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Checklist for lawyer business development, a key part of an attorney's plan.
How to Build a Weekly To-Do List for Business Development

Jay Harrington | By breaking your annual BD goals into actionable, bite-sized tasks, you can stay focused, build momentum, and have those small “wins” that keep you motivated.

Jay Harrington - March 6, 2026
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It’s National Grammar Day! Lawyers Are Feeling Poetic About Legal Writing

Teddy Snyder | Today’s the day to celebrate the pinnacle of communication excellence to which all lawyers aspire. It’s National Grammar Day!

Theda C. Snyder - March 4, 2026
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Shift Happens: 5 Ways to Handle Change as a Lawyer

Jamie Spannhake says change often feels like a problem to solve, or an obstacle to overcome. But the real obstacle is our belief that things will remain the same. Here are five ways to handle change gracefully and with less stress.

Jamie Spannhake - March 2, 2026
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On Their Own Terms: The Power of Entrepreneurship for Black Women in Law

Camille Stell | Entrepreneurship isn’t the only path forward, but for Black women in law, it can be one of the most powerful. Advice from four solo attorneys.

Camille Stell - February 27, 2026
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NotebookLM for Lawyers: A Small Hammer for Big Document Problems

Ernie Svenson: In my “80/20 Principle” world, you don’t need a bigger hammer — you need the right one. Google’s NotebookLM is that small hammer: a focused tool that helps you make sense of messy, multi-document matters without wandering off into ...

Ernest Svenson - February 23, 2026
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Not All Stress Is the Same: Managing Legal Practice Stress by Matter Mix

Generic wellness advice often fails lawyers because it ignores context, says Jamie Spannhake. “Reduce stress” and “improve work-life balance” assume stress is the same. It isn’t.

Jamie Spannhake - February 20, 2026
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Flat-Fee Pricing for Legal Services: Why You Should Add 20% and Not Feel Bad About It

Brooke Lively | You are a professional. Not a commodity. Flat-fee pricing lets you lean into that identity, but only if you price for the real risk you’re carrying.

Brooke Lively - February 19, 2026
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Walking In Your Client’s Shoes: How Client Empathy Makes You a Better Lawyer

Sally Schmidt | The service you provide is every bit as important as the services you provide.

Sally J. Schmidt - February 6, 2026
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Why Small Law Firms Need Flex Talent

Jay Harrington | More law firms are starting to see flex talent for what it is: not just a relief valve, but a strategic tool for growth. Here's how small and boutique firms are using it.

Jay Harrington - February 4, 2026
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10 Essential Law Firm Marketing Trends and Predictions for 2026

Fresh year, fresh start! Annette Choti's guide to the most significant law firm marketing trends 2026 has in store.

Annette Choti - February 3, 2026
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