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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager

Since 1998, Mark Bassingthwaighte, Esq. has been a Risk Manager with ALPS, an attorney’s professional liability insurance carrier. In his tenure with the company, Mr. Bassingthwaighte has conducted over 1200 law firm risk management assessment visits, presented over 600 continuing legal education seminars throughout the United States, and written extensively on risk management, ethics, and technology. Mr. Bassingthwaighte is a member of the State Bar of Montana as well as the American Bar Association where he currently sits on the ABA Center for Professional Responsibility’s Conference Planning Committee. He received his J.D. from Drake University Law School.

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ALPS In Brief – Episode 32: Making Your Mark

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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Apr 25, 2019 12:00:00 AM

Trying to establish an advocate or mentor relationship as a woman in law? Andrea Canfield, president of the Anchorage Association of Women Lawyers and fifth-year Corporate Associate at Stoel Rives, offers advice and insights on how to successfully...

ALPS In Brief Podcast Law Practice Management

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When It’s Time to Withdraw

Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Apr 11, 2019 12:00:00 AM

Sometimes things change as matters progress, like the legal needs of the client, your ability to continue to provide competent representation, the...

Solo and Small Firm Resources Law Practice Management

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The Importance of Recognizing Personal Boundaries in the Practice of Law

Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Apr 3, 2019 12:00:00 AM

Boundaries are important. In sports, they define the area of play. In real estate, they designate what one owns. And in personal relationships, they...

Solo and Small Firm Resources Attorney Wellness Law Practice Management

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Selecting Your Backup Attorney

Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Mar 20, 2019 12:00:00 AM

A solo attorney recently reached out wanting to know how to select a backup attorney. Having now addressed his concerns, I thought it would be...

Solo and Small Firm Resources Law Practice Management

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ALPS In Brief – Episode 31: We Have a Problem to Solve – Why Wellness at Work is a Win Win

Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Mar 14, 2019 12:00:00 AM

Ready to make your health a priority in your law practice and daily worklife balance? Lauren Baptiste is partnering with ALPS for a 1-hour wellness...

ALPS In Brief Podcast Attorney Wellness

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Trusting Your Co-Counsel is a Good Thing, Until It Isn’t

Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Mar 5, 2019 12:00:00 AM

As I’m often apt to do, I have a story to share. A solo employment law attorney, let’s call her Betty, has substantial trial experience. In light of...

Solo and Small Firm Resources Tales from the Claims Files Law Practice Management

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ALPS In Brief — Episode 30: Solo and Small Firms Should Make the Leap to Cybersecurity. It Matters.

Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Feb 28, 2019 12:00:00 AM

Do you assume you don’t need to worry about being the target of a cyber attack because your business is too small? Often times, solo and small firms...

ALPS In Brief Podcast Cybersecurity