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Every Lawyer Needs a ‘Red Folder’: 5 Things That Keep Your Firm Alive Without You

Tom Lenfestey | What happens to your firm if you can’t show up on Monday? Your emergency plan should include these five things to keep your practice from imploding in your absence. I call it the red folder.

March 25, 2026 0 0
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Managed Services for Law Firms: What Is an MSP and Why Is It Essential for Small Law Firms?

Ted Glutz | MSPs can provide small firms with technology strategies and solutions usually reserved for large firms with in-house IT teams.

Originally published March 24, 2026
Last updated May 4, 2026
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Reading AI Metrics for Law Firms: Master Generative Search Visibility

For law firm marketers, the challenge is not just adopting AI marketing tools but also learning to read the metrics AI platforms are generating. Here’s a primer on AI metrics for law firms.

March 24, 2026 0 0
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Why and How to Outsource Legal Research and Brief Writing

Lisa Solomon outlines five useful things to know about hiring freelance lawyers for legal research and brief writing.

Originally published March 24, 2026
Last updated May 25, 2026
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Leveraging Your Law Degree to Save Money on a Mortgage

Here’s how you can save on a mortgage designed for new associates and transitioning associates. Rent or Buy? This is often the question attorneys ask themselves over their first decade out of law school. While many attorneys have the desire to purchase a home as a long-term investment, they simply do not have the cash […]

Originally published March 22, 2026
Last updated May 20, 2026
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Why Lawyers Need Boredom, Even Though It May Terrify Us

Jamie Spannhake | Boredom isn’t wasted time. It’s a biological recovery process. Reintroducing it even in small ways can improve creativity, balance and long-term sustainability in legal work.

Originally published March 20, 2026
Last updated May 2, 2026
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Why I Switched From ChatGPT to Claude (And What Finally Pushed Me Over)

If you haven't started with a GAI tool yet, Ernie Svenson's advice is to begin with Claude. The learning curve is gentler than it looks, and you'll build better habits from the start.

Originally published March 19, 2026
Last updated May 29, 2026
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AI for Litigators: How to Use AI for More Than Drafting and Summarization

Traci Hewitt | You’ve probably used AI to summarize a deposition, condense a document set, or draft a client update. But that's not where AI delivers its greatest value to litigation teams.

Originally published March 16, 2026
Last updated June 17, 2026
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Eloquent Speakers: Make Every Word Important

Teddy Snyder | Eloquent speakers understand that in every setting, every minute should be informing, perhaps delighting, your audience.

Originally published March 15, 2026
Last updated May 18, 2026
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Mindfulness for Trial Lawyers: Tips for Staying Calm In the Courtroom

Trial attorney Miles J. Feldman uses mindfulness techniques to maintain composure in high-stakes, high-conflict situations. What began as a way to manage stress has evolved into a framework he relies on every day.

March 13, 2026 0 0
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