LexisNexis Lends-a-Hand

We’re witnessing an extraordinary year in the legal market. This is the first time in memory that most of us have seen large numbers of talented attorneys being impacted by cost-cutting and down-sizing efforts. For many of these attorneys, the time is right to establish their own business and presence in a market where business is increasingly driven by internet and social media.  

In an effort to support these attorneys and give back to the legal market we have developed the "Lend a Hand" program to provide free marketing services, networking opportunities, and employment resources in order to assist those who see this time as an opportunity to develop their own private practice. Perhaps the most unusual aspect of the program — the one I’m most proud of — is that there are no strings attached. We are not asking for a credit card, not asking for a long term commitment, etc. We are simply Lending a Hand to help.

Of course we hope to win some friends in the process and gain some customers in the long run — but we'll worry about that in 2010. For now, we see this as a great way to help great attorneys get started on their own. Maybe they will look back on 2010 and see this as the start of their success.

Lend a Hand benefits include:

• A free six-month profile on Lawyers.com and Martindale.com.

• Free access to Martindale-Hubbell Connected, an online professional network where attorneys can connect, network, communicate and collaborate with trusted and authenticated colleagues.

• Free access to the Martindale-Hubbell Career Center, where attorneys can find legal jobs in local areas.

Program enrollment is open through August 2009. To enroll in the program or for more information please visit www.lexisnexis.com/lendahand.

We hope that you will take advantage of the program and spread the word to friends and family who are eligible for this opportunity. Have a great rest of 2009!