney and a third-party consultant who acted as an interpreter. However, both federal and state courts have since split over the proper scope of the …