Daily Dispatch

Embarrassed About Your Elevator Speech?

Question: I need help with my “elevator speech.” When I begin to tell people about my practice, I tend to get flustered and embarrassed. Do you have any advice that would help me feel more comfortable telling people ...

The Editors - October 29, 2014
Enterprising Lawyer
Douglas Sorocco, Enterprising Lawyer

Who are these “enterprising lawyers”? Actually, they are easy to spot. Look for the more engaged and happier lawyers in the crowd. Deeply invested in the power of the work they do for their clients, they have ample interests beyond the ...

The Editors - October 28, 2014
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Phoning It In: Why I Won’t Have a Smartphone

Since I require a public confessional, I’ll just have out with it: I have developed a slight obsession with "Mad Men," which is right in the medias res of its final season on AMC. I did not have even a remote interest in watching this show, ...

Jared Correia - October 27, 2014
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2014 InnovAction Award Winners Announced

InnovAction Awards were presented to law firm Higgs & Sons and the Legal OnRamp Fellowship at last week's 2014 Futures Conference in Boston. The College of Law Practice Management presents InnovAction Awards to recognize lawyers, law firms and ...

Merrilyn Astin Tarlton - October 23, 2014
Social Media
New Guidance for Lawyers on the Ethics of Social Media Use

Do you need advice about the ethics issues involved in social networking? Chances are your questions will be answered by the Pennsylvania Bar Association’s recent Formal Opinion 2014-300. The 18-page opinion addresses issues that are important ...

Mary Pat Benz - October 23, 2014
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Holy Crap! Is That All the Money I’m Making This Year?

The year's end is right around the corner, along with the holiday season. So, what do you really want for a holiday gift? How about getting paid for the work you did during the year? The holidays can be extra hectic for lawyers with the ...

Peggy Gruenke - October 22, 2014
Social Media
Using Social Media as a Screening Tool for New Hires

Recruiting and hiring a new employee is never easy. Last time I talked about different ways you can use social media to find better job candidates. For some, though, the most difficult part comes when you have narrowed your pool to two or three ...

Noble McIntyre - October 16, 2014
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Not My First Time at the Fashion Rodeo

I've been through a few fashion trends and I appreciate others' perspectives on style. In our profession, it’s important to look ... professional. Looking good can help bolster your self-confidence and can certainly affect how others see you. ...

Otto Sorts - October 15, 2014
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To Quote or Not to Quote: Either Way, Check Your Source

The Internet is awesome. It's also horrible. It's the greatest timesaver in human history (okay, maybe air travel, but it's up there). It's also the biggest time-suck. With so much information and so many resources available at your fingertips, ...

Jay Harrington - October 14, 2014
Friday Five
Words for Friends: 5 Ways to Grab Attention Online

If you want people to notice you online, it doesn't take a marketing genius to know it's all about the visuals — a photo, infographic or video will out-pull your wall of words every time. (A photo of you will help, too.) We're not advocating ...

Joan Feldman - October 10, 2014
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