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FEATURES
4 President ’ s Message — 10 Tips for Attracting and Retaining Talented Lawyers in 2024
By Ryan Griffin
6 Hard Hit to Diversity , Equity , and Inclusion in Higher Education
By Mercy Roberg
10 Referral Fees are Coming : Myths and Realities
By Doug Jackson
14 Managing a Law Firm in a New Era
By Shannon L . Zetrouer
16 Ensuring Compliance with FinCEN ’ s Reporting Rule Effective January 1 , 2024
By Katharine Haddad
20 Important Developments re : Camp Lejeune Water Contamination
By John V . Tucker
22 Florida ’ s Proposed Clean Water Amendment : Mni Wichoni
By William D . Slicker
32 The Ultimate Data Goldmine – Mobile Devices
By Divine Intel
PARACLETE : THE SPIRIT OF TRUTH JANUARY / FEBRUARY 2024
THIS ISSUE : Diversity , Equity , and Inclusion
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