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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.

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.

The more experience we can show, the more impressive our bios become. Right? Wrong. Katherine Hollar Barnard explains.

Early guidance on social media evidence risks can help your clients avoid costly mistakes that may affect their case. Here’s a refresher on how to counsel your clients, from attorney Laura Nicholson.

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.

As a lawyer, you’re a competent public speaker and know more time at the podium is good for business. The hard part is getting started. Here are five tips from law strategy coach Tea Hoffman to help sharpen your speaking skills and score more ...

Is there a creative bone in your lawyer body? Teddy Snyder has details on the National Grammar Day Poetry Contest. The submission window opens February 15 for 13 days.

James Barclay: Most laterals don’t fail for lack of technical skill. They fail because the firm fails to build trust or awareness around what the new partner, and colleagues won’t introduce them to clients.

Being "the responsible one" is often a source of pride for lawyers, says Jamie Spannhake. But constant responsibility can cause chronic stress. Thankfully, there are ways to deal with the health effects beyond "do yoga better."

What's adultery got to do with it? With apologies to Tina Turner, Get to the Point makes the case for reading more books.