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Alanna G. Clair

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Dentons US LLP



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Columns
Title Category Published
Navigating remote interviews and integration as a lateral transfer Ethics/Professional Responsibility Apr. 10, 2025
Consider confidentiality before you post Ethics/Professional Responsibility, Data Privacy Mar. 10, 2025
Workaholic and worn out: Don't let work stress lead you astray Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility Feb. 6, 2025
If it's not in writing, did it happen? Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility Jan. 10, 2025
Facing fears, spreading cheer, and avoiding legal 'Grinchiness' Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility Dec. 9, 2024
Attorneys have much to be thankful for Ethics/Professional Responsibility Nov. 8, 2024
Essential tips for junior attorneys to succeed in private practice Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility Oct. 3, 2024
Attorney bios without the risk: Ethical obligations to consider Ethics/Professional Responsibility Sep. 9, 2024
Who is paying the bills? Ethics/Professional Responsibility Aug. 9, 2024
Lincoln Lawyer: Prevent unintended client confidentiality breaches while traveling Ethics/Professional Responsibility Jul. 9, 2024
Client transgressions: What to do when a client plans to commit a crime Ethics/Professional Responsibility Jun. 7, 2024
Safeguarding client secrets: Considerations for attorneys traveling abroad Ethics/Professional Responsibility May 9, 2024
Identifying and screening conflicted non-attorney staff Ethics/Professional Responsibility Apr. 5, 2024
Risks for practitioners sharing office space Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility Mar. 8, 2024
Tips for navigating social media’s thicket of ethical risks Ethics/Professional Responsibility Feb. 8, 2024
Mitigating the risks of malpractice claims from third parties Ethics/Professional Responsibility Jan. 5, 2024
How attorneys can end up on Santa's 'nice' list Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility Dec. 11, 2023
Does serving on an outside board of directors create risks for attorneys? Ethics/Professional Responsibility Nov. 15, 2023
Considerations for producing attorney work product in a client’s file Ethics/Professional Responsibility Oct. 9, 2023
Lawyers can refresh their practices for ‘back to school’ season Law Practice Sep. 11, 2023
How to keep a cool head if you get sued Ethics/Professional Responsibility Aug. 4, 2023
Summer associates provide case load relief, but there are risks Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility Jul. 7, 2023
Tips for law firms to protect communications with in-house counsel Ethics/Professional Responsibility Jun. 8, 2023
Evaluating claims and risks of hindsight Ethics/Professional Responsibility May 4, 2023
A trail of decision-making breadcrumbs Ethics/Professional Responsibility Apr. 10, 2023
Moving offices: can you throw out old files? Law Office Management, Ethics/Professional Responsibility Mar. 16, 2023
Avoiding ethical snares when defending depositions Ethics/Professional Responsibility Feb. 10, 2023
Complying with client guidelines Law Practice, Appellate Practice Jan. 5, 2023
Be mindful of limitations in agreements with clients Ethics/Professional Responsibility Dec. 12, 2022
The rules and ethics of investing in a client’s business Ethics/Professional Responsibility Nov. 4, 2022
Modernize your law practice Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility, Appellate Practice Oct. 6, 2022
Limit the risks when working with contract attorneys Law Practice, Appellate Practice Sep. 7, 2022
Avoid Ethical Traps in Depositions Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility, Appellate Practice Aug. 4, 2022
Key features of the common interest and joint defense privileges Law Practice, Appellate Practice Jul. 8, 2022
A mid-year push on collections can avoid headaches later Law Practice, Appellate Practice Jun. 9, 2022
How to pick the best malpractice policy for your firm Law Practice, Appellate Practice May 9, 2022
Tapped as replacement counsel? Consider the risks. Law Practice, Appellate Practice Apr. 7, 2022
Remember ethical obligations when talking to the media Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility Mar. 2, 2022
Consider obligations owed to both clients and insurers Law Practice, Insurance Feb. 4, 2022
Set new habits in 2022 Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility Jan. 5, 2022
Avoid Santa’s ‘Naughty’ list this year Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility Dec. 8, 2021
How to avoid becoming an accomplice to a client’s criminal conduct Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility, Criminal Nov. 4, 2021
Limiting liability for legal malpractice Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility Oct. 8, 2021
Using clawback agreements to lessen the blow of inadvertent disclosure Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility Sep. 10, 2021
