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Shantelle Argyle, Enterprising Lawyer

Who are these “enterprising lawyers”? Look for the more engaged and happier lawyers in the crowd. Deeply invested in the power of the work they do, they have ample interests beyond the practice of law as well. And they seem to have more ...

The Editors - June 28, 2016
What Do You Have on Your Desk?

By now you've probably seen the video The Evolution of the Desk. It got us thinking (and looking askance at our own desks!). If this is the space where we spend our days, it says so much about us. But … what exactly does it say? Attorney at ...

The Editors - October 21, 2015
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Lawyers at Standing Desks: Benefits and Drawbacks

Recently, I was blown away by how awesome a fellow lawyer’s office is. It’s not very big, but it has a standing desk by a window that overlooks downtown Phoenix, opening up the rest of the space for an oversize leather couch and armchair. I ...

Ruth Carter - June 11, 2014
NetDocuments Product Manager Bradlee Duncan
NetDocuments’ Bradlee Duncan: Creativity at Work

In Attorney at Work's Spotlight Q&A, we talk with the people inspiring, driving and creating the next new things in the legal technology industry — like NetDocuments' Product Manager Bradlee Duncan. During his dozen-plus years with ...

The Editors - March 26, 2014
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Dogs in the Law Office

I love my dog, Rosie. One of the benefits of having a virtual law practice is I get to work from home a lot — and that means my six-year-old basset hound is never far away. I also take her on work-related errands to dog-friendly places.

Ruth Carter - October 9, 2013
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The Myth of Multitasking in the Legal Labyrinth

The other day I overheard my grandkids talking about me, and lawyers in general. The older one was trying to explain what it is lawyers do by repeating a comparison I'd once made between myself and Indiana Jones: “See, when you go to court, it’s ...

Otto Sorts - January 24, 2013
A Field Guide for Mobile Lawyers

You can (and do) work anywhere—seat 32F, the B train, hotel bars, little league bleachers and wherever your feet (and your luggage) may land. With just a smartphone and a change of underwear, you’re off in a trice to tend to business in parts ...

The Editors - June 29, 2012
Will iPads End Post-It Notes in Voir Dire?

To say that the iPad has created a buzz in the litigation technology world is an understatement. The sweet little panel has provided a number of novel ways to manage documents and display and mark up evidence. But even as developers create new ...

Ken Broda-Bahm - February 8, 2012
The Enterprising Lawyer: Mark Tamminga

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 practice ...

The Editors - January 25, 2012
Tech Tools for Organizing Your Ideas (and Stuff)

Did you promise yourself that this is the year you get a fresh start and organize for optimal efficiency? But already you're feeling a little behind ... and it's only six days into the year? We have that problem, too. So, for this ...

Tom Kane - January 6, 2012
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