James Barclay: Most laterals don’t fail for lack of technical skill. They fail because the firm fails to build trust or awareness around what the new partner, and colleagues won’t introduce them to clients.

Ernie Svenson: Most lawyers rely too heavily on Zoom calls. Screen shares. Meetings about issues that could be handled in minutes without scheduling friction. That’s where Loom comes in.

Being "the responsible one" is often a source of pride for lawyers, says Jamie Spannhake. But constant responsibility can cause chronic stress. Thankfully, there are ways to deal with the health effects beyond "do yoga better."

What's adultery got to do with it? With apologies to Tina Turner, Get to the Point makes the case for reading more books.

The best attorney’s valentine gift is all analog. How do I say I love thee? Let me enumerate the potentialities. I could send you flowers, like it’s 1873. I could take you to dinner, because watching me chew steak is your favorite show. Or, I could get something beautiful, something you will use, that will […]

Jennifer Ramsey and Megan Senese: The best business development tip to kick off the new year? Make relationships your priority. Focus on the people who already matter, and nurture those relationships. Here’s how.

Law firms are stepping up efforts to improve lateral performance and retention. Steve Nelson points to a few key strategies that are making a difference.

Tech Tips: Ben Schorr explains best practices lawyers can use in 2026 to defend against email scams, malware, credential-stuffing attacks and other cybersecurity threats.

Be That Lawyer with Steve Fretzin: Learn essential law firm growth strategies from John Morgan. Discover why self-awareness, firing fast, and generosity are the keys to scaling a massive practice.

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