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Professor Munneke is the author or editor of numerous books and articles in the areas of law practice management, professional responsibility, legal careers, and lawyer training, including: Materials and Cases on Law Practice Management, Law Practice Management in a Nutshell, Opportunities in Law Careers, The ABA Guide to Legal Marketing, Your New Lawyer, Careers in Law, The Legal Career Guide, Non-Legal Careers for Lawyers, How to Succeed in Law School, The Lawyer’s Handbook, and Barron’s Guide to Law Schools.
At Pace Law School, he teaches courses in Professional Responsibility, Law Practice Management and a Seminar on the Legal Profession. He is an active leader of the American Bar Association, where he currently serves as Chair of the Finance Committee of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar, as Chair of the Law Practice Management Section Task Force on the Evolving Business Model for Law Firms, as a member of the ABA Diversity Center governing board. He is also the Chair of the New York State Bar Association Committee on Law Practice Management.
From 2006-2009, Professor Munneke served on the ABA Board of Governors, after a two year term on the ABA Nominating Committee and a six-year term in the ABA House of Delegates. He has also served as Chair of the ABA Law Practice Management Section, Chair of the Section’s Publishing Board, and as a member of the ABA Standing Committee on Publishing Oversight. He was one of four subcommittee chairs of the New York State Bar Association Task Force on the Future of the Legal Profession. He has previously served as President of the National Association for Law Placement, as New York State Chair of the Fellows of the American Bar Foundation, as well as a number of other committees for the ABA and other professional associations.
Professor Munneke is a frequent speaker at seminars and conferences on topics related to his teaching and writing.
A graduate of the University of Texas School of Law, Professor Munneke is a member of the Texas and Pennsylvania bars, and the New York State Bar Association. He is a Life Fellow of the American Bar Foundation, and a Fellow of the College of Law Practice Management.
Courses Taught by Professor Munneke:
Publications by Professor Munneke:
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Barron's Guide to Law Schools, Editor, Barron's, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998, 1996, 1994, 1992, 1990 (published biennially).
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The Essential Formbook: Comprehensive Management Tools for Lawyers, Volume IV (2004). |
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Law Practice Management in a Nutshell (2d ed. 2003). |
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Nonlegal Careers: In the Private Sector, Fifth Edition, ABA Career Series, 2007, 2002, 1993, 1984 (2007 edition with Willliam D. Henslee and Ellen Wayne, 1984 edition with Frances Utley).
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Materials and Cases on Law Practice Management, Third Edition, West, 2007, 2002, 1991 (Fourth Edition in development). |
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Law Practice Management in a Nutshell. West Group, 2003. |
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The ABA Guide to Legal Marketing: A Collection of the Best Ideas, Approaches, and Success Stories. Edited by Susan Raridon and Gary A. Munneke. Chicago: Section of Law Practice Management, American Bar Association, 1995. |
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How to Succeed in Law School, Barron's, Fourth Edition, 2008, 2000, 1994, 1989.
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Barron's Guide to Law Schools. Hauppauge, N.Y.: Barron's Educational Series, 1994. |
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The Lawyer's Handbook: How to Effectively, Efficiently and Profitably Manage Your Law Firm. Edited by Austin G. Anderson, Gary A. Munneke, Katherarine B. Soper. Chicago: American Bar Association, 1992. |
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The Legal Career Guide: From Law Student to Lawyer. Fifth Edition, ABA Career Series, 2008, 1992, 1984 (2008 edition with Ellen Wayne, 1984 edition with Frances Utley). |
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Careers in Law, Third Edition, McGraw Hill, formerly VGM Professional Careers Series, Lincolnwood, IL, 2003, 1998, 1992.
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Materials and Cases on Law Practice Management. Chicago: American Bar Association, 1988. |
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Building Your Firm with Associates. Elkton, Maryland: Legal Information, 1987. |
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Careers in Natural Resources and Environmental Law. By Percy R. Luney; edited by William D. Henslee, Gary A. Munneke, and Theodore P. Orenstein. Chicago: American Bar Association, 1987. |
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1984 Annual Employment Report and Salary Survey. Washington, D.C.: National Association for Law Placement, 1987. |
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Opportunities in Law Careers, Fourth Edition, McGraw-Hill, formerly VGM Career Horizons, 2000, 1993, 1985, 1981.