Effective strategies for lawyers considering transitioning to retirement Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility Aug. 5, 2021
Risks when facing a legal malpractice claim Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility Jul. 9, 2021
Key considerations for confidential settlement agreements Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility Jun. 4, 2021
Tips for avoiding risk when acting as replacement counsel Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility May 7, 2021
Tips for preventing harassment and discrimination in law firms Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility Apr. 8, 2021
3 tips for attorneys who are facing a motion to disqualify Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility Mar. 5, 2021
Maintaining respect for others during the COVID-19 pandemic Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility Feb. 4, 2021
Potential liability to third parties for legal opinions Ethics/Professional Responsibility Jan. 8, 2021
Thankfulness during the pandemic for California lawyers Law Practice Dec. 4, 2020
When an attorney is sick, who and when must they tell? Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility Nov. 5, 2020
Be careful with confidential information when posting online Ethics/Professional Responsibility Oct. 9, 2020
Don’t let pandemic stress impair your judgment Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility, Covid Columns Sep. 3, 2020
Remember the importance of time off during the pandemic Law Practice Aug. 7, 2020
Litigation funding during the age of quarantine Law Practice Jul. 10, 2020
The pandemic’s impact on attorneys’ mental health Ethics/Professional Responsibility Jun. 5, 2020
Tips for working from home Law Practice May 8, 2020
Strategies for law firms in responding to COVID-19 Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility Apr. 17, 2020
Tips for taking confidential information across the border Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility Mar. 6, 2020
Key considerations for attorneys with multistate practices Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility Feb. 7, 2020
Litigation finance in today’s legal industry Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility Jan. 10, 2020
Potential liability for case valuations Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility Dec. 6, 2019
Attorneys should exercise caution when using social media Nov. 8, 2019
Navigating the requirements for reporting attorney misconduct Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility Oct. 3, 2019
Limitations vs repose: a guide Civil Litigation, Law Practice Sep. 5, 2019
Pay attention to the rules when defending depositions Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility Aug. 9, 2019
Providing opinions can create ethical issues Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility, Corporate Jul. 5, 2019
Licensed to bill: Give billing the attention it deserves Ethics/Professional Responsibility Jun. 7, 2019
Attorney work product protection for client file materials Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility May 10, 2019
Avoid common mistakes when serving on outside boards Law Practice Apr. 5, 2019
Dishonest Attorneys Face Severe Consequences Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility Mar. 8, 2019
Don’t wait until the end of the year to address collections issues Feb. 8, 2019
Key issues relating to motions to disqualify Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility Jan. 4, 2019
Tips for addressing document retention issues Law Practice, Law Office Management Dec. 21, 2018
Guidance for protecting your law firm from the next data breach Law Practice Dec. 5, 2018
What not to do when receiving a legal malpractice claim Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility Nov. 21, 2018
Consider using mandatory arbitration provisions to recover fees Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility Nov. 9, 2018
Key considerations when using expert witnesses Law Practice Oct. 17, 2018
Closing old files will help your law firm reduce risk Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility Oct. 5, 2018
Mistakes happen, don’t make it worse when they do Law Practice Sep. 21, 2018
Using technology to prevent claims Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility Sep. 7, 2018
Protecting internal communications from disclosure Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility Aug. 23, 2018
Withdrawing from representation the right way Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility Aug. 10, 2018
Casual legal advice can have serious consequences Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility Jul. 27, 2018
Don’t wait to the end of the year to address billing issues Law Practice, Law Office Management Jul. 6, 2018
Don’t lose your malpractice coverage over reporting mishaps Law Practice, Insurance, Ethics/Professional Responsibility Jun. 26, 2018
Respond the right way if faced with malpractice claims Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility Jun. 8, 2018
