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Handwritten Notes Help Build Real Relationships
Handwritten notes and the deployment of fine stationery can be valuable tools for piercing through the white noise of constant electronic communication.
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Adapted from an article by Bull Garlington.
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A Transactional Lawyer’s Guide: 5 Workflow Strategies to Reduce Risk and Build Better Client Relationships
By rethinking workflows and implementing a few practical strategies, transactional lawyers can reduce risk, reclaim time and regain client trust.
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Adapted from an article by Kathryn Lye.
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Three Essentials for Anyone Considering Solo Practice Right Out of Law School
Here are three essential tips for starting a solo practice right out of law school, from the creator of Cooley Law’s “Solo By Design” program.
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Adapted from an article by Gary Bauer.
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5 Essential Questions Every Lawyer Should Ask Before Using AI Tools
AI can be a powerful ally in practice, but only if used responsibly. The most trustworthy legal AI tools emphasize transparency, guard confidentiality, adapt to practice-specific needs, and validate outputs before presenting them to attorneys.
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Adapted from an article by David Lazzara.
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Build Your Law Practice One Small Step at a Time
Business development isn’t something you do when things quiet down. It’s something you build into your busy life — one small, consistent effort at a time.
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Adapted from an article by Jay Harrington.
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Take It Outside: 5 Ways to Recharge in Nature This Fall
With its lower temperatures and natural beauty, Autumn is an ideal time to embrace outdoor activities. But it’s not all about leaf-peeping and cider sipping. Fall outdoor activities support mental clarity and physical well-being, and build resilience as we head into winter. Here are five ways to recharge in nature this fall.
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Adapted from an article by Jamie Spannhake.
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Are You Being Bullied at Your Law Firm?
It can be stressful, sometimes even nasty, in a law firm. But is what you are experiencing actually bullying? Here’s how to identify — and confront — law firm bullying.
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Adapted from an article by Merrilyn Astin Tarlton.
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Becoming a Lawyer in the Zoom Era: The Case for Showing Up
If we are expected to learn the practice of law through a series of Teams and Zoom logins, what kind of lawyers will we become? Attorney Diego Rosette makes the case for showing up in the Zoom era.
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Adapted from an article by Diego Rosette.
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Departing Your Law Firm Partnership: First Steps
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Adapted from an article by Daniel O'Rielly and Dena Roche.
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When Conflict Is Not Constructive: Using De-escalation Skills at Work
Employ these four tactics to abate rising tensions.
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Adapted from an article by Renee Branson.
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Fall Reset: 5 Ways to Stay Energized and Productive as the Days Get Shorter
You don’t need to lose momentum as the days get shorter and the nights get cooler. Use these fall wellness and productivity tips to reset your routine for autumn.
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Adapted from an article by Jamie Spannhake.
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Bullying in the Legal Profession: 6 Actions Lawyers Can Take to Address Workplace Bullying
Bullying in the legal profession takes many forms, affects 1 in 4 lawyers, and — surprise — the biggest bullies are rarely reported and rarely face consequences. October is National Bullying Prevention Month, and the Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism urges all of us to participate in the “Stand Up to Bullying” Challenge.
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Adapted from an article by Erika Harold.
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Exhausted? Scrimping on Sleep Is Hazardous to Your Health
Still in hyperdrive at 2 a.m.?
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Adapted from an article by Lorie Eber.
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How Law Firms Can Future-Proof Their Content in the Age of AI Search
AI isn’t the end of legal content marketing, says Amanda Sexton, but it is forcing long-overdue changes to how law firms approach digital marketing. Here’s why experience-driven legal marketing is your law firm’s secret weapon.
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Adapted from an article by Amanda Sexton.
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Calming Down an Angry Client
As much as we like to believe that if we do everything well, our clients will always love us, it’s just not true. Here are 10 steps to soothe an angry client.
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Adapted from an article by Merrilyn Astin Tarlton.
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How to Keep Your Associates from Leaving: 4 Key Retention Strategies
Few small or midsize law firms can compete with inflated Biglaw salaries, but there are better ways to prevent your best talent from leaving. Here are four associate retention strategies that will make your culture “stickier.”
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Adapted from an article by Wendy Merrill.
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Three Tips to Overcome Impostor Syndrome as a Young Associate
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Adapted from an article by Jay Harrington.
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Lawyer Flat Fees or Hourly Rates? Pros and Cons of Legal Billing Options
Value-based or hourly, contingency or flat fee? Lawyers are no longer tied to the billable hour when billing legal services. What are the pros and cons of the various billing options?
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Adapted from an article by Ruth Carter.
