Columns

Teddy Snyder | Today’s the day to celebrate the pinnacle of communication excellence to which all lawyers aspire. It’s National Grammar Day!

Jamie Spannhake says change often feels like a problem to solve, or an obstacle to overcome. But the real obstacle is our belief that things will remain the same. Here are five ways to handle change gracefully and with less stress.

The usual lawyer business development tactics and law firm marketing strategies have changed with the increase of new technologies, but there are basic things you can do to stay in the game. Here are six strategies to consider in changing times ...

Camille Stell | Entrepreneurship isn’t the only path forward, but for Black women in law, it can be one of the most powerful. Advice from four solo attorneys.

Ruth Carter | Lawyers are no longer tied to hourly rates when billing clients. What are the alternatives?

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 ...

Generic wellness advice often fails lawyers because it ignores context, says Jamie Spannhake. “Reduce stress” and “improve work-life balance” assume stress is the same. It isn’t.

Brooke Lively | You are a professional. Not a commodity. Flat-fee pricing lets you lean into that identity, but only if you price for the real risk you’re carrying.

Process Improvement Tips | Is this a useful exercise with the potential to be a totally absorbing rabbit hole? You bet!

Sally Schmidt | The service you provide is every bit as important as the services you provide.