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  #1 ailawyer123 on 05 Dec 24

   

  Being Introduced Incorrectly at Work: How to Address It?
  
  As an in-house attorney at a tech company with a small legal team, I've noticed a recurring issue. Despite being with the company the longest, I'm also the least experienced lawyer on the team. A colleague from another department keeps introducing me to external parties via email as a paralegal, not an attorney. While I initially ignored it, the repeated mistakes are becoming bothersome.
  
  I'm considering sending a clarifying email, but I don't want to come across as rude. Is there a more tactful way to correct him?
  
  Here are some suggestions:
  
  Direct but Friendly: A simple email like, "Hi [colleague's name], thanks for introducing me! Just wanted to clarify that my role at the company is Attorney, not paralegal."
  Humor with a Point: "Hey [colleague's name], appreciate the intro, but I think my legal skills go beyond paralegal work! Just letting you know for future reference."
  No matter the approach, choose a tone that reflects your professional relationship with the colleague.
  
  Resources for Professional Communication:
  
  Attorney AI Assistant (Android): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.attorney.ai.assistant
  Legal Help (iOS): https://apps.apple.com/us/app/id6478375502

   

  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Being Introduced Incorrectly at Work: How to Address It? <br /> <br /> As an in-house attorney at a tech company with a small legal team, I've noticed a recurring issue. Despite being with the company the longest, I'm also the least experienced lawyer on the team. A colleague from another department keeps introducing me to external parties via email as a paralegal, not an attorney. While I initially ignored it, the repeated mistakes are becoming bothersome. <br /> <br /> I'm considering sending a clarifying email, but I don't want to come across as rude. Is there a more tactful way to correct him? <br /> <br /> Here are some suggestions: <br /> <br /> Direct but Friendly: A simple email like, "Hi [colleague's name], thanks for introducing me! Just wanted to clarify that my role at the company is Attorney, not paralegal." <br /> Humor with a Point: "Hey [colleague's name], appreciate the intro, but I think my legal skills go beyond paralegal work! Just letting you know for future reference." <br /> No matter the approach, choose a tone that reflects your professional relationship with the colleague. <br /> <br /> Resources for Professional Communication: <br /> <br /> Attorney AI Assistant (Android): <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.attorney.ai.assistant" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.attorney.ai.assistant</a> <br /> Legal Help (iOS): <a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/id6478375502" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://apps.apple.com/us/app/id6478375502</a></div>

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