The pandemic changed the way many Americans, including lawyers, conduct business. Although most lawyers have returned to the office full-time, hybrid work schedules and remote depositions or court appearances remain commonplace. This has resulted in many firms or lawyers reevaluating the need for (and substantial cost of) traditional physical office spaces.
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As a young associate, when I heard the “Of Counsel” title, I associated it with a senior attorney who had one foot out the door. However, along with law firm culture, the “Of Counsel” designation has evolved and is now used in many different contexts. For a solo attorney, becoming “Of Counsel” to another firm offers the opportunity to gain valuable experience while earning a consistent paycheck and benefits. From a small firm’s perspective, designating an attorney “Of Counsel” provides the benefit of gaining an expert in an area of law in which the firm may not be well-versed. Young lawyers with children looking to scale back hours to accommodate a better work-life balance are finding the position of “Of Counsel” particularly appealing.
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As an AttPro insured, you can feel confident knowing that if a disciplinary action or a legal malpractice claim is filed against you that you have a team of seasoned experts by your side.
Christine Mast is a senior partner at Hawkins Parnell & Young in Atlanta. She is a go-to attorney for legal professionals faced with malpractice claims, lawsuits, disciplinary, licensing, and ethics issues. With 30 years’ experience defending lawyer claims, Christine has a deep understanding of legal standards of care and ethical requirements enabling her to swiftly assess each situation to develop an effective and appropriate defense and resolution strategy.
Christine also dedicates herself to service within Hawkins Parnell and she has the distinction of being the first woman elected to the compensation committee, the executive committee, and in 2020 to the role as Hawkins Parnell’s managing partner.
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