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Take Advantage of the Summer Slowdown to Work on Your Business

Many lawyers have a natural slowdown in business during the summer. Here are ways you can take advantage of it to invest in your business.

Ruth Carter - July 9, 2019
Create Informational Tools for Your Clients

It’s one thing to say, “We understand the process.” It’s another to show it to with, for example, process maps, charts, timelines, who-to-call lists or decision trees.

Sally J. Schmidt - June 26, 2019
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Three Simple Ways Your Signature Will Make You Stand Out

Ultimately, a great signature is like a great logo. It's instantly recognizable. It communicates purpose. It defines you.

Bull Garlington - June 24, 2019
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Five Ways to Celebrate the Summer Solstice

The word “solstice” comes from the Latin words meaning “sun” and “standing still.” Let’s celebrate by being grateful for the “sunny” parts of our lives. We can also “stand still” by slowing down.

Jamie Spannhake - June 21, 2019
Commonly Interchanged in Parlance and Commonly Confused in Writing

Our legal writing skills series continues with some commonly interchanged words that have acquired common (mis)usage in our writing.

Josh Taylor - June 20, 2019
On Balance by Megan Zavieh
A Welcome Shift in How State Bars Are Addressing Mental Health

Megan Zavieh says it is encouraging that more states are removing mental health questions from bar applications — but is it enough?

Megan Zavieh - June 18, 2019
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A Simple 3-Month Strategy for Lawyers Who Are New to LinkedIn

Aim for sequential growth that eases you into LinkedIn's many tools. Get comfortable. Gain confidence.

Jay Harrington - June 13, 2019
Be a More Effective Speaker

Want your talks to be well-received? Be yourself, field as many questions as you can — and have fun.

Ruth Carter - June 12, 2019
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Lawyers Need to Look Beyond SEO for True Engagement

SEO-driven headlines risk becoming an emotionless keyword salad of search terms.

Susan Kostal - June 6, 2019
You Say You Speak English? Are You Sure?

Sometimes you need to translate English to American. Expressions lawyers may encounter.

Theda C. Snyder - June 5, 2019
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