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Taking a Break From Lawyer Life

Ruth Carter asks, "What do you do to get away from the pressure and expectations of lawyer life?"

Ruth Carter - November 14, 2019
Littler Mendelson Goes All In on Video

Littler Mendelson has gone big into video, with a studio inside its Kansas City office, videographers on staff and numerous video channels. Susan Kostal looks at how the firm is spinning its educational video prowess into social media gold.

Susan Kostal - November 13, 2019
Classically Clueless

As with cliches, Greek and Roman myths can refer to commonly understood paradigms. Or at least they do when speakers and writers know what they are saying.

Theda C. Snyder - November 12, 2019
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Five Simple Tips for Increasing Referrals

The Friday Five | Here are five basic, low-tech methods for increasing your law practice's referral flow.

Mike Margol - November 8, 2019
Think Legal Ethics Rules Hold You Back? 5 Ways to Test Your Ideas

Megan Zavieh says there's a misperception that ethics rules are what hold lawyers back from innovation. Don't dismiss your idea without giving it the analysis it deserves.

Megan Zavieh - October 30, 2019
Get Specific With Your Ask

If you want people to help you, they need to know exactly what you want. Follow Sally Schmidt's advice on being more specific to help your contacts help you.

Sally J. Schmidt - October 29, 2019
Shift Happens: 5 Ways to Handle Change as a Lawyer

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.

Jamie Spannhake - October 25, 2019
What Prospects Really Need Is Help Making a Good Decision — These 10 Steps Will Do It

Mike O'Horo explains the process whereby you help those who’ve found you make a well-informed and reliable decision — painlessly for them and for you.

Mike O'Horo - October 24, 2019
When Are You Too Sick to Lawyer?

Lawyers are notorious for working long hours — coming to the office even when they're sick. Ruth Carter gets Dr. Terry Simpson's advice on staying healthy during cold and flu season.

Ruth Carter - October 23, 2019
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Capital Idea: Clio Raises $250 Million, But What Does It Mean?

Clio’s Series D is the biggest round in the biggest year for legal technology investment on record. And we still have a couple of months to go. Here's Jared Correia's take.

Jared Correia - October 17, 2019
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