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Is Law School Worth It?

Accounts from 10 lawyers. Some who have no regrets about getting a law degree, and others who aren’t so sure if law school was worth it.

Annie Little - October 17, 2024
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Managing eDiscovery Teams and Rampant Burnout

Keli Maire | Working in eDiscovery is a pressure cooker. With the right approach, burnout can be managed and averted.

Keli Maire - October 16, 2024
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Being a Better Public Speaker as a Lawyer

Chris Graham | Everyone is nervous talking in front of people. Whether you appear confident depends on what you do with that nervous energy.

Chris Graham - October 15, 2024
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5 Ways to Escape the Never-Ending Trap of Always Wanting More

Jamie Spannhake | The problem comes when our happiness is dependent on having more.

Jamie Spannhake - October 15, 2024
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Microsoft Word Keyboard Shortcuts: Handy Keyboard Tricks

One way to increasing your efficiency is to learn a few handy Microsoft Word Keyboard Shortcuts. So you can format as your fingers fly. One sure way to save time in Microsoft Word (in addition to letting Word fix your typos) is to keep your ...

Deborah Savadra - October 14, 2024
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Navigating the Maze of Attorney Advertising Rules

Ethics jail is not crowded with those who breach the ad rules, but there are consequences. Beware of these three myths.

William Hornsby - October 10, 2024
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Lawyer Burnout: Why Are You at the Office Until 10 p.m.?

You can’t burn the candle at both ends. It’s unsustainable. To be a better lawyer — and prevent lawyer burnout — start your day with a sprint. The early days of my legal career at a big firm involved lots of late nights at the ...

Jay Harrington - October 10, 2024
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Survival Skills for Lawyers Dealing With Chronic Stress

Last month, I kicked off our series on survival skills for lawyers, and stress by discussing emotional resilience, the ability to bounce back from the inevitable disappointments and obstacles encountered in practicing law. In this blog post, ...

Link Christin - October 9, 2024
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Law Firm Cybersecurity Awareness: Training for Employees Has Never Been More Critical

One of the most overlooked aspects of cybersecurity is training for law firm employees.

Michael Maschke, Sharon Nelson and John Simek - October 7, 2024
Can Lawyers Pay Referral Fees to Non-Lawyers?
Can Lawyers Pay Referral Fees to Non-Lawyers?

A lawyer’s marketing efforts should focus on generating a strong referral pipeline—Can Lawyers Pay Referral Fees to Non-Lawyers?

Roy S. Ginsburg - October 6, 2024
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