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Does Doodling Make You a Better Listener? 4 Good Reasons to Unleash Your Inner Doodler

Analog Attorney: Doodling may be the very last activity you'd look to for improving your productivity, uncorking your creative genius and deepening your listening skills. But stay with me. There’s science. There’s history. There are famous ...

Bull Garlington - May 24, 2026
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How to Use Microsoft Word Section Breaks to Change Margins, Page Orientation and More in the Middle of a Document

Page breaks have their uses, but only section breaks let you change section formatting part way through your Word doc.

Danielle DavisRoe - May 22, 2026
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Microsoft Word Tips for Lawyers: Three Ways to Make Word Work Better

Tech Tips: Ben Schorr has three quick tips to help make Microsoft Word work better for you, especially on long documents.

Ben Schorr - May 22, 2026
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NotebookLM for Lawyers: A Small Hammer for Big Document Problems

Ernie Svenson: In my “80/20 Principle” world, you don’t need a bigger hammer — you need the right one. Google’s NotebookLM is that small hammer: a focused tool that helps you make sense of messy, multi-document matters without wandering off into ...

Ernest Svenson - May 21, 2026
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A Transactional Lawyer’s Guide: 5 Workflow Strategies to Reduce Risk and Build Better Client Relationships

Attorneys are under pressure to deliver deals faster, minimize errors and provide more value, all while managing the stress of an increasingly complex work life. It's a tall order but it doesn't have to be overwhelming.

Kathryn Lye - May 20, 2026
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Three Keys to a Healthy Referral Network for Your Law Firm

Karen and David Skinner's checklist building a healthy law referral network that falls within your law practice's "power zone."

David and Karen Skinner - May 20, 2026
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Book Review: How to Hug a Porcupine

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

Susan Cohodes - May 20, 2026
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Overcoming Client Inertia: The Real Reason You Aren’t Closing New Business

Even the most motivated clients find it hard to switch law firms. In fact, the biggest obstacle to new business is inertia. Sally Schmidt suggests a few ways to get your prospects off the dime.

Sally J. Schmidt - May 17, 2026
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Micro-Recovery: 5 Small, Realistic Ways to Reduce Stress During a Busy Workday

Jamie Spannhake | We are often told to reduce stress by taking big steps that seem completely disconnected from the reality of our worklife. In fact, the most sustainable forms of stress management are “micro-recoveries” — taking small moments ...

Jamie Spannhake - May 15, 2026
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Business Basics for Busy New Solos

Transitioning to a solo law practice requires shifting your mindset from lawyer to business owner. Learn how to launch successfully with tips on real estate flexibility, modern technology stacks, and compliant legal billing.

Camille Stell - May 15, 2026
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