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Is It the Winter Blues or Something More?

Depression is a serious illness and—unlike the winter blues—it stays with you, no matter the temperature and amount of sunlight outside.

Marcia Pennington Shannon - January 19, 2025
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January 18 Is National Thesaurus Day: Top Three Ways to Use Your Thesaurus

Get To the Point recommends three ways to honor Peter Mark Roget, not just on his birthday but every day you write.

Theda C. Snyder - January 17, 2025
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Are There Jobs for Older Lawyers? Why It’s Becoming Harder to Stay Employed

The legal economy is still navigating the impact of global economic shifts, tech disruption, and remote work models. The struggles of older lawyers—especially those over 50—remain an issue.

Jared Correia - January 15, 2025
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Eloquent Speakers: Make Every Word Important

Teddy Snyder | Eloquent speakers understand that in every setting, every minute should be informing, perhaps delighting, your audience.

Theda C. Snyder - January 15, 2025
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Build Lasting Wealth: How Law Firm Owners Can Combat Lifestyle Creep

There's a hidden challenge facing successful lawyers: understanding and combating lifestyle creep.

David Hunter - January 15, 2025
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Law Firms Groaning at the Need to Incorporate Generative AI into Cybersecurity

In a never-ending game of cat and mouse, cybersecurity companies are using AI to help combat the world’s increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks.

Michael Maschke, Sharon Nelson and John Simek - January 14, 2025
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Finding Work-Life Balance as a Solo: Ethics Tips

If you ever worked in a large law firm (think BigLaw), it probably looked like balance would be much easier to achieve outside that institution. What a shock, then, to find out that work-life balance as a solo attorney is no easier to find, even ...

Megan Zavieh - January 13, 2025
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17 Things I Wish I Knew as a First-Year Associate

When you are a first-year associate in a big law firm the way is fraught with booby-traps. Here are 17 tips to help you become an excellent attorney. A family friend recently graduated from law school and will be starting his career at a large ...

Jay Harrington - January 10, 2025
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Is the Law Ruining Your Relationship? Tips for Being a Better Partner

“Law is a jealous mistress.” After two of my own divorces, I got a better idea of how lawyers can have successful relationships.

Gray Robinson - January 9, 2025
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The Power of List Making

Meyling Ly | Start a "Done-List" to track your accomplishments and be prepared to show your value.

Meyling "Mey" Ly Ortiz - January 8, 2025
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