Don’t lose sight of ethics when using social media Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility May 25, 2018
Know when to withdraw Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility May 4, 2018
Consider how to address pre-merger communications Mergers & Acquisitions, Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility Apr. 20, 2018
Ethical risks when an attorney takes the stand Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility, Civil Litigation Apr. 6, 2018
The difficult decision to sue a client for unpaid fees Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility Mar. 23, 2018
Protecting client info in the age of law firm breaches Law Practice, Law Office Management, Ethics/Professional Responsibility Mar. 9, 2018
Inadvertent emails and confidential information Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility Feb. 23, 2018
Avoiding unintended attorney-client relationships Law Practice, Law Office Management, Ethics/Professional Responsibility Feb. 9, 2018
Law firm associates have obligations, too Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility Feb. 2, 2018
Lawyers shouldn’t let themselves drown in emails Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility Jan. 19, 2018
The many benefits of using engagement letters Law Practice Jan. 5, 2018
Tips on how to obtain ‘informed written consent’ Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility Dec. 22, 2017
Tips for avoiding common risks in the holiday season Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility Dec. 8, 2017
Five tips for effective billing and collection as the year comes to a close Law Practice, Law Office Management, Ethics/Professional Responsibility Dec. 1, 2017
Understanding what constitutes legal malpractice Ethics/Professional Responsibility Nov. 10, 2017
Alternative fee arrangements and ethics Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility Oct. 20, 2017

MCLE
Title Category Published
Workaholic and worn out: Don't let work stress lead you astray Competence Issues (Addressing Substance Abuse and Physical/Mental Impairment) Feb. 6, 2025
If it's not in writing, did it happen? Law Practice Management Jan. 10, 2025
Who is paying the bills? Legal Ethics Aug. 9, 2024
Identifying and screening conflicted non-attorney staff Legal Ethics Apr. 5, 2024
Mitigating the risks of malpractice claims from third parties Legal Malpractice Jan. 5, 2024
How attorneys can end up on Santa's 'nice' list Legal Ethics Dec. 11, 2023
Key features of the common interest and joint defense privileges Civil Practice Jul. 8, 2022
Title Category Published
Navigating remote interviews and integration as a lateral transfer Ethics/Professional Responsibility Apr. 10, 2025
Consider confidentiality before you post Ethics/Professional Responsibility, Data Privacy Mar. 10, 2025
Workaholic and worn out: Don't let work stress lead you astray Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility Feb. 6, 2025
If it's not in writing, did it happen? Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility Jan. 10, 2025
Facing fears, spreading cheer, and avoiding legal 'Grinchiness' Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility Dec. 9, 2024
Attorneys have much to be thankful for Ethics/Professional Responsibility Nov. 8, 2024
Essential tips for junior attorneys to succeed in private practice Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility Oct. 3, 2024
Attorney bios without the risk: Ethical obligations to consider Ethics/Professional Responsibility Sep. 9, 2024
Who is paying the bills? Ethics/Professional Responsibility Aug. 9, 2024
Lincoln Lawyer: Prevent unintended client confidentiality breaches while traveling Ethics/Professional Responsibility Jul. 9, 2024
Client transgressions: What to do when a client plans to commit a crime Ethics/Professional Responsibility Jun. 7, 2024
Safeguarding client secrets: Considerations for attorneys traveling abroad Ethics/Professional Responsibility May 9, 2024
Identifying and screening conflicted non-attorney staff Ethics/Professional Responsibility Apr. 5, 2024
Risks for practitioners sharing office space Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility Mar. 8, 2024
Tips for navigating social media’s thicket of ethical risks Ethics/Professional Responsibility Feb. 8, 2024
Mitigating the risks of malpractice claims from third parties Ethics/Professional Responsibility Jan. 5, 2024
How attorneys can end up on Santa's 'nice' list Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility Dec. 11, 2023
Does serving on an outside board of directors create risks for attorneys? Ethics/Professional Responsibility Nov. 15, 2023
Considerations for producing attorney work product in a client’s file Ethics/Professional Responsibility Oct. 9, 2023
Lawyers can refresh their practices for ‘back to school’ season Law Practice Sep. 11, 2023
How to keep a cool head if you get sued Ethics/Professional Responsibility Aug. 4, 2023
Summer associates provide case load relief, but there are risks Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility Jul. 7, 2023
