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Prepare Yourself for a Happy Lawyer Retirement

Thinking about your retirement? If you are in your 60s or older, you should be. Even if you are in your 50s, it’s a good idea. In fact, whether it's far in the future or just around the corner, there are many reasons to start thinking about retiring long before you actually do it.

Originally published March 30, 2026
Last updated May 24, 2026
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Two lawyers discuss in-person legal practice over coffee to build rapport and vet clients.

The Prehistoric Advantage: Why Human Contact Still Rules In Court

Susan Cohodes | I'm back in court and as much as I’ve enjoyed motion practice and depositions in sweatpants and fuzzy socks, I realized how much I missed actual, in-person arguments and conversations.

March 30, 2026 0 0
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Outlook Productivity Tips for Lawyers: 3 Quick Steps to Boost Productivity

Tech Tips: Ben Schorr shares three of his favorite tips for saving time in Microsoft Outlook.

March 27, 2026 5 0
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When ChatGPT Becomes Co-Counsel: A Cautionary Tale About AI and the Unauthorized Practice of Law

Brooke Lively | It finally happened. OpenAI got sued for the unauthorized practice of law. Is it a preview of the legal profession's AI-shaped future — and what should lawyers tell their clients now?

Originally published March 26, 2026
Last updated May 29, 2026
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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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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
Outsourcing Legal Research

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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Strategic boredom for lawyers: A clean workspace with natural view.

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 using digital tools to enhance case strategy and legal analysis.

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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