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The Art of Managing Your Support Staff: The Legal Employers Guide to Recruiting, Training and Utilizing Support Staff. Edited by Howard I. Hatoff; Gary A. Munneke, contributing editor. Chicago: Section of Economics of Law Practice, American Bar Association, 1986. |
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Non-Legal Careers for Lawyers In the Private Sector. Written with Frances Utley. 2d ed. Chicago: American Bar Association, 1984. |
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From Law Student to Lawyer: A Career Planning Manual. Written with Frances Utley. Chicago: American Bar Association, Law Student Division, Section of Economics of Law Practice, Standing Committee on Professional Utilization and Career Development, 1984. |
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Your New Lawyer: The Legal Employer's Complete Guide to Recruitment, Development and Management. Edited by Gary A. Munneke. Chicago: American Bar Association, Economics of Law Practice Section, 1983. |
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Beyond the Resume. With Abbie W. Thorner, Ph.D. New Orleans: National Association for Law Placement, 1981. |
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How to Find the Courthouse. Editor and chapter author. Chicago: American Bar Association General Practice Session, 1977. |
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Legal Employer's Placement Handbook. Austin: Placement Office at the University of Texas School of Law. |
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Placement Handbook. Austin: Placement Office at the University of Texas School of Law. |
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“Why Should You Specialize? Technology,” in Flying Solo: A Survival Guide for the Solo and Small Firm Lawyer (K. William Gibson ed., 4th ed. 2005). |
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"Non-Legal Careers for Lawyers," In Northeast Association of Pre-Law Advisers Handbook. (1986). |
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“Managing a Practice: What You Need to Learn in Law School,” 30 Pace Law Review 1207 (2010).
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“Re-Defining Pro Bono: Professional Commitment to Public Service,” with Eileen Eck, 1 Charlotte Law Review21 (2009).
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“Unexpected Career Transitions,” New York State Bar Journal, Feb. 2009, at 44 (with Deb Volberg Pagnotta).
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“Law Practice Management: What Does the Future Hold?,” New York State Bar Journal, Sept. 2008, at 10. |
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“Managing and Marketing A Practice in a Globalized Marketplace for Professional Services,” New York State Bar Journal, Sept. 2008, at 39. |
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“Creating a Business Plan,” in Flying Solo: A Survival Guide for the Solo and Small Firm Lawyer (K. William Gibson ed. 4th ed., 2005) (with Carol A. Seelig). |
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“Multijurisdictional Practice of Law: Recent Developments in the National Debate,” 27 Journal of the Legal Profession 91 (2003). |
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"Law Practice Management: Using Technology to Teach Critical Skills." (forthcoming). |
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"Legal Skills for a Transforming Profession," published at 22 Pace Law Review 105 (2001). |
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"The Standard of Care in Legal Malpractice: Do the Model Rules of Professional Responsibility Define It?" with Anthony E. Davis, 22 Journal of the Legal Profession 33 (1998). |
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"How to Deal with the (Truly) Repugnant Client," New York Professional Responsibility Report (July 1998). |
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"The Success of All Lawyers Is Tied to Managerial Abilities. (ABA Section of Law Practice Management) (ABA '98: Putting Justice in the Justice System)," National Law Journal, Aug. 3, 1998, at C9. |
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"Law Firm Restructuring: The Big Picture," 19 Law Practice Management 34 (April 1993). |
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"Dances with Nonlawyers: A New Perspective on Law Firm Diversification," 61 Fordham Law Review 559 (1992). |
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"The Lawyer's Duty to Keep Client Informed: Establishing a Standard of Care in Professional Liability Actions," 9 Pace Law Review 391 (1989). |
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"Non Legal Careers for Lawyers: A New Perspective," American University Alumni Magazine (March 1988). |
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"The Lawyer's Dilemma," The Daily Record, October 19, 1987, at 12. |
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"Legal Economics' Cumulative Index, 1983-1985," Legal Economics (January 1986). |
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"How Do You Decide on a Nonlegal Career?" (with Frances Utley), 12 Barrister 18 (Summer 1985). |
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"An Analysis of the Employment Patterns of Minority Law Graduates. (Career Patterns of the Black Lawyer: A Roundtable)," 7 Black Law Journal 153 (1981). |
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"Singing Those Law Office Blues: Money is Only Part of the Problem for Young Lawyers," (with N. Kay Bridger-Riley), 8 Barrister 10 (1981). |
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"Texas Salaries for New Lawyer Increase," (with Shelia Cheaney), 43 Texas Bar Journal at 585 (June 1980). |
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"Is Your Career on Target?" Barrister at 15 (Fall 1979). |
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"1977 Attorney Population Statistics," Texas Bar Journal (January 1978). |
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"If We Don't Take Care of Young Lawyers, Who Will?" Barrister at 52 (Summer 1978). |
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"Starting Salaries for Recent Law Graduates in Texas," (with Sue Hall) Texas Bar Journal at 29 (January 1978). |
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"Putting Students Where They Belong," The Student Lawyer at 22 (April 1976). |
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"Facing Future Growth Affirmatively: An Analysis of When to Grow and How to Do It," Texas Bar Journal at 146 (April 1975). |
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Book Reviews |
Review of Kanter on Hiring: A Lawyer's Guide to Lawyer Hiring, by Arnold B. Kanter, at 70 American Bar Association Journal 104 (March 1984). |
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Review of Managing the Recruitment Process, by Christine White and Abbie Willard Thorner, at 69 American Bar Association Journal 342 (March 1983). |
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Legal News Briefs, editor in chief and publisher, monthly newsletter. |
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Professor
Gary A. Munneke
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Professor of Law
BA, University of Texas at Austin
JD, University of Texas School of Law
Contact:
gmunneke@law.pace.edu
(914) 422-4385
Office: P311
Assistant:
Jane Ryan
Office: P201-207
(914) 422-4263
Office Hours:
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