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Top 5 Reasons Legal Employers Must Rethink Menstruation and Menopause at Work

Jamie Spannhake | Support for menstruation and menopause does not mean lowering expectations. It means recognizing that people can be excellent at their jobs with flexibility in how they perform them.

Jamie Spannhake - October 23, 2026
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Stop Emailing Your Team About Email

Ernie Svenson: Slashy connects an AI agent to your inbox and calendar, so you can ask it to do real work instead of only answering questions.

Ernest Svenson - October 20, 2026
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AI Personalizations for Lawyers: Teach Your AI How You Work

Tech Tips: Ben Schorr shows how legal professionals can personalize Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT and Claude for clearer, more consistent assistance.

Ben Schorr - October 16, 2026
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Adapting to AI: Strategic Change Management for Law Firms

Gene Commander lays out the change management principles firm leaders can use to redefine how they deliver value, develop talent and shape workplace culture in the age of AI.

Gene Commander - October 14, 2026
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Are You a Grammar Snob?

Get to the Point! Many lawyers pride themselves on their mastery of language. They don’t hesitate to correct others. Some common usages are actually OK, says Teddy Snyder, but seem to draw grammar snobs’ ire nonetheless.

Theda C. Snyder - October 13, 2026
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What If You Treated Rest and Recovery As an Investment in Your Law Firm?

Skipping rest doesn't eliminate the need for it—it compounds into operational debt. Karen Skinner explains how burnout and presenteeism are costing your firm real money, and how micro-recovery protects your bottom line.

Karen Skinner - October 12, 2026
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Ethics Dangers for Law Firms Using AI Tools for Marketing and Client Communications

Annette Choti | The risks of overeager and under-cautious integration of AI tools for marketing and client communications are real, but so are the advantages. Here's what law firms should know when boarding the AI bullet train.

Annette Choti - October 7, 2026
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NextGen Bar Exam Tech Snafu: Revenge of the Blue Book?

The NextGen Bar Exam tech snafus in Washington left hundreds of future lawyers stranded. Read why one self-described "cranky, old-school lawyer" believes the classic blue book still reigns supreme.

Susan Cohodes - October 2, 2026
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How to Work the Room at Networking Events

If you detest networking events, particularly when you don’t know anyone, attending will be a lot less painful if you are prepared. These tips from Sally Schmidt help make them both tolerable and productive.

Sally J. Schmidt - October 1, 2026
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Why Creativity Is a Leadership Skill, Not a Hobby

Karen Skinner | The mental skills a creative practice builds are the same ones that make you a better leader.

Karen Skinner - September 28, 2026
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