Communicating

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This Is How Lawyers and Clients Look Good on Video Calls

OK, obviously you know how to look good on video calls, but what about your clients? Lexicon's Scott Brennan has a few good reminders for you both.

Scott Brennan - October 6, 2020
Lawyers Can Learn This From Screenwriters

Get to the Point! | You should be able to articulate a persuasive logline for whatever matter you are working on.

Theda C. Snyder - September 15, 2020
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Whiteboards Make Your Online Meetings Better

Analog Attorney | Sharing your device’s built-in whiteboard on Zoom is a royal pain. Which brings us to this important list of assorted analog whiteboards for your home office.

Bull Garlington - September 4, 2020
Words in Danger

Get to the Point! The rate of words taking on entirely different meanings is accelerating. Recently, we have seen one word in particular roar into misuse.

Theda C. Snyder - August 11, 2020
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Traumatized Clients: How to Recognize and Respond to Client Trauma

Family lawyers often are “first responders” to victims of family conflict. Here's attorney Laura Dale's advice on common signs of client trauma and ways to respond.

Laura Dale - August 10, 2020
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Brief Writing: Tell Compelling and Simple Stories to Improve Your Facts Section

In the return of his Legal Writing Reminders column, Josh Taylor explores how to improve your brief's facts section to tell a terrific story.

Josh Taylor - August 5, 2020
The Prosody Pitfall

Get to the Point! You’ve finished the memorandum in support of your motion, and it’s beautiful, lyrical even. But wait, has prosody led you astray?

Theda C. Snyder - June 23, 2020
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Working From Home: Three Essentials for Law Firms

Running a remote law practice isn't easy. Whether you are working from home, the office or somewhere in between, here are quick tips to help you collaborate more effectively with clients and colleagues.

Matthew Laurin - June 17, 2020
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Tips to Upgrade Client Communications During the Coronavirus Crisis

Content fatigue is a real thing in good times and in bad. Try Julie Savarino's pointers on making sure your communications are well received.

Julie Savarino - June 9, 2020
Terms for Not Working and Not Earning Money

Get to the Point! A lot of people are involuntarily out of work now, and a lot of terms are being thrown around to describe their status. Sometimes the terminology can affect access to unemployment benefits.

Theda C. Snyder - May 21, 2020
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