Tips for law firms to protect communications with in-house counsel Ethics/Professional Responsibility Jun. 8, 2023
Evaluating claims and risks of hindsight Ethics/Professional Responsibility May 4, 2023
A trail of decision-making breadcrumbs Ethics/Professional Responsibility Apr. 10, 2023
Moving offices: can you throw out old files? Law Office Management, Ethics/Professional Responsibility Mar. 16, 2023
Avoiding ethical snares when defending depositions Ethics/Professional Responsibility Feb. 10, 2023
Complying with client guidelines Law Practice, Appellate Practice Jan. 5, 2023
Be mindful of limitations in agreements with clients Ethics/Professional Responsibility Dec. 12, 2022
The rules and ethics of investing in a client’s business Ethics/Professional Responsibility Nov. 4, 2022
Modernize your law practice Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility, Appellate Practice Oct. 6, 2022
Limit the risks when working with contract attorneys Law Practice, Appellate Practice Sep. 7, 2022
Avoid Ethical Traps in Depositions Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility, Appellate Practice Aug. 4, 2022
Key features of the common interest and joint defense privileges Law Practice, Appellate Practice Jul. 8, 2022
A mid-year push on collections can avoid headaches later Law Practice, Appellate Practice Jun. 9, 2022
How to pick the best malpractice policy for your firm Law Practice, Appellate Practice May 9, 2022
Tapped as replacement counsel? Consider the risks. Law Practice, Appellate Practice Apr. 7, 2022
Remember ethical obligations when talking to the media Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility Mar. 2, 2022
Consider obligations owed to both clients and insurers Law Practice, Insurance Feb. 4, 2022
Set new habits in 2022 Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility Jan. 5, 2022
Avoid Santa’s ‘Naughty’ list this year Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility Dec. 8, 2021
How to avoid becoming an accomplice to a client’s criminal conduct Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility, Criminal Nov. 4, 2021
Limiting liability for legal malpractice Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility Oct. 8, 2021
Using clawback agreements to lessen the blow of inadvertent disclosure Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility Sep. 10, 2021
Effective strategies for lawyers considering transitioning to retirement Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility Aug. 5, 2021
Risks when facing a legal malpractice claim Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility Jul. 9, 2021
Key considerations for confidential settlement agreements Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility Jun. 4, 2021
Tips for avoiding risk when acting as replacement counsel Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility May 7, 2021
Tips for preventing harassment and discrimination in law firms Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility Apr. 8, 2021
3 tips for attorneys who are facing a motion to disqualify Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility Mar. 5, 2021
Maintaining respect for others during the COVID-19 pandemic Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility Feb. 4, 2021
Potential liability to third parties for legal opinions Ethics/Professional Responsibility Jan. 8, 2021
Thankfulness during the pandemic for California lawyers Law Practice Dec. 4, 2020
When an attorney is sick, who and when must they tell? Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility Nov. 5, 2020
Be careful with confidential information when posting online Ethics/Professional Responsibility Oct. 9, 2020
Don’t let pandemic stress impair your judgment Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility, Covid Columns Sep. 3, 2020
Remember the importance of time off during the pandemic Law Practice Aug. 7, 2020
Litigation funding during the age of quarantine Law Practice Jul. 10, 2020
The pandemic’s impact on attorneys’ mental health Ethics/Professional Responsibility Jun. 5, 2020
Tips for working from home Law Practice May 8, 2020
Strategies for law firms in responding to COVID-19 Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility Apr. 17, 2020
Tips for taking confidential information across the border Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility Mar. 6, 2020
Key considerations for attorneys with multistate practices Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility Feb. 7, 2020
Litigation finance in today’s legal industry Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility Jan. 10, 2020
Potential liability for case valuations Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility Dec. 6, 2019
Attorneys should exercise caution when using social media Nov. 8, 2019
Navigating the requirements for reporting attorney misconduct Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility Oct. 3, 2019
Limitations vs repose: a guide Civil Litigation, Law Practice Sep. 5, 2019
