Lawyer Productivity

An overhead view of a desk with a watercolor paint set, colored pencils, scissors, and a coffee cup, representing the connection between law firm leadership and creativity.
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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The Big Thing Your Small Firm Needs but Can’t Yet Name

Ernie Svenson: I I hired Sarah because I wanted two apps talking. She asked why. By the end of the call, it was clear the connection wasn’t my problem. The process feeding the connection was my problem.

Ernest Svenson - September 22, 2026
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Lawyers Don’t Need More AI Tools, They Need Better Workflow Decisions

The next phase of legal innovation, says Ivy Grey, should focus on building AI-enabled workflows attorneys will actually use, with accountability baked in. A few best practices.

Ivy Grey - September 18, 2026
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Be a Powerful Post-it Note Professional

Analog Attorney | We all know Post-its. But what about all the other sticky notes? You have to drill deep before you find options that belong in a law firm. Here are five that’ll stick with you. (This pun will never die.)

Bull Garlington - August 18, 2026
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How to Restore Your Energy and Productivity, 5 Minutes at a Time

Karen Skinner | Fifteen minutes of sketching three times a week will become part of how your brain works far faster than a single ambitious Saturday spent trying to master watercolors.

Karen Skinner - August 10, 2026
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Sell Yourself One Hour of Your Time Every Day

Jay Harrington | A goal without action is merely a dream. Use these simple tools to set a big ambitious goal, then sell yourself an hour each day to work toward achieving it.

Jay Harrington - July 8, 2026
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How to Take the Work Out of Your Legal Workflow

A recent study found that, on average, a mere quarter of an attorney’s working hours are spent on billable tasks — and the percentage is even lower for solo practitioners. Technology can address this problem. However, let’s face it: There are ...

Nehal Madhani - June 25, 2026
Lawyer working 24/7 who needs law firm practice management software
Stop White-Knuckling Your Schedule: Why Your Tech Stack Is Your Only

Burnout isn't a moral failing. Jared Correia explains how to use legal tech to build unbreakable boundaries.

Jared Correia - June 24, 2026
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Did You Know Being a Terrible Guitar Player Could Make You a Better Lawyer?

Your brain doesn’t care if you are any good at your creative hobbies. Karen Skinner explains why being terrible may actually make you a better lawyer.

Karen Skinner - June 22, 2026
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Scale: The Three-Step Formula to Grow a $1 Million+ Legal Practice

Jay Harrington | If you try to do everything yourself, you’ll limit your potential. Here are three fundamental steps to achieving scale.

Jay Harrington - June 21, 2026
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