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Five Ways Attorneys Can Build, Nourish and Replenish This Winter

As we enter another year, we don’t need to create more pressure for ourselves. Jamie Spannhake has five ways to use this season to restore and build energy for the new year.

Originally published December 19, 2025
Last updated February 3, 2026
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Top 8 Tech Tools for Solo and Small Firm Lawyers to End the Chaos

Most lawyers don’t need more tech — they need the right tech that actually makes their lives easier instead of adding to the chaos. Here are Ernie Svenson's picks for tools that are worth your time

Originally published December 17, 2025
Last updated February 3, 2026
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4 Ways Effective Practice Group Leaders Build Strong Peer Relationships

Tea Hoffman shares four behaviors practice group leaders can use to enhance collaboration, minimize friction, and increase their influence in the firm.

Originally published December 16, 2025
Last updated February 3, 2026
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The Non-Linear Path to a Fulfilling Legal Career

Jay Harrington | The old model of a one-track legal career is fading. Technology, flexible talent, remote work, and client demand for agility are accelerating this trend.

Originally published December 15, 2025
Last updated February 3, 2026
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Breaking Barriers: Steps for Supporting Minority Women Law Firm Owners

Camille Stell | The challenges facing minority women law firm owners are real and measurable. But they are not insurmountable.

Originally published December 12, 2025
Last updated February 3, 2026
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The Power of Opting Out: What Lawyers Can Teach (and Learn) About Collective Action

Ruth Carter | Can a lawyer participate in boycotts and protests without compromising their practice? A lawyer’s guide to balancing civic duty with client obligations.

Originally published December 11, 2025
Last updated February 5, 2026
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The New Anatomy of Cyber Risk: Building a Cyber-Resilient Law Firm

New legal technology and AI delivers powerful benefits, but also raise risk. Cybersecurity pro Ram Vasudevan says the law firms best prepared for the future will be those committed to a security-aware and security-focused culture.

Originally published December 10, 2025
Last updated February 3, 2026
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Microsoft Bookings for Lawyers: Make a Date With Personal Booking Pages

Tech Tips: Ben Schorr shows how setting up personal Microsoft Booking pages can be a real time-saver for lawyers.

Originally published December 9, 2025
Last updated February 3, 2026
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Ethics Considerations When Using AI Audio Overview Tools for Lawyers

Ask the Experts at 2Civility.org: How can lawyers ethically adopt AI-powered audio document summarization while complying with professional responsibility rules? Mark C. Palmer replies.

Originally published December 8, 2025
Last updated February 3, 2026
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A Pre-Year-End Checklist for Solos and Small Firms

Use Meghan Zavieh's year-end checklist to quickly assess your firm's practice systems and ethics risks — and plan to improve them for the new year.

Originally published December 5, 2025
Last updated February 3, 2026
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