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Black Attorneys, Lawyers and & Legal Professionals

In 2009, Black attorneys represented 1.71% of law firm partners. Today, Black attorneys represent 1.81% of partners. According to the National Association for Law Placement 2017 Report on Diversity in U.S. Law Firms, “women and minority partners remain fairly dramatically under-represented in U.S. law firms,” with women minorities being the “most dramatically underrepresented group” of all.

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Legal Checkups: Smart Practices for a Healthy Business

Managing the day to day operations of a small business can be a never ending set of tasks. One way to avoid getting overwhelmed is to get annual legal checkups. Check out this podcast with Darryl Maxwell, a Managing Attorney at the D.C. Bar Pro Bono Center, and Shavon Smith, founder of The SJS Law Firm, PLLC, as they discuss the components of a successful legal checkup.

Throughout one’s legal career you will get advice aplenty: Take this bar, work in Big Law, don’t work in Big Law, go into this practice area, don’t practice in this city. The list foes on. But there is one piece of advice I have heard in every stage of my career from lawyers of all stripes: do pro bono work.

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Shavon on The Pulse TV 

THE PULSE is a business show that gives a fresh look at the latest business news, economic, technology and industry trends, company profiles, and government policy in Prince George’s County, Maryland and the region. It is the one show in Prince George’s County that helps you keep your finger on THE PULSE of the latest business opportunities in the County and the region. This show is created and produced by the Prince George’s County Supplier Development & Diversity Division.

#CareerCrush Q&A with Emilie Aries of Bossed Up

“Shavon J. Smith (@TheSJSLawFirm), small business attorney and founder of the SJS Law Firm, suggests putting disclaimers on menus and websites stating the business is not responsible for damaged, lost, or stolen property. Moreover, Smith says, if your business has patrons who commonly work on laptops for extended periods, you may want to display more prominent disclaimers.”


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General Liability Lessons For Bar Owners: You Charge It, You Buy It

Pro tip: call sooner rather than later. According to Shavon J. Smith, a small business attorney and founder of SJS Law Firm (@TheSJSLawFirm), “Many small businesses forget about promptly notifying their insurance company.

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