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George Washington’s Guide to Communication and Civility for Lawyers

Teddy Snyder | George Washington's Rules of Civility say a lot about how individuals should communicate. Here are the most relevant rules for lawyers.

Theda C. Snyder - September 29, 2026
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$8,200: Not Every Legal Victory Needs Eight Zeroes

Some clients will never have seven-figure injury cases. Some will never generate a headline. Helping them, writes PI lawyer Jeremy Worley, still matters.

Jeremy Worley - September 24, 2026
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How Marathon Training Has Improved My Skills as a Trial Attorney

Preparing to run a marathon has a great deal in common with preparing for trial, says Daniel O'Toole. Here's how putting in the miles has helped the PI attorney manage the stress of work and life.

Daniel P. O’Toole - September 23, 2026
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5 Things We Wish Every Referring Lawyer Would Tell Us Before Sending a Case

Steve Kherkher and Jesus Garcia | The hardest case to refer is the one that is bigger than your practice. But making a referral doesn't mean giving up o your client.

Steve Kherkher and Jesus Garcia - September 4, 2026
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Mental Fitness for Attorneys: Strengthening Your Internal Operating System

Like physical fitness, your mental fitness can be trained, strengthening your ability to remain clear, focused and effective when the stakes are highest.

Wayne Basist - August 7, 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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ABA Silver Gavel Awards Shine a Light on the Best in Legal Media

Need a good read? The ABA Silver Gavel Awards represent the best in legal media — including at least a dozen great books.

Joan Feldman - July 3, 2026
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Font Rules Your Brief Cannot Ignore

Nobody goes to law school to think about fonts. And yet here we are. Read Julie Liberman's guide to appellate typography compliance, and don't let the serifs trip you up.

Julie Liberman - June 25, 2026
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Bullying in the Legal Profession: 6 Actions Lawyers Can Take to Address Workplace Bullying

Bullying in the legal profession takes many forms, affects 1 in 4 lawyers, and — surprise — the biggest bullies are rarely reported and rarely face consequences. October is National Bullying Prevention Month, and the Illinois Supreme Court ...

Erika Harold - October 1, 2025
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The AI Adoption Divide Dominates the 2025 Future of Professionals Report

The clock is ticking for law firms without a clear AI adoption strategy. Highlights from the Thomson Reuters Future of Professionals Report.

Joan Feldman - June 26, 2025
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