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Are You Dealing With Executive Functioning Disorder?

Wendy Merrill | Lawyers who struggle with organization and focus may be dealing with EFD.

Wendy Merrill - August 5, 2025
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Succession Planning Without Panic: 5 Tips to Open the Conversation

Camille Stell | Succession planning is a loaded topic—part legacy, part logistics, and often wrapped in fear. But it doesn’t have to be.

Camille Stell - August 1, 2025
Ready, Boss? Tips for Leading Your Team as a New Attorney

Most young lawyers aren’t prepared to supervise coworkers. Here's advice on leading teams and gaining their respect, from Littler partner Fermin Llaguno and Toyota Managing Counsel Mey Ly Ortiz.

Meyling Ly and Fermin Llaguno - July 31, 2025
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Law Firm Profits: 5 Ways You May Be Sabotaging Your Firm’s Growth

Today’s lawyer-entrepreneurs want to move fast—and they're frustrated, says Brooke Lively. Focus on these five things to keep your growth from stalling.

Brooke Lively - July 31, 2025
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The Misguided Appeal of the Aggressive Lawyer

Ivy Grey | An aggressive legal writing style and public displays of righteous fury won't win court cases. Check yourself before you wreck your case.

Ivy Grey - July 28, 2025
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Should You Be ‘Vibe Lawyering’ with Generative AI?

Should lawyers take a page out of the coders’ book and start embracing “vibe lawyering”?  iManage's Paul Walker has three great tips.

Paul Walker - July 25, 2025
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The 95:5 Rule for Lawyers: Why Business Development Is a Long Game

Jay Harrington | You're not pushing people down a funnel. Most of the people won’t move until they’re ready. But you can catch them as they fall.

Jay Harrington - July 14, 2025
Legal AI Compliance
The Next Legal Nightmare: Compliance Risks of Unmanaged AI and SaaS Access

Excessive permissions, orphaned accounts, and unsanctioned AI tools operating in the shadows — all of which create a minefield of regulatory and litigation exposure.

Michael Maschke, Sharon Nelson and John Simek - July 7, 2025
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This Is How to Make Friends in Three Easy Steps

There's no magic spell for how to make friends, but there is a proven formula that's one part authenticity and two parts patience.

Bull Garlington - July 2, 2025
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Client Engagement Agreements: Blunt Terms I Wish I Could Include

Nothing But the Ruth | Here's what I really want to say in my client engagement agreements.

Ruth Carter - June 27, 2025
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