Lawyers Advise Clients
Lawyers Working as Advisors...
- Listen to clients to determine their goals & priorities
- Advise clients about legal requirements for pursuing goals
- Minimize costs by avoiding lawsuits or bad publicity
Typical Tasks
- Consult with clients – individuals, businesses or nonprofits, and governments
- Help clients plan for life’s contingencies
- Provide ongoing advice to clients on legal options and alternatives
Public Policy
Lawyers as advisors work to revise public policy when it is difficult to pursue a client’s goals by:
- Drafting proposed laws and rules
- Providing strategic advice by lobbying, developing grass roots support, or structuring media campaigns
- Pursuing legal frameworks that will alter the shape of governmental or community action