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How to Avoid Asking for Business
A few simple ways to avoid the cold ask.
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Adapted from an article by Merrilyn Astin Tarlton.
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How to Be Productive When You’re a Depressed Lawyer
Dan Lukasik, the lawyer-educator behind LawyersWithDepression.com, discusses what it takes to get things done when you’re depressed.
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Adapted from an article by Dan Lukasik.
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Build Lasting Wealth: How Law Firm Owners Can Combat Lifestyle Creep
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Adapted from an article by David Hunter.
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Stop Wasting Time: How to Run More Efficient Law Firm Meetings
Are your meetings helping or hurting your firm? Try these five strategies for making your meetings more efficient and valuable … and see how much time you save.
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Adapted from an article by David and Karen Skinner.
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Generative AI for Lawyers: From Fear to Functionality, How Lawyers Can Ethically Integrate AI into Their Practice
When it comes to generative AI for lawyers, it’s less of a “what” problem and more of a “how” problem. From developing policy to exploring new uses, focus on the value, not the fear.
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Adapted from an article by Mark C. Palmer.
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The Managing Partner’s Dilemma (And How to Remedy It)
Successfully leading a law firm requires adopting a CEO mindset that is at odds with your lawyer brain. It can also mean sacrificing your own practice for the overall good of the firm. That’s the managing partner’s dilemma.
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Adapted from an article by Wendy Merrill.
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When It’s Time to Go: Exiting Your Law Firm With Integrity
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Adapted from an article by Jess Jordan.
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Law Firm Wellness: Why Well-being Is the Secret to a Successful Return-to-Office Strategy
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Adapted from an article by Andrew Raines.
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Arch Villain: 5 Business Lessons from ‘The Founder’
There are some tough law firm management lessons to be derived from Michael Keaton’s portrayal of Ray Kroc in ‘The Founder.’
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Adapted from an article by Jared Correia.
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How to Give Tough Feedback
When delivering negative feedback we think we must be firm — even mean. Instead, here’s how to give tough feedback that actually motivates change.
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Adapted from an article by Merrilyn Astin Tarlton.
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Want to Make Partner Someday? Start Acting Like One Now
If you’re a law firm associate who wants to make partner someday, one of the best things you can do now is start carrying yourself like someone who’s already there.
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Adapted from an article by Jay Harrington.
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The 3 Best Reasons to Use Visual Matter Management to Run Your Law Practice
Without clear insight into how work moves through your law firm, you’re running your practice in the dark. With visual matter management, everyone can see what has to be done.
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Adapted from an article by David and Karen Skinner.
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Help! ICE Is at My Law Office Asking About a Client
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Adapted from an article by Charity Anastasio.
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5 Ways to Leave Your Lawyer at Work
The personality traits that make you a good lawyer do not make for a good personal life. Here are five strategies to help you hit the off switch and “leave your lawyer at work.”
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Adapted from an article by Jamie Spannhake.
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Should You Be ‘Vibe Lawyering’ with Generative AI?
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Adapted from an article by Paul Walker.
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Innumeracy Strikes Again — and Again
“That’s 110% accurate,” said the attorney. I mentally groaned.
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Adapted from an article by Theda C. Snyder.
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Presenter’s Paradox: For the Most Effective Attorney Bio, Embrace Science
Most of us assume more is better — the more experience we can show, the more impressive our bios become. Instead, heed the “Presenter’s Paradox.”
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Adapted from an article by Katherine Hollar Barnard.
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What Comes Before the Zero Draft? Exploring the Negative Draft
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Adapted from an article by Ivy Grey.
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How To Value a Law Firm: Understanding What Your Firm is Worth
If you’ve ever asked yourself, “What is my law firm worth?” you’ve probably wondered about ways to boost its value. Here are the two most important factors that determine your asking price.
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Adapted from an article by Brooke Lively.
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Are You Dealing With Executive Functioning Disorder?
Lawyers who struggle with organization and focus may be dealing with executive functioning disorder — often a symptom of attention deficit disorder. How can law firms and leaders help their lawyers meet expectations and reach their full potential?
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Adapted from an article by Wendy Merrill.
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Succession Planning Without Panic: 5 Tips to Open the Conversation
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Adapted from an article by Camille Stell.
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Ready, Boss? Tips for Leading Your Team as a New Attorney
Even the most junior lawyers are expected to supervise colleagues and staff. How does that work out when you are still learning your job — and the ways of your new firm? Here is some much-needed advice from Meyling Ly and Fernando Llaguno on leading teams as a young lawyer.
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Adapted from an article by Meyling Ly and Fermin Llaguno.
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