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Writing the table of authorities
Editing, Citations and the Table of Authorities: Keys to Persuasive Legal Writing

Ivy Grey | Effective legal writing combines articulate argumentation, authoritative citation, and proficient use of tools like the Table of Authorities.

Ivy Grey - September 11, 2024
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Zoom Backgrounds for Lawyers: Looking Good in a Tiny Square!

Bull Garlington | Zoom backgrounds for professionals that are free, high-resolution, and allow a little wiggle room for creativity — without going too far.

Bull Garlington - September 11, 2024
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Lawyers With Attention Deficit Disorder: A Problem or an Advantage?

Lawyers with attention deficit order may struggle with organization, sustained focus, procrastination, and deadlines due to the unique functioning of the ADD/ADHD brain. Here are a few tactics for dealing with common challenges. In my work as a ...

Shawn Healy - September 10, 2024
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Three Tips on How to Be a Great Mentee

As a long-time mentor, I have had the privilege of mentoring hundreds of mentees. An experienced mentor provides guidance and support, helping mentees grow and develop. Some of these mentor relationships lasted only for a single 30-minute ...

Meyling "Mey" Ly Ortiz - September 10, 2024
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The Misguided Appeal of the Aggressive Lawyer

Ivy Grey | Check yourself for rude, aggressive language before you wreck your case.

Ivy Grey - September 9, 2024
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Lawyer Advertising Rules: This Is How You Avoid the Minefields

“You can go your own way.” I may be dating myself with this reference to the Fleetwood Mac tune from the 1970s, but this is an invitation the states have readily embraced when adopting the rules governing lawyer advertising to prevent false or ...

William Hornsby - September 4, 2024
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Wise Lawyers Don’t Eat Junk

Stop! Put down that maple-drizzled oat-pecan scone and back away, slowly. Now think: Are those 440 empty calories worth of sugar, fat and carbs truly the best way for a lawyer to refuel in the afternoon? While you chew on that, consider what Jen ...

Jennifer Sacheck - September 1, 2024
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This Is How to Answer the Phone

Bull Garlington | Flip-phone, iPhone or desk phone, here are helpful hints for conquering phone-answering anxiety.

Bull Garlington - August 28, 2024
analyzing legal writing with AI
Does This Writing Pass the AI Test?

Teddy Snyder | Consider asking Gen AI tools to analyze some of your legal writing for clarity?

Theda C. Snyder - August 27, 2024
Mastering the Art of Client Credit Allocation Conversations

Yuliya LaRoe | Client credit allocation conversations don’t have to be contentious. Here's how to keep calm and ensure your contributions are rewarded.

Yuliya LaRoe - August 26, 2024
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