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Ditch the Zombie Nouns Starting This Halloween

Get to the Point! | Lawyers are notorious for adding suffix upon suffix to kill off perfectly serviceable action verbs to replace them with monsters: zombie nouns.

October 26, 2023 0 0
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Associates’ Success Is Not About Work Ethic: Common Concerns About New Lawyers

Wendy Merrill | Suggestions for addressing the most common complaints about associates.

October 25, 2023 0 0
dealing with missteps

When Things Go Wrong With Clients

Sally Schmidt | If you experience service-related problems, here are some tips for dealing with clients.

October 24, 2023 2 0
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After Referrals, It’s Recon Time: How Small Business Clients Scout Lawyers

Katie Barnard | Your messaging is on point … but what if the medium fails the audience? Tips for effectively delivering information to all.

Originally published October 23, 2023
Last updated October 14, 2024
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negativity bias

Negativity Bias: 5 Ways to Break the Cycle of Negativity

Jamie Spannhake | Why so negative? Here are 5 strategies for reducing the unhealthy side effects of negativity bias.

Originally published October 20, 2023
Last updated November 15, 2023
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building authentic relationships

Leveraging Technology for Building Authentic Relationships

Whatever technology or platform you use, building authentic relationships requires intentionality, curiosity and vulnerability.

October 19, 2023 0 0
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Changing My CRM Database: From $400 to Free

Ruth Carter | The CRM I bought when I started my practice had become a digital dust collector. Here's how I switched to Google Contacts.

October 18, 2023 0 0
AI and the small law firm

Generative AI and the Small Law Firm: Leveling the Playing Field

Mark Haddad | How small law firms can address the opportunities and pitfalls brought by generative AI.

October 13, 2023 0 0
financial wellness

Should Your Law Firm Have a Director of Financial Wellness?

Renee Pastor | The burden of student loans, other financial obligations and lifestyle creep, can lead to significant stress among attorneys.

Originally published October 11, 2023
Last updated October 24, 2023
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why do we call it law practice

The Practical Meaning of the Term ‘Law Practice’

Teddy Snyder | Getting teased about “practicing until you get it right” can feel like an insult. So why is it called a law practice anyway?

Originally published October 10, 2023
Last updated January 5, 2024
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