Pay attention to the rules when defending depositions Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility Aug. 9, 2019
Providing opinions can create ethical issues Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility, Corporate Jul. 5, 2019
Licensed to bill: Give billing the attention it deserves Ethics/Professional Responsibility Jun. 7, 2019
Attorney work product protection for client file materials Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility May 10, 2019
Avoid common mistakes when serving on outside boards Law Practice Apr. 5, 2019
Dishonest Attorneys Face Severe Consequences Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility Mar. 8, 2019
Don’t wait until the end of the year to address collections issues Feb. 8, 2019
Key issues relating to motions to disqualify Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility Jan. 4, 2019
Tips for addressing document retention issues Law Practice, Law Office Management Dec. 21, 2018
Guidance for protecting your law firm from the next data breach Law Practice Dec. 5, 2018
What not to do when receiving a legal malpractice claim Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility Nov. 21, 2018
Consider using mandatory arbitration provisions to recover fees Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility Nov. 9, 2018
Key considerations when using expert witnesses Law Practice Oct. 17, 2018
Closing old files will help your law firm reduce risk Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility Oct. 5, 2018
Mistakes happen, don’t make it worse when they do Law Practice Sep. 21, 2018
Using technology to prevent claims Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility Sep. 7, 2018
Protecting internal communications from disclosure Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility Aug. 23, 2018
Withdrawing from representation the right way Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility Aug. 10, 2018
Casual legal advice can have serious consequences Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility Jul. 27, 2018
Don’t wait to the end of the year to address billing issues Law Practice, Law Office Management Jul. 6, 2018
Don’t lose your malpractice coverage over reporting mishaps Law Practice, Insurance, Ethics/Professional Responsibility Jun. 26, 2018
Respond the right way if faced with malpractice claims Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility Jun. 8, 2018
Don’t lose sight of ethics when using social media Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility May 25, 2018
Know when to withdraw Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility May 4, 2018
Consider how to address pre-merger communications Mergers & Acquisitions, Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility Apr. 20, 2018
Ethical risks when an attorney takes the stand Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility, Civil Litigation Apr. 6, 2018
The difficult decision to sue a client for unpaid fees Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility Mar. 23, 2018
Protecting client info in the age of law firm breaches Law Practice, Law Office Management, Ethics/Professional Responsibility Mar. 9, 2018
Inadvertent emails and confidential information Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility Feb. 23, 2018
Avoiding unintended attorney-client relationships Law Practice, Law Office Management, Ethics/Professional Responsibility Feb. 9, 2018
Law firm associates have obligations, too Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility Feb. 2, 2018
Lawyers shouldn’t let themselves drown in emails Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility Jan. 19, 2018
The many benefits of using engagement letters Law Practice Jan. 5, 2018
Tips on how to obtain ‘informed written consent’ Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility Dec. 22, 2017
Tips for avoiding common risks in the holiday season Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility Dec. 8, 2017
Five tips for effective billing and collection as the year comes to a close Law Practice, Law Office Management, Ethics/Professional Responsibility Dec. 1, 2017
Understanding what constitutes legal malpractice Ethics/Professional Responsibility Nov. 10, 2017
Alternative fee arrangements and ethics Law Practice, Ethics/Professional Responsibility Oct. 20, 2017
Title Category Published
Workaholic and worn out: Don't let work stress lead you astray Competence Issues (Addressing Substance Abuse and Physical/Mental Impairment) Feb. 6, 2025
If it's not in writing, did it happen? Law Practice Management Jan. 10, 2025
Who is paying the bills? Legal Ethics Aug. 9, 2024
Identifying and screening conflicted non-attorney staff Legal Ethics Apr. 5, 2024
Mitigating the risks of malpractice claims from third parties Legal Malpractice Jan. 5, 2024
How attorneys can end up on Santa's 'nice' list Legal Ethics Dec. 11, 2023
Key features of the common interest and joint defense privileges Civil Practice Jul. 8, 2022
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