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Get to the Point! Don't fear the em dash, says Teddy Snyder. Until the latest brouhaha about differentiating your writing from machine style, you probably used em dashes regularly — and correctly.

Analog Attorney: Handwritten notes and fine stationery are valuable tools for piercing through the white noise of constant electronic communication. Bull Garlington has quick tips for dashing off a manual memo.

As we enter another year, we don’t need to create more pressure for ourselves. Jamie Spannhake has five ways to use this season to restore and build energy for the new year.

Most lawyers don’t need more tech — they need the right tech that actually makes their lives easier instead of adding to the chaos. Here are Ernie Svenson's picks for tools that are worth your time

Jay Harrington | The old model of a one-track legal career is fading. Technology, flexible talent, remote work, and client demand for agility are accelerating this trend.

Camille Stell | The challenges facing minority women law firm owners are real and measurable. But they are not insurmountable.

Ruth Carter | Can a lawyer participate in boycotts and protests without compromising their practice? A lawyer’s guide to balancing civic duty with client obligations.

Ask the Experts at 2Civility.org: How can lawyers ethically adopt AI-powered audio document summarization while complying with professional responsibility rules? Mark C. Palmer replies.

Use Meghan Zavieh's year-end checklist to quickly assess your firm's practice systems and ethics risks — and plan to improve them for the new year.

The office holiday party is here, threatening to send your anxiety into new realms of oh-by-golly, and Bull Garlington is going to hold your hand the whole time.