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Chronic Responsibility and Lawyer Burnout: Managing the Stress of Always Being the Responsible One

Being "the responsible one" is often a source of pride for lawyers, says Jamie Spannhake. But constant responsibility can cause chronic stress. Thankfully, there are ways to deal with the health effects beyond "do yoga better."

Jamie Spannhake - January 23, 2026
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Start Differently This Year: 3 Smart Business Development Tips for 2026

Jennifer Ramsey and Megan Senese: The best business development tip to kick off the new year? Make relationships your priority. Focus on the people who already matter, and nurture those relationships. Here’s how.

Jennifer Ramsey and Megan Senese - January 20, 2026
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Starting 2026 Safely: Cybersecurity Best Practices for Law Firms

Tech Tips: Ben Schorr explains best practices lawyers can use in 2026 to defend against email scams, malware, credential-stuffing attacks and other cybersecurity threats.

Ben Schorr - January 16, 2026
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Beyond the Hype: The Legal AI Tools Law Firms Are Really Using Today

AI project managers Jamie Ormand and Anthony Sorendo tell how forward-thinking law firms are leveraging AI today, with workflow-specific examples and lessons learned.

Jamie Ormand and Anthony Sorendo - January 12, 2026
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Cybersecurity for Lawyers Who Don’t Want to Be Headlines

Today, effective cybersecurity for lawyers and law firms depends more on disciplined execution of core principles than on flashy tools. Mike Mashke, Sharon Nelson and John Simek have four tough questions to ask about your security strategy.

Michael Maschke, Sharon Nelson and John Simek - January 8, 2026
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Three Keys to a Healthy Referral Network for Your Law Firm

Karen and David Skinner's checklist building a healthy law referral network that falls within your law practice's "power zone."

David and Karen Skinner - October 20, 2025
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Law Firm Profits: 5 Ways You May Be Sabotaging Your Firm’s Growth

Worried about falling behind on your growth and profit goals? Focus on these five things to keep your growth from stalling.

Brooke Lively - August 5, 2025
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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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