Social frenzy

28 April 2010 by: David Sparkes from legalsupportnetwork.co.uk with 0 comments

The world is currently gripped by the social media phenomena - not a day goes by these days when I don't hear or read those words somewhere, and there's always something new being said. Some people are trying to work out how to make the most of it, others are unwittingly drawn into its unfathomable web without an idea of what to do, and then there are those who actively abstain on every level. But… ... read more.

It’s all about ambition

27 April 2010 by: David Sparkes from legalsupportnetwork.co.uk with 0 comments

Many of you will be familiar with the name Witan Jardine when it comes to legal recruitment in London. Well all that's about to change, or at least has done already. Last week saw the official UK changeover to the new corporate identity ambition. ... read more.

Recruiters raise the bar on best practice

15 April 2010 by: David Sparkes from legalsupportnetwork.co.uk with 3 comments

The public puts estate agents and journalists at the bottom of the list when it comes to reputation – but if you asked law firm HR people, recruiters would probably be down there with them. What seems like many years ago I was a recruiter, so I know how important good practice is and how little of it there sometimes is in the recruitment world. So I was delighted to hear that the Recruitment and… ... read more.

The Account Managers Network - Love the Client

30 March 2010 by: David Sparkes from legalsupportnetwork.co.uk with 1 comments

With social network and groups growing by the month, I was pleased to meet with Eric Toh and Claire Rowles of the Account Managers' Network, a new membership group for those who manage client relationships or are responsible for key account programmes. The interesting thing about Account Managers (not to be confused with Accounts Managers - as in finance/accounts!), is that while they are professionals… ... read more.

Legal Efficiency supplement in The Times

25 March 2010 by: David Sparkes from legalsupportnetwork.co.uk with 0 comments

If you're not a regular weekday reader of The Times then make it a special occasion today. In today's (Thursday 25th March 2010) The Times newspaper appears a Raconteur supplement on Legal Efficiency, and Rupert Collins-White our very own Head of Content & Community has contributed (pages 4 & 5) with a piece on 'The IT Crowd'. ... read more.

Legal IT show 2010

11 February 2010 by: David Sparkes from legalsupportnetwork.co.uk with 0 comments

Spent the day yesterday at the Legal IT show in Islington, and I have no doubt the organisers have breathed a sigh of relief that the snow has abated and everyone who had planned to attend doesn't have a reason not to! So, what's the verdict? Well, that's all a bit subjective really and depends on who you speak to. ... read more.

Chrome River flows in to the UK

01 February 2010 by: David Sparkes from legalsupportnetwork.co.uk with 0 comments

A press release hit my desk last week that will put a smile on the dial of a few people in the legal world - or at least anyone that has had any dealings with Elite. Like so many of our favourite celebrities and sports personalities who retire - Kim Clijsters, Lance Armstrong, Take That, Spandau Ballet, to name but a few - Harry Townsend the ex.Elite sales veteran is returning to the legal world as… ... read more.

SRA launches consultation - Achieving the right outcomes

22 January 2010 by: David Sparkes from legalsupportnetwork.co.uk with 0 comments

According to the SRA website "Outcomes-focused regulation is how the SRA will operate from next year, concentrating on the high-level principles governing practice and the quality of outcomes for clients, rather than tick-box compliance with rules. "This [consultation] paper explains how the SRA intends to transform the regulation of solicitors and the organisations in which they work, and invites… ... read more.

Review: TheKnowList Awards 2010

22 January 2010 by: David Sparkes from legalsupportnetwork.co.uk with 0 comments

Last night I was invited to the first TheKnowList Awards 2010, the premier event for Legal IT professionals. Many of you followers of all things Legal IT will know that these awards have taken the place of the Legal Technology Awards which were last held in 2009 so TheKnowList had it all to live up to and expectations were high. ... read more.

New Year, new career for some familiar faces in the legal world

22 January 2010 by: David Sparkes from legalsupportnetwork.co.uk with 0 comments

Following my brief blog about Kay Betts leaving Elite, 2010 brings with it a string of other moves and appearances of some familiar faces. Dan Tacone previously of Elite in the US has appeared at IntApp as President, Richard Hill previously of Elite (UK) has appeared at Tikit as Regional Sales Manager, Tony Barrett previously of TimeKM has appeared at HubbardOne as Account Executive. ... read more.