It’s been a few weeks since Elite hosted its annual User Conference in Washington, DC at the Gaylord National Hotel. There was an energetic vibe this year as firms loaded up on educational sessions, viewed new products, and participated in the “We’re Listening @ Elite” activities including a live Twitter feed (see all the updates …
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Class-action sex-discrimination case, practices abroad and acquiring new technology – Podcast 2: July 2011
We have a very lively episode this month – the highlight being an interview with Dana Kravetz, an employment law expert, looking at the recent Supreme Court decision on what is being called the biggest class-action sex-discrimination case in over 50 years. Dana adds to this discussion with his prediction of the implications this case …
- June 30, 2011
- Leonard Lee
The power of the pen, squared
A recent story on Thomson Reuters News & Insight Legal showed the powerful impact that can result from combining world-class reporting with the top-notch legal research content available in Westlaw. The story, Special Report: A little house of secrets on the Great Plains, ran in news outlets far and wide, including Yahoo! News, The Chicago Tribune and The West Australian. Additionally, the story …
- June 30, 2011
- Susan Martin
Ari Kaplan on networking for success
West author and professional networking guru Ari Kaplan stopped by our Eagan headquarters recently and gave a talk on networking tips for professionals. Ari talked about how to network in the age of Twitter, tight job markets and global economies. He feels that the keys are focusing on the quality of your connections rather than the sheer …
- June 29, 2011
- Susan Martin
Get down tonight!
The Elite User Conference wrapped up three fantastic days of speakers, sessions and networking with a 70s style soirée featuring music from KC and the Sunshine Band. With the full-blown rock concert setup, neon spandex covered seats and groovy mood lighting it was hard to believe that the “far out” disco was the same ballroom …
- June 21, 2011
- Susan Martin
Thomson Reuters legal textbooks reach Zambia
Announced in today’s news release, more than 1,200 donated legal texts have arrived in Lusaka, Zambia, showcasing the tangible benefits of the partnership between Thomson Reuters and the U.S.-based nonprofit organization Books For Africa. These legal texts will be the cornerstone of law libraries serving the nation’s law schools and governing institutions. This donation is …
- June 21, 2011
- Susan Martin
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- June 20, 2011
- Susan Martin
Ari Kaplan on networking: who do you want to meet?
On Wednesday morning we were lucky enough to host Ari Kaplan, a West author and professional networking guru, who took time out of his current book tour to stop at Thomson Reuters. Ari spoke about creating and building a network, the skills it takes to work the career ladder, and his new book – Reinventing Professional Services: …
- June 16, 2011
- Susan Martin
The sun never sets on the face of freedom
Learning about your Nation’s Capitol can be fun – especially when you’re being led by a witty guide. Last night, 2011 Elite User Conference attendees went on a three hour Monuments by Moonlight tour packed with spectacular monuments and memorials. The various groups were guided through sites such as the White House, the Capitol, Lincoln …
- June 15, 2011
- Susan Martin
To track or not to track? That is the question
Any profession has their own set of challenges, and for many lawyers, tracking and accounting for their time ranks at the top of the list. The task of tracking all that lawyers do, who they do the work for and how long it takes can be very time- consuming and distract them from their legal …
- June 15, 2011
- Susan Martin
