Proactive e-Discovery Management

In this new episode of The Robert Half Legal Report, host Charles Volkert, executive director of Robert Half Legal, and attorney Joel Wuesthoff, a director with Robert Half Legal eDiscovery Services, offer best practices for proactively managing e-discovery. They discuss what law firms and companies can do to develop an efficient approach to e-discovery, and also share proven strategies for maximizing results and controlling costs.

A Look at the Hottest Legal Jobs and Practice Areas for 2011

In this edition of The Robert Half Legal Report, host Katherine Spencer Lee, district director for Robert Half International, and attorney Charles Volkert, executive director of Robert Half Legal, discuss high-growth specialties and career opportunities for 2011. Katherine and Chad reveal the latest trends in hiring and compensation affecting the legal field, the qualities employers are looking for in candidates and offer advice for job seekers.

eDiscovery: Practical Tips for Maintaining Control: Part One

In part one of this two-part series on The Robert Half Legal Report, Dawn Antonelli, district director for Robert Half Legal, welcomes Attorney Charles Volkert, Executive Director of Robert Half Legal and Joel Wuesthoff, Director of Protiviti Inc., to offer tips on how to maximize control over the e-discovery process. They discuss the complexity of the issues, the biggest stumbling blocks, how legal support professionals can assist in the process and cost containment.

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eDiscovery: Practical Tips for Maintaining Control: Part Two

In part two of this two-part series on The Robert Half Legal Report, Dawn Antonelli, district director for Robert Half Legal, welcomes Attorney Charles Volkert, Executive Director of Robert Half Legal and Joel Wuesthoff, Director of Protiviti Inc., to continue the discussion on how to maximize control over the e-discovery process. They discuss how to keep costs in check, what problems to avoid and questions to ask potential vendors during the selection process.

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Delivering Maximum Value in a Cost-Conscious Legal Era

In this second edition of The Robert Half Legal Report, host Marilyn Bird, district president for Robert Half Legal, welcomes attorney Charles Volkert, executive director of Robert Half Legal, to discuss how law firms and corporate legal departments are changing in response to major developments not only in the legal field, but also in the broader economy. Marilyn and Chad examine best practices for improving client service levels and business development methods in a landscape of continuous change.

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Hiring & Compensation Trends for the Legal Profession

In this debut podcast of The Robert Half Legal Report, host Diane Domeyer, district director for Robert Half Legal, welcomes attorney Charles Volkert, executive director of Robert Half Legal, to discuss the latest in hiring and compensation trends for the legal profession. Diane and Charles will look at how 2010 is shaping up in terms of hiring, the impact of the recession on the hiring process and how to excel in a competitive job market.

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New Hiring Trends in the Paralegal World

On this first edition of The Paralegal Voice, co-hosts Lynne DeVenny and Vicki Voisin debut with a topic on everyone’s mind – hot jobs in today’s market! We welcome guest Charles Volkert, Executive Director of Robert Half Legal, to discuss the latest in hiring trends for paralegals. They will take a look at what specialty areas are in highest demand, international opportunities, experience as a factor in your job search as a paralegal and what skills are in high demand.

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