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Tips to Reduce the Stress of Practicing Law

Jamie Spannhake | 5 tips to help you manage the stress of practicing law so you can enjoy work — and life — more.

Jamie Spannhake - November 17, 2023
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The Law Firm Ecosystem: Recruiting Your Team

Erik Mazzone | A well-managed, focused team is your law firm's greatest competitive advantage. Advice on recruiting associate lawyers.

Erik Mazzone - November 15, 2023
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The Countdown Begins: Farewell to Full-Time Law Practice

Susan Cohodes | Who am I if not a lawyer? The question has followed me throughout my career.

Susan Cohodes - November 14, 2023
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Handwritten Notes Help Build Real Relationships

I got a handwritten note in the mail the other day from a colleague. We live in the same neighborhood in Chicago, text about 30 times a week, and see each other at least once a month. However, we play Words With Friends with ferocity and two ...

Bull Garlington - November 13, 2023
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The Law Firm Ecosystem: Attorney Compensation

Erik Mazzone | Nothing breaks up law firms more frequently, quickly, or completely than disputes over compensation.

Erik Mazzone - November 9, 2023
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How to Create a Great Loan Package for Your Law Firm

Brooke Lively | A loan package consists of the basic documents the bank wants to see to determine if you are a good credit risk.

Brooke Lively - November 9, 2023
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Can Lawyers Be Consistently Authentic?

Teddy Snyder | Regardless of whom you represent, when you act in accordance with your oath, you are being an authentic lawyer.

Theda C. Snyder - November 7, 2023
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Build Your Legal Practice With Client-Centric Selling

Client-centric selling is all about engaging in conversation, asking insightful questions and having an abundance mindset.

Jay Harrington - November 6, 2023
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Ditch the Zombie Nouns Starting This Halloween

Get to the Point! | Lawyers are notorious for adding suffix upon suffix to kill off perfectly serviceable action verbs to replace them with monsters: zombie nouns.

Theda C. Snyder - October 26, 2023
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When Things Go Wrong With Clients

Sally Schmidt | If you experience service-related problems, here are some tips for dealing with clients.

Sally J. Schmidt - October 24, 2023
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