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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Why You Never Want to Get Lazy With Your Time Keeping

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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Dec 6, 2023 8:00:00 AM

This post is directed toward those of you who fail to accurately record your time on a consistent basis throughout the day, day after day. I know it can be a hassle, but there are really good reasons why this should be a priority. But first, a story...

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Lawyers: Don't Let Clients Make Assumptions About Your Role

Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Nov 15, 2023 8:00:00 AM

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ALPS In Brief Podcast - Episode 75: What is the Corporate Transparency Act

Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Nov 2, 2023 9:52:01 AM

A Brief Statement of Correction from Mark: “During this podcast I stated that under the Corporate Transparency Act, BOI reports were to be filed...

ALPS In Brief Podcast

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ALPS In Brief - Episode 74: Why Cyber Liability Insurance is an Essential

Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Oct 19, 2023 8:00:00 AM

ALPS In Brief Podcast Cybersecurity

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Why It’s Important to Have Attorney Accountability Built Into Your Firm’s Conflict Checking Process

Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Oct 18, 2023 10:00:00 AM

What happens in your firm if there’s a hit during a conflicts check? Hopefully, the conflict concern is immediately brought to the attention of the...

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Open hands displaying a small yellow flower, podcast title overlay In Brief Episode 73: The Ethical Obligation of Succession Planning

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ALPS In Brief - Episode 73: The Ethical Obligation of Succession Planning

Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Sep 20, 2023 10:58:09 AM

ALPS In Brief Podcast Law Practice Management

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Why the Use of an Engagement Letter Should Never Be Considered Optional

Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Sep 20, 2023 8:00:00 AM

Engagement letters seem to be one of those documents most lawyers intellectually appreciate the value of but often underutilize. This letter simply...

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How to Avoid Common Co-Counsel Relationship Missteps

Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Sep 7, 2023 10:00:00 AM

Co-counsel relationships are sometimes formed “on the fly,” meaning no thorough discussion as to who will be responsible for what ever occurs. This...

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