Workstyles

undated planners

Best Undated Planners

Analog Attorney | Some people organize better with ranged pages instead of dated pages. What we need is blank paper, a ruler and a vague idea.

Bull Garlington - August 20, 2023
non-traditional holidays

Who Wants Pie? Celebrating Non-Traditional Holidays at Your Law Firm

Nothing But the Ruth! | Pi Day or Talk Like a Pirate Day, perhaps more offices should celebrate non-traditional holidays.

Ruth Carter - February 18, 2023
law office space

Law Office Space: How Much Is Enough?

Question: Do law firms really need 100,000-plus square feet of office space anymore? Will coffee shops, home offices and airports be the law offices of the future, especially as the workforce gets younger? We asked the ...

The Editors - September 28, 2022
workaholic lawyer

Workaholic Lawyer: Is This Lifestyle Sustainable?

Nothing But the Ruth! | Recently I've had to admit that I'm a workaholic. I sought out another lawyer who's recovered from this to share his experience.

Ruth Carter - September 18, 2022
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Be a Small-Town Lawyer

Be a small-town Lawyer: Many rural areas have a shortage of lawyers. No one needs to remind law students and recent law school graduates about the dismal job market. Only 85 percent of the class of 2012 found a job of any kind post-graduation — ...

Roy S. Ginsburg - June 12, 2022
hybrid worker essential gear

Hybrid Worker Essential Gear

Analog Attorney | This list of hybrid worker essential gear will make the regular transition from the kitchen table to downtown as smooth as glass.

Bull Garlington - May 26, 2022
sublet office space

Should You Sublet Office Space in Your Law Firm?

Many law firms are wondering what to do with their empty offices. Here are a few pros and cons to consider about subletting.

Katie Tejada - May 26, 2022
office clutter

Overcome Clutter and Hoarding in the Office: Advice from the Expert

Nothing But the Ruth! | Cory Chalmers from A&E's "Hoarders" has tips to help even the busiest, most disorganized lawyers overcome clutter in the office.

Ruth Carter - February 9, 2021
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A Third Place Can Be the Best Place to Work

Working long hours at home means the gap between your office chair and your La-Z-Boy is as thin as a sheet of legal-size paper. So, if you’re reading your last brief and it’s just "all work and no play make Jack a dull boy" over and over, you ...

Bull Garlington - July 3, 2018

Perfect Gifts for the Analog Attorney in Your Life

Buying gifts for the analog-leaning attorney in your life might seem like an impossible task. In a digital-forward gadget universe, finding something cool that doesn't need batteries or a software update is kind of maddening. Get one of these ...

Bull Garlington - December 8, 2017
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