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Nobody Told You It Would Be This Lonely: A Roadmap for Women Managing Partners

For many women managing partners, the challenge isn't the work itself; it’s the invisible weight of carrying it alone. Being good at something and being sustained by it, are different things. Tracy Callahan and Ildiko Markus on how women leaders can close the gap.

Originally published April 14, 2026
Last updated June 17, 2026
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Lawyers Aren’t Losing Their Jobs to AI, They’re Losing Their Tasks

Much of the conversation about AI and law begins and ends with tasks, says Jay Harrington. But the tasks are not the job. Here's what AI is really changing.

Originally published April 13, 2026
Last updated May 29, 2026
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Getting Your Adjectives in Proper Order (John Bercow Would Be Happy)

Teddy Snyder | Mixing up your adjectives can raise eyebrows at best or muddle your message at worst.

Originally published April 12, 2026
Last updated May 28, 2026
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Build Your Own Copilot Legal Assistant — No Tech Skills Required

Tech Tips: Ben Schorr explains how to use Microsoft Copilot Agent Builder to create a custom AI legal assistant — no tech skills required.

Originally published April 10, 2026
Last updated June 17, 2026
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From Fragmented to All-In-One: A New Model for Law Firm Accounting

Product Spotlight | Moving from generic accounting to integrated legal trust accounting software can reduce compliance risk and eliminate data gaps. See how PracticePanther Plus handles both trust and firm financials in one continuous workflow.

Originally published April 9, 2026
Last updated April 17, 2026
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Late … Again? What Being Habitually Late Says About a Lawyer

Being late is a bad habit for some people, like picking your nose or adjusting your private parts in public. A reminder from #OttoSorts: Here’s what being habitually late says to your clients.

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How Law Firms Can Future-Proof Their Content in the Age of AI Search

AI isn’t the end of legal content, says Amanda Sexton, but it is forcing long-overdue changes in how firms approach digital marketing. Here's a quick guide.

Originally published April 9, 2026
Last updated June 14, 2026
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What Insurers Want to See: Practical Steps to Reduce Your Cyber Insurance Costs

Law firms that take measurable actions to cut risk can often lower cyber insurance premiums and get better coverage terms. Tips from Mike Mashke, Sharon Nelson and John Simek.

Originally published April 8, 2026
Last updated June 17, 2026
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Books Every Lawyer Must Read Before Opening a Law Firm

Ruth Carter wants you to read these four books before opening a law firm — and she shares two top 10 lists from lawyers around the web. Opening a law firm has changed dramatically since the 1970s when Foonberg wrote the first edition of “How to Start and Build a Law Practice.” (Its sixth edition […]

Originally published April 7, 2026
Last updated May 25, 2026
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Do’s and Don’ts for Running a Successful Pitch Meeting

Running pitch meetings with potential law firm clients is tricky. Here's Sally Schmidt's checklist for making the most of the opportunity.

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