What are the top skills a lawyer needs for a successful legal career? Choose from this buffet of essential lawyer skills to plan your ascent. Law school gave you the tools to think like a lawyer and a grounding in the basic skills required of any good lawyer. But good is not the same as […]
Originally published July 7, 2026
The warning signs you've hired badly aren’t always dramatic, but the drag on the firm’s momentum is real. Hire with alignment in mind.
Originally published July 7, 2026
Of all the digital assets in a modern firm's growth toolkit, video marketing for lawyers remains the most engaging medium available—and the single best way to project baseline professionalism and deep competence to a skeptical audience.
Originally published July 5, 2026
Jay Harrington | More law firms are starting to see flex talent for what it is: not just a relief valve, but a strategic tool for growth. Here's how small and boutique firms are using it.
Originally published July 4, 2026
Get to the Point | Short paragraphs produce more readable documents.
Originally published July 4, 2026
Need a good read? The ABA Silver Gavel Awards represent the best in legal media — including at least a dozen great books.
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Sally Schmidt | Football games are often won or lost in the fourth quarter. Here are some end-of-year marketing plays you can use to finish the year strong.
Originally published July 2, 2026
Amy Coats | In family law and immigration law, cases that stay within their original scope are the exception. But knowing this and pricing for it are two different things.
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Don't wait for your pipeline to dry up. Take these positive, actionable steps over the next 30 days to set up a sustainable law firm business development plan built for modern legal success.
Originally published July 1, 2026
Larry Port returns with the third #WTF Is Up Report to analyze the striking paradox between data center gridlocks and surging tech job postings.
Originally published July 1, 2026