Life in the Law

Susan Cohodes encourages aspiring PI lawyers to be honest about whether they're cut out for the rigors of personal injury practice — before it eats you up.

Susan Cohodes | Lately, I’ve begun to worry my points of reference may have grown stale, making me question if my storytelling skills can still resonate with juries.

Susan Cohodes | Don't allow AI to replace your crucial "lawyer's voice."

Attorney Susan Cohodes shares wisdom from her long career in small firm practice and her transition to "less-than-full-time" practice.

Attorney Susan Cohodes shares wisdom from her long career in small firm practice and her transition to "less-than-full-time" practice.

Susan Cohodes | Advice for law firm law firm interns and new lawyers. Because everybody deserves respect.

Susan Cohodes | For as long as I can remember, I’ve organized my life around a calendar with two sections: football season and waiting for football season.

Book Review | "How to Hug a Porcupine" is full of practical tips for dealing with prickly people.

Susan Cohodes | I am ready to be friends with my new role as less than a full-time lawyer.

Susan Cohodes | Three months into semi-retirement, I still find it difficuilt to give less than full-time attention to my part-